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How Can I Lower The Interest Rate On My Current Mortgage?

By Stacy Williams

There are two ways that you can effectively lower the interest rates on your home mortgage. You can try to refinance the mortgage or you can apply for a home loan modification program. There are different circumstances to use each of these programs. However, participating in either one can lower your mortgage interest rate.

What Are The Differences Between Refinancing And Loan Modification?

When you refinance your mortgage you will be required to apply for, and be approved for, a new mortgage. It is the exact same process that you went through to get your mortgage originally. Your credit will be reviewed, your income assessed and, possibly, your home appraised. You cannot be behind in your mortgage payments and you must meet all guidelines.

A loan modification program is designed to help people that are suffering from a financial set back. This includes a change or loss of income. You can apply for the program even if you are in arrears. The loan modification will drop the interest rate on your current mortgage which, in turn, will drop your monthly payment rate. There is a specific process you must go through to be approved and approval can be for a temporary time period or permanent.

Will My Interest Rate Drop If I Call And Ask The Lender?

To have your interest rate dropped you need to participate in one of the above two programs. There is no other way to change your interest rate. A mortgage is a binding contract that has set interest rates attached to that specific instrument. The contract rate cannot be changed. To lower your interest rate you must pay off that loan and create a new contract.

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