If your trip is not within 2 weeks, but you need your U.S. passport more quickly than the normal processing period of 4 to 6 weeks, you can request expedited service by mail or in person at a passport acceptance facility near you.
The average is 2-3 weeks for a refinance and 4 weeks for a purchase. The time it takes to close your loan can be affeted by many things and no loan is the same.
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.