| If you are in the process of refinancing your home | | | | have in savings, stocks, mutual funds or other |
| loan, there are steps you can take to improve the | | | | investments is counted as an asset when the lender |
| interest rate that you will qualify. Qualifying for a better | | | | evaluates your application. When you save money the |
| interest rate is easier than you think. Here are three | | | | lender views you as less of a risk which could help |
| tips to help you find the best interest rate when | | | | you qualify for a lower interest rate. In addition, you |
| refinancing your home loan. | | | | may want to pay points in exchange for a lower |
| I. Clean Up Your Credit History | | | | interest rate, having the cash on hand will make this |
| Paying down your debts and making all of your | | | | easier for you. |
| payments on time will boost your credit score. Before | | | | III. Do Your Homework and Shop for Home Loans |
| you apply for a new home loan it is important to | | | | You can save yourself a lot of money by shopping |
| review your credit records for mistakes. There are | | | | from a variety of mortgage lenders for the most |
| three credit agencies that maintain your records and | | | | competitive home loan. The Internet is an excellent tool |
| these records are prone to mistakes. If you find errors | | | | for comparing loan offers from dozens of lenders. |
| on your credit reports it is important to dispute the | | | | When you compare loan offers it is important to |
| error with each credit agency and the creditor | | | | compare all aspects of the home loans, not just the |
| responsible for placing it there at least sixty days | | | | interest rates. There is an easy way to make this |
| before applying for a home loan. | | | | comparison that will save you time and money. To |
| II. Put Money in the Bank | | | | learn more about comparing home loan offers, register |
| Any money you can put in the bank will help your | | | | for a free mortgage guidebook. |
| cause when refinancing your home loan. Money you | | | | |