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Is refinancing worth the closing costs?

A lower payment is not the same as paying less. Here is what a refinance costs you across the whole loan, and how long before you break even.

By Behbud Ramazan  ·  Last reviewed August 2026

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The offer

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Usually 2–5% of the loan amount
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What each option costs you from here

Keep your loan
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Refinance
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Refi, same payment
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Break-even and monthly detail
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Break-even point

Costs recovered
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Principal and interest only. Leave at 0 to calculate it.

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Estimates based on the numbers you enter. Not financial advice and not a loan offer. Actual rates, closing costs, and terms depend on your credit, the property, and the lender. This calculator assumes closing costs are paid at closing rather than rolled into the new loan, and excludes taxes, insurance, and mortgage insurance. Compare Loan Estimates from more than one lender before deciding.

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