It seems like refinancing has become very popular in recent years due to the low interest rates currently available. Many people who bought their homes several years ago at a 9 or 10 percent interest rate have happily saved thousands of dollars by refinancing at 7% interest rates or lower. If you choose to refinance your second mortgage, you may also be able to shorten the length of your loan and pay the same monthly payment but at a lower interest rate.

A second mortgage is a secondary loan that is additionally secured by the same property as the first mortgage. Typically, a person may take out a second mortgage to help purchase another home or to get cash out of the equity accrued on the home to pay high-interest debt. Second mortgages usually have 5 to 15 year terms. If you have a second mortgage at a higher interest rate, refinancing now while the interest rates are lower may be an excellent way to save money over the course of your loan.

If you are contemplating the refinance of your second mortgage you should take out a mortgage that you can lock into a fixed rate with set terms that allow for non-variable payment for the length of your loan.

If you decide to refinance your existing second mortgage, look for a lender that will be able to work with you and explain everything you need to know about refinancing clearly, thoroughly and accurately. The goal to refinancing is to save you money over the course of your loan. A great way to accomplish this is to look for an interest rate that will enable you to make the same monthly payment for a shorter duration of time. Know what your lender’s closing costs will be and be certain that you understand the specifics and necessity of each and every closing fee and expense.