Historically low interest rates are creating a surge in mortgage applications, and home refinancing is currently accounting for 79 percent of the application total. (Mortgage Bankers Association). Many homeowners are taking advantage of low interest rates and finding themselves with more money in their pockets. "When a borrower refinances, it's a ministimulus, because they have more money to spend," says Carolyn Kemp, spokeswoman for Mortgage Bankers Association.
Is refinancing a mortgage at extremely low rates always a good deal? Check the pros and cons of refinancing a home mortgage and consider individual financial opportunities and situations.