{"id":52713,"date":"2024-02-29T08:53:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:53:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-05-06T07:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T14:53:45","slug":"cash-out-refinance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/financer.com\/loans\/glossary\/cash-out-refinance\/","title":{"rendered":"Cash-Out Refinance: What it is and How it Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a Cash-Out Refinance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cash-out refinance allows you to tap into the equity in your home by refinancing<\/a> your existing mortgage for an amount greater than what you owe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re basically trading in your old mortgage<\/a> for a bigger one, and the extra money you get can be used for things like fixing up your home, paying off debts, or other important things you need money for.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Understanding Equity<\/h3>

Equity is the difference between the current market value of your home and the remaining balance on the mortgage. With a cash-out refinance, you can convert a portion of this equity into cash, which you get as a lump sum payment at closing.<\/span><\/p>\n

In essence, equity is the portion of your house that you truly own. It is the difference between the outstanding balance on your mortgage and the current market value of your property. Say your home is valued at $300,000 and your remaining mortgage balance is $200,000, your equity would be $100,000.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

In essence, a cash-out refinance replaces your existing mortgage with a new larger loan that is based on the current value of your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use the larger loan to pay off your old mortgage and keep the difference in cash. You repay the cash you took out as part of your new mortgage payment over a longer period and a lower interest rate than you can get from most other sources of credit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much money can I get from a cash-out refinance?<\/h3>

The amount of money you can receive largely depends on several factors, including the current market value of your home, the outstanding balance on your existing mortgage, and the lender’s guidelines. In general, lenders allow you to borrow up to 80% of your property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

This cash you get can be used for a variety of purposes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n