Should I Roll in My HELOC When Refinancing My Mortgage?

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i’m refinancing my mortgage to a 20-yr fixed @4.25%. should i roll in my HELOC? i have a $30k balance at prime-3.25%. i reckon i can pay off the HELOC in 3-5 years. even if the interest rate rises a couple points, wouldn’t i pay less total interest in 5 yrs vs 20? or are there other factors i’m not considering? mortgage is about $350k.

Mortgage Debt Part 3: The True Cost of Refinancing

In this video we take a close look at refinancing mortgage debt and what it really does for us financially. After surveillance this small video you’ll know why a lower interest rate is not always a excellent thing and why saving money each month may mean spending more time in debt. This is an eye opening look at a financial transaction that few homeowners really know.

What Should I Do About My Condo Which Is Under Water Big Time Regarding the Mortgage?

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Due to foreclosures in my condominium complex, the price of my place went from around $245,000 to $118,000 in the past 2 years or so. My mortgage is around $185,000. My interest rate is 5.76%. I had refinanced it when it was valued at around $245,000. What can I do about this? What should I do about this?