An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home’s location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home's location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

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Get guidance from trusted mortgage experts. Most homeowners refinance for financial reasons, such as to lock in a lower interest rate or switch from an adjustable- to a fixed-rate loan. Refinancing ...

The results of a refinance appraisal could affect the interest rate or terms of your refinanced mortgage. Before you can refinance your home mortgage to take advantage of better interest rates, you’ll ...

A home appraisal may not be top of mind when you're looking to buy, sell or refinance a home. But maybe it should be: An appraisal determines for the seller, the buyer and the lender how much a home ...

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About a year and a half ago, my wife and I tried to refinance our mortgage with Quicken Loans. The refi required an appraisal of the house, which came up short of what QL needed the value to be in ...

Like many homeowners, my husband and I often play the “what do you think our home is worth?” game. The question is moot since we’re not selling our house, but we still play. We occasionally check ...

Like many homeowners, my husband and I often play a game of what do you think our home is worth. My number is always higher. In matters financial, DC plays it as safe as a blockhouse. The question is ...