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Paying off your mortgage faster via a cash-in refinance is a smart way to build equity while potentially securing a lower rate. If you have an FHA loan, though, you must wait at least 6 months before refinancing with the FHA streamline program.
The general rule of thumb is that you don't refinance unless you can save at least a full percentage point off your current mortgage rate. But the real question is how long it will take for your savings from refinancing to exceed your closing costs. Suppose you owe $250,000 on a mortgage at 4.5 percent.