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Credit basicsSeptember 23, 2026· 2 min read

What to Ask Before Refinancing a Mortgage

What to Ask Before Refinancing a Mortgage

Refinancing changes loan terms and can include closing costs.

Refinancing changes loan terms and can include closing costs.

What to do

Compare loan estimates, cash to close, monthly savings, and break-even time. Ask the lender which credit score it uses.

Check the outcome

Save a dated copy of the relevant report, statement, or agreement. Verify the actual account terms and subsequent updates. A tool or dispute cannot guarantee a score increase or remove accurate information merely because it is unfavorable.

Resources

Safesky: https://safeskyconsulting.com/diy/free Official consumer resource: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/

Your next step

Get the free Safesky DIY guide

Use the A-to-Z PDF to organize credit reports, errors, and next steps.

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Results vary by credit profile.