{"id":437,"date":"2023-09-19T07:30:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T07:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justimaginefinance.com.au\/?p=437"},"modified":"2025-07-15T03:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:00:41","slug":"best-time-to-refinance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justimaginefinance.com.au\/?p=437","title":{"rendered":"Best Time to Refinance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When is the best time to refinance your home loan?<\/p>\n<p>As a home owner with a mortgage, chances are you\u2019ve heard of the term &#8216;refinancing&#8217;. Refinancing involves reviewing your current mortgage, and potentially swapping your loan to another lender who can better meet your current needs, wants and circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Refinancing can also allow you to consolidate your debts or pay down your mortgage more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Another common reason borrowers look to refinance, is so that they can access equity \u2013 the amount you&#8217;d get from selling your home after settling any associated loans, such as a mortgage on that property, and any other costs associated with the property. Depending on that amount, you may be able to access equity in the property without having to sell it, for example, to make home renovations or to buy an investment property.<\/p>\n<p>However, refinancing is not suited to everyone. There are many different factors you will need to consider when thinking about refinancing a loan. 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