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Refinance Your Home: Put Your Mortgage to Work for You

Lower your monthly payment, pay off your home faster, drop mortgage insurance, or turn your equity into cash for renovations, debt payoff, or major expenses. Earnest compares refinance options from 200+ lenders and shows you the real numbers — including your break-even point.

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  • Cash-out up to 80% LTV*
  • VA IRRRL & FHA Streamline

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Overview

Is Refinancing Right for You?

Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one. Done at the right time and for the right reasons, it can save you money each month, reduce your total interest, or unlock cash for important goals. But refinancing involves closing costs, so it's important to understand your break-even point — how long it takes for the savings to cover the costs.

Rate & Term Refinance

Change your interest rate, loan term, or both. Homeowners use rate/term refinances to lower their monthly payment, switch from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate, move from a 30-year to a 15-year term, or refinance from FHA to conventional to remove mortgage insurance.

Cash-Out Refinance

Replace your mortgage with a larger loan and receive the difference in cash. Conventional and FHA cash-out loans typically allow up to 80% of your home's value; VA cash-out may allow more for eligible veterans, depending on the lender. Common uses include consolidating high-interest debt, home improvements, tuition, or building an emergency fund.

Streamline Refinances

If you already have an FHA or VA loan, an FHA Streamline or VA IRRRL may let you refinance with reduced documentation and, in many cases, no appraisal — when there's a clear benefit to you.

*Maximum loan-to-value varies by loan program, property, and lender. All loans subject to credit approval.

Key Benefits

What a Refinance Can Do for You

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Lower Your Payment

Reduce your monthly payment with a lower rate or longer term.

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Pay Off Faster

Shorten your term to save on total interest and own your home sooner.

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Remove Mortgage Insurance

Refinance FHA to conventional once you have enough equity.

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Tap Your Equity

Cash-out to fund renovations, tuition, or major purchases.

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Consolidate Debt

Replace high-interest credit card debt with a single mortgage payment.

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Lock In Stability

Move from an adjustable-rate to a fixed-rate mortgage.

At a Glance

Refinance Options Compared

General guidelines only — requirements vary by lender and individual situation.

FeatureDetails
Conventional Rate/TermUp to 97% LTV in some cases; removes PMI at 80% LTV
Conventional Cash-OutUp to 80% LTV on primary residence
FHA StreamlineExisting FHA loans; reduced documentation; net tangible benefit required
FHA Cash-OutUp to 80% LTV; 12 months of on-time payments typically required
VA IRRRLExisting VA loans; reduced documentation; often no appraisal
VA Cash-OutEligible veterans; maximum LTV varies by lender
Typical SeasoningOften 6–12 months since your last closing, depending on program

Program guidelines, limits, and fees are subject to change. All loans subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.

Honest Advice

Understanding Your Break-Even Point

If refinancing costs $4,000 and lowers your monthly payment by $200, your break-even point is 20 months ($4,000 ÷ $200). If you plan to stay in your home longer than that, refinancing may make financial sense. Earnest will run this analysis for you — and if refinancing doesn't benefit you right now, he'll tell you.

Example for illustration only. Actual costs and savings vary. Refinancing may increase total finance charges over the life of the loan, particularly when extending your term.

The Process

How Refinancing Works

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Share Your Goals

Tell us about your current loan and what you'd like to achieve.

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Compare & Analyze

Earnest compares options from 200+ lenders and calculates your break-even point.

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Close & Save

Appraisal (if required), approval, and closing — often in 30 days or less.

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"We had an FHA loan with mortgage insurance and about $18,000 in credit card debt. Earnest showed us how a cash-out refinance into a conventional loan could remove the MI and pay off the cards. Our total monthly obligations dropped by over $600. He was upfront about the costs and the break-even point."
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David & Rachel NguyenCash-out refinance in Yukon, OK

Client testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of future results, rates, or approval.

Get Your Free Refinance Analysis

Tell us about your current loan and goals. Earnest will compare options and let you know honestly whether refinancing makes sense.

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Answers

Refinance FAQs

Refinancing may make sense when you can lower your rate or payment meaningfully, remove mortgage insurance, shorten your term, switch to a fixed rate, or access equity for a worthwhile goal — and you plan to stay in the home past your break-even point.

Refinance closing costs often range from about 2% to 5% of the loan amount, depending on the loan type, lender, and title fees. In some cases costs can be rolled into the loan or offset with lender credits. You'll receive a Loan Estimate detailing all costs.

It depends on the loan type. Many conventional cash-out refinances require you to keep at least 20% equity. Rate/term refinances may require less, and FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL loans may not require an appraisal at all.

Possibly. FHA and VA refinance options have flexible credit guidelines, and Earnest's access to 200+ lenders increases the chances of finding a fit. All loans are subject to credit approval.

Many refinances close in about 21–45 days, depending on the program, appraisal timing, and how quickly documents are provided.

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