Refinancing isn’t always about getting a lower mortgage rate. It may help you lower your monthly payment, change your loan term, access home equity, or move into a loan that fits your plans better.
The first step is comparing your current mortgage with what’s available now.
If you already have a low mortgage rate, staying in your home and using your equity for upgrades may be a smart option.
A shorter loan term could help you pay less interest and own your home sooner.
Switching from an FHA or adjustable-rate mortgage to a conventional fixed-rate loan could help you save over time.
Refinancing may lower your monthly payment, but it can change how much you pay over time. Churchill can help you compare the numbers and understand the total cost.
Looking for answers to your questions about refinancing? We have you covered. Learn more about loan terms, loan applications, documentation needed, and much more.
Refinancing your current mortgage may be worth it if the new loan helps you reach a clear financial goal and the potential savings outweigh the costs.
Things to consider and talk to your Home Loan Specialist about:
Our Refinance Break-Even Calculator can estimate how long it may take for your monthly savings to cover the cost of refinancing. A Churchill Home Loan Specialist can also compare your current mortgage with available refinance options including conventional, FHA and VA programs to help you decide whether refinancing supports your short- and long-term goals.
The break-even point on a refinance is the amount of time it takes for your monthly savings to equal the cost of refinancing. You can estimate it by dividing your total refinance costs by your monthly savings.
For example, if refinancing costs $4,000 and lowers your monthly payment by $200, your estimated break-even point would be 20 months. If you expect to keep the new loan beyond that point, refinancing may provide a financial benefit. However, you should also consider changes to your loan term, total interest, and long-term goals.
Use our Refinance Break-Even Calculator to estimate your timeline. A Churchill Home Loan Specialist can then provide a personalized comparison of your current mortgage and available refinance options.
Yes. A cash-out refinance allows you to replace your current mortgage with a new mortgage and receive a portion of your available home equity in cash. The amount you may be able to access depends on factors such as your home’s value, current mortgage balance, credit profile, and loan program requirements.
Homeowners may use cash-out refinance funds for home improvements, debt consolidation, or other financial goals. However, it increases the amount you owe and may change your interest rate, monthly payment, loan term, and total borrowing costs.
A Churchill Home Loan Specialist can help you compare a cash-out refinance with other options, such as a home equity loan or HELOC, and determine which approach may fit your goals. Learn more in Churchill’s guide to cash-out refinancing, home equity loans and HELOCs.
Yes. Refinancing pays off your existing mortgage and replaces it with a new loan, so a new repayment schedule begins. However, that does not mean you must start over with another 30-year mortgage. Depending on the available loan programs, you may be able to select a shorter term or a term closer to the time remaining on your current loan.
Before refinancing, compare the new monthly payment, loan term, closing costs, and total interest, not just the new rate. Extending your repayment period could lower your payment but may increase the total interest paid over time.
Churchill Mortgage offers refinance calculators and educational resources to help you compare scenarios. A Churchill Home Loan Specialist can also review your current mortgage and help you find a refinance option that supports your monthly budget and long-term payoff goals.
Yes. Refinancing may lower your monthly mortgage payment by reducing your interest rate, extending your repayment term, removing eligible mortgage insurance, or changing your loan type. Your actual savings will depend on your current mortgage, available rates, home equity, closing costs, and the new loan terms.
Take the Ready to Refinance quiz to see if you could benefit from a refinance. A Churchill Home Loan Specialist can compare your current loan with available conventional, FHA and VA refinance programs to help you evaluate both the short- and long-term costs.