Refinance loan rate quotes are advertised in many places online, in newspapers, and on bank statements with the intention of attracting homeowners to the world of refinancing. These numbers are typically lower than the regular mortgage rate to be competitive with the lending market. Most lending institutions have a refinancing department. Quotes are estimates given to individuals based on their credit history. Refinance loan rates are directly influenced by the borrowers credit report score. It is advised that a borrower present the lender with a copy of their credit report less than 30 days old.
A credit report is considered valid if pulled within 30 days. Creditors submit updates to the credit reporting agency monthly, so a credit report can drastically change in 30 days. For Example: a woman gets a refinance loan rate quote from a lender based on the credit report score of 700 that was pulled 15 days ago. The loan begins to process, and 45 days later, the promissory note to sign has a higher interest rate quoted. This woman was told that the refinance loan rate would be under 6% based on the credit score. In actuality, right before the promissory note was made available; a new credit report was pulled by the lender. This new report showed a credit score of 650.
Quotes are lower with the higher credit scores, and higher with the lower credit scores. The woman in the above situation could have just gone on vacation, racked up all the credit cards and because of the high balance on the credit cards, received a much lower credit score. She was quoted based on the credit score of 700 (which is good). Her score of 650 puts her at a credit risk, and thus her refinance loan rate could have dramatically increased. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." This reminds Christians that prayer and dependence on God is the best way to conduct life.
Refinance loan rates are frequently subject to change, up until the time the promissory note is made available for the borrower to sign. A pre-qualifing quote is not the same as a pre-approved quote and should not be taken for granted. Rest assured that the lending institution will run a credit check the day before the promissory not is released. It is extremely important that those borrowers seeking the best deal be sure that their credit score is high, and that they refrain from using any credit until the promissory note is signed. This will ensure accuracy of the previously quoted refinance loan rates.
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