Question by confused: Home refinancing equity vs mortgage?
Have an equity on the house (both husband and I are in our 60’s). Now that mortgage rates are so low would it be better to refinance at a fixed rate or keep my variable equity and just put extra money towards the principal. Would love to get out of this financial problem as quickly as possible (before retirement)
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Answer by golferwhoworks
I would get the rate fixed now if I were you
I ama a mortgage banker in TN
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If you plan to retire soon and live on a fixed income it is time to start making a budget to accommodate this new and different life style.
If you are contemplating your retirement 2 years is the right time to start, so start with the mortgage to place it in a fixed rate mortgage. It is difficult to refinance a mortgage on a fixed income.
Keep your extra money in a liquid interest bearing account for those things that you were accustomed to paying for out of your pay check.
I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.
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