Many homeowners consider refinancing in the third to the fifth year of their mortgage as this is when their lock-in and/or clawback period ends.
You can also review your most recent mortgage statement to review details of your current loan, such as the outstanding amount, mortgage rates, and interest paid.
At the same time, think about your financial goals and reasons for refinancing. The most suitable refinancing package for you will often depend on what you hope to achieve with this move, whether to ease your cash flow, reduce your loan period, or lower interest costs.
By increasing your mortgage loan period, it will reduce your monthly mortgage repayment. This means more disposable income to make home improvements, pay off urgent debts, and/or invest in other assets.
Refinancing your mortgage also allows you to make a lump sum payment for your mortgage. This allows you to reduce the principal amount owed on your mortgage to pay off your mortgage earlier.
Furthermore, there may be newer home loan packages on the market offering lower interest rates than the one you have. That's an opportunity to save on interest costs for your mortgage!