Question : When refinance I borrow more or less from bank if my house value increased?
I borrowed a $ 300, 000 house with 20% down payment and a 5/1 ARM loan. The current sale price of the similar house is $ 330,000. I am wondering if I refinance the house, how many I have to borrow from bank: $ 240,000 [$ 300,000 (sale’s price) - $ 60,000 (my downpay)] or more (330.000 – $ 60,000)?
Thank you very much in advance.

A confused lady.
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Best answer:

Answer by beachlover
when you refinance if you are not looking for cash out you only refinance the amount left so if you owe 240,000 you refinance 240,000 if you have paid down the principle it will be lower. If you have an arm how close are you to the adjustment. and at what rate you may be able to get a great fixed rate and avoid the interest rate raise the fact that homes are selling means to you you may have equity and if you are paying PMI it could drop away since you have over 20% equity