Equity & Value
Mortgage Refinance Checklist #3: The Documents You Need
The paperwork you need and where to get the documents for a faster and more informed refinance.
Refinancing is hugely popular in what we hope are the waning months of the coronavirus pandemic. People everywhere are interested in taking advantage of record-low interest rates and also perhaps shortening their loan term or cashing out some of their equity.
Jumping on the refi train requires documentation. With an average processing time of 59 da...
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