The Reasons People Tell You Not to Refinance Your Home, and Why You Shouldn’t Listen
By: Gust Lenglet

            Every time you mention the possibility there is always going to be someone there telling you that you shouldn’t refinance your home, and up to today you’ve always listened to what they had to say. Today’s the day to stop listening and make your own decisions! While all of those nay-sayers undoubtedly had the best of intentions when they shared those horror stories, there are many reasons why you should turn a deaf ear to their comments.

Why is it Considered so Unwise to Refinance Your Home?

            There are a number of reasons why it could be considered unwise to refinance your home, most of which revolve around poor decision making. There are a number of homeowners that have gotten themselves into a great deal of trouble by choosing to refinance; however, most of those individuals found themselves in a pickle because they choose poorly with regard to their refinance.

            What types of bad decisions can lead to it being inadvisable to refinance your home? First and foremost, a successful refinance relies almost entirely on finding the perfect timing. If you attempt to refinance when interest rates are again on the rise you won’t have the opportunity to gain anything. The same can be said if your home has not accumulated the proper amount of equity. Finally, deciding to refinance when you are uncertain of whether or not you are going to stay at your current residence can place you in the uncomfortable position of taking out a mortgage only to have to turn around and apply for another a short time later.

            Many people attempt to use refinance to solve their personal financial problems but end up digging their hole even deeper. When you refinance your home you stand to gain a great deal of money, particularly if your home has risen in value. This presents a good short term solution for people facing transitory expenses such as medical bills and/or home repairs, but for those who chronically face financial problems it simply serves to dig them more deeply into debt.

Why Should You Ignore Them and Refinance Your Home Anyway?

            Now that you understand their objection to refinancing you understand why you should ignore them. As long as you are willing to do your homework and make the refinancing decision that works for you, you stand to gain quite a bit from a refinance. You may be able to lock in a lower interest rate on your mortgage, lower your monthly payments, get your hands on some extra cash and make your financial situation easier all the way around. Are you going to let a small portion of the population turn you away from a decision that could be the best thing you’ve ever done because you’re afraid to take the chance? That’s entirely up to you.

Gust Lenglet is an accomplished author in the field of personal finance and home budgeting. He is the CEO of Crown Financial Concepts, Ltd. where you can get timely and valuable advice on creating a personal or household budget.