Refinancing step-by-step.

The refinancing process often sounds more complicated than it really is. If you work with a qualified mortgage lender, many of the steps will be handled for you and the lender will keep the process on track.

Just like your initial home purchase, refinancing means you need to determine the right loan for you, based on your financial situation and how long you intend to remain in your home. When you work with Champion Mortgage®, you're not alone in that decision. A Champion® loan representative will work with you one-on-one to make sure your needs are well met.

Once you've been approved, you and your mortgage lender will:

  • Have your home appraised (an appraisal fee is required).
  • Set a closing date and location.
  • Review the Good Faith Estimate and other closing documentation prepared by your mortgage lender. This helps you anticipate costs that might be due at closing.
  • Arrive at the closing, where you will need to provide any outstanding information and sign your loan papers. At that point, you may also need to bring a certified or cashier's check for any closing costs that are your responsibility. This meeting generally takes less than one hour. Often, when you refinance, your closing costs are included in the total loan amount so you won't be expected to pay these fees out of pocket.
  • Once the loan papers have been signed, the "period of rescission" begins. You have three business days to decide whether to proceed with the loan. After that, the funds are released by the mortgage lender and your loan is complete. If you're receiving cash at closing, this is when your check will also be released.
Find out how mortgage refinancing from Champion could help your home work harder for you.

At Champion, our loan specialists are trained to listen to your needs and carefully assess your financial situation. Only then will we recommend a customized solution that makes sense for you. Ready to get started? Call 1-800-CHAMPION or click here for a free, no obligation consultation with one of our Loan Specialists.


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