Assess Your Needs For a Mortgage Renewal
At some point over the life of your mortgage, it will have to be renewed. It is at this point that you will be given an opportunity to re-evaluate your lifestyle and factors that have changed in your life since you first applied for, and secured, your mortgage.
Life is unpredictable – many things can happen that may require additional finances. Perhaps you have to pay for your child’s college tuition, or maybe you suddenly have a large medical expense that needs to be paid. You might have a big trip planned, or an extensive renovation on your home in the works. Whatever your need, a mortgage renewal may be the perfect opportunity to make some changes in your home loan to better suit your current situation.
When you were first approved for your mortgage upon purchasing your home, you may have been locked in at a considerably higher mortgage loan rate. Over the last few years, interest rates on mortgages have experienced record lows, giving borrowers the opportunity to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the term of their mortgage by paying less into interest and more into their principal. Renewing your mortgage can give you the option of locking in these lower rates, as well as refinance your mortgage if you need to borrow more money or want to pay your mortgage off quicker.
Mortgage renewals give homeowners the chance to shop around for a new mortgage. When you receive a notice from your bank or current lender reminding you that your mortgage is coming up for renewal, take that opportunity to shop around elsewhere to see if there are any other lenders available that are willing to provide you with a mortgage that offers a lower rate and more convenient packages and conditions.
What was ideal for your situation 5 or 10 years ago may not necessarily be what`s best for you now. Get in touch with an experienced mortgage broker who can help you shop around for a mortgage at the lowest interest rate and most convenient package for you before your mortgage needs to be renewed.
If you are looking for a Lethbridge mortgage renewal, or renewal for any other city in Alberta, call award winning accredited mortgage broker Jim Black and his team at (877) 394-9422 or visit www.mortgageloansalberta.ca for more information.
