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Hello all,
I have an 5 years ARM which by the end of 2009 the rate will adjust. I have an excellent credit. I would like to refinance but, do not have anything for down payment. I have about $17000 equity in the house. My loan amount is $448000. Can I get a lower rate loan?
Do you know what rate your ARM will reset to? It could well be lower than your current rate, given the trends in interest rates over the past year.
Not to say you shouldn't refi and lock in a favorable fixed rate, but the urgency that an ARM reset may usually entail might not be as pronounced, given the current interest rate levels.
@Anonymous wrote:
Thank you all experts for the replies. I am sort of leaning towards wait to see when my loan adjust maybe I can get a lower rate. I am not planning on staying in this house more that 2 or 3 years max. What is the chances of me getting another ARM with lower rate.
Since you haven't told us what your interest rate is, it's kinda sorta impossible to tell you whether your rate would be lower after refinancing.
Also, if you're only going to be in this home for a couple more years, then you might not recoup the closing costs that go along with a refinance.
What are the index, margin, and limits of your current loan?
Very sorry guys/gals,
The interest rate is 5.125 increased 1% every year (I think).