Ensure your lender is quoting correctly. Rate quotes are predicated on a loan closing in a certain number of days. Longer rate locks have higher rates, and lock extensions can eat away refinance savings. If you see one rate quote lower than another when you shop, ask that lender what their rate lock period is, and make sure they can close your loan within their rate lock period.

Ask about timing. Lenders get extremely busy during rate dips, so ask your lender to confirm that they're quoting a rate that allows them enough time to close your loan. (If they cant, you can look into finding a new lender.)

Don't forget your second mortgage. Your second mortgage holder must agree to the terms of your new first mortgage refinance before the refinance can close. This is required even if you have a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) with a zero balance. This step will add time to the process, so make sure lenders you're shopping with know this as they're quoting rates.

Get ready to provide documents again. Even if you refinance with a lender you've worked with before, federal laws require them to update your employment, income, asset, and debt documentation for a new loan.

When do refi costs break even? A typical refinance costs $2,000 to $4,000, depending on your market. Interest cost savings from the refi should repay closing costs within 24 to 36 months. A refinance calculator can help you estimate your break even time.

And don't forget that a no-cost refinance isn't actually without cost. You're just accepting a higher rate to enable your lender to credit closing costs. Make sure your lender compares long-term savings of cost vs. no-cost refi options.

Reminder for home buyers A rate lock runs with a borrower and a property, so as a home buyer, you cannot lock a mortgage rate until you are in contract to buy a home.

Rate dips like the current one tipped off by the Brexit vote benefit you as a home shopper because you are likely get to lock a lower rate when you get into contract. But until then, you're subject to daily rate market movements.

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