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Consumers sometimes wonder if they should refinance the first mortgage or get a second mortgage instead. Refinancing a home to cash out some equity can be expensive, as there can be lender fees, title, escrow, appraisal charges, and other charges. These types of fees can quickly add up to thousands of dollars. If interest rates are lowered or there is a chance to get more favorable terms than the current mortgage (for example, exchanging an ARM for a fixed rate), refinancing costs may prove to be a smart move. When a current interest rate is market price or lower, avoiding the costs of refinancing may be best and considering a second mortgage loan may be a better idea.

Lenders can offer no-cost and low-cost fixed rate second mortgages and home equity lines of credit. A lender may pay for the title and escrow on a second mortgage loan and waive an appraisal fee if the combined loan to value (CLTV) is within certain limits. There may be a trade-off between loan costs and the interest rates. If the loan is a short term deal, go with lower costs. For loans around for 15 years, add the numbers to determine if the monthly savings with a lower rate is worth the higher upfront fees.

The choice can be between an equity line of credit or a fixed rate home equity loan. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are revolving accounts, sort of like a credit card works. There can be a draw on what is needed and reuse it again which offers some flexibility. HELOCs carry variable interest rates based on the prime rate, and they feature interest-only payments the first ten years and then become fully amortized over the next twenty years. To stay competitive with lower interest rate second mortgages, or home equity loans, lenders may allow borrowers to fix the rate on all or a portion of their home equity line balance.

Fixed rate second mortgages loans are usually amortized over thirty years, but in the last 15 years, keeping the payment lower and stable, but leaving the borrower with a balloon payment due at the end. When long term interest rates are lower than short term rates, fixed rate second mortgages carry lower rates than HELOCs. Neither loan usually comes with a pre-payment penalty, but lenders will often charge an early closure fee if second mortgage products are paid off within three years.

Second mortgage loans are offered at a higher rate than first mortgage products, their flexibility and reduced cost to the homeowner are usually attractive for getting home equity cash. Second mortgage qualifications are basically the same as a first mortgage. Lenders will take a home mortgage application and verify credit before approving your loan. Rates and terms vary, consider checking with several lenders, using online sources can be faster and easier.