When Is It Right To Refinance? With "everyone" talking about the historically low mortgage rates you are ready to decide if it "pays" to refinance. The "rule of thumb" supplied by mortgage companies is that if you can reduce your interest rate by 1% it is usually profitable. But there is more to it than that. Like how long are you planning on staying in the house? Realistically, the first thing you need to determine is what...... Similar Editorial : Car Refinance by Ken Marlborough. | Source : First Home Buyers Loan