ER Doc Advisor - Financial Planning & Taxes for Emergency Physicians

EP 201: Mortgage Interest Rates Are Dropping

We all have experienced a pretty rapid run-up in mortgage rates since 2020-2021. Of course, no one knows where the top (or bottom) will be moving forward. But at least over recent history, rates have dropped a good amount to the point where there are mortgage opportunities for many to explore.

On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the decision-making process of refinancing and get into other forms of equity lines of credit that can be appealing even for those with low interest rate primary mortgages.

Topics Discussed:   

  • The stats on how mortgage rates are dropping and what that means for you.
  • What it means to refinance your mortgage rate.
  • Why a mortgage might make sense for you and important things to note.
  • An easy formula to use when determining the viability of refinancing.
  • What it looks like to borrow from your home’s equity and the different ways to do this.
  • When to refinance and how to decide if you should refinance now.
  • What influences mortgage rates.

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refinancing, mortgage rates, mortgage, mortgagerate drop, rate drops, home buying, new home purchase, buying a home, ER doc, emergency medicine,