But I will admit that this website does have some good information presented in an easy to read format.  I do take issue with a couple of the comments made on the site:

-The break-even worksheet on the site does not account for changes in amortization schedules between the existing and new mortgage in determining the break-even period.  This means the result will favor refinancing more often than not because an existing mortgage will typically have greater principal to be paid in the near-term compared to new mortgage. 

-The site also states, “Many financial advisers caution against cash-out refinancing to pay down unsecured debt (such as credit cards) or short-term secured debt (such as car loans).”  When done properly using idle equity in a person’s home to pay-off unsecured debt can free up significant cash-flow to use towards savings and investment goals.  I don’t know too many financial advisors who believe that is an adverse plan. 

Overall the site is pretty good but I still think its most important for an individual to clearly establish their objectives for refinancing before making an ultimate decision.  Here is a blog I posted about the subject a while back.

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