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Checklist - Before you refinance a mortgage or take out a home equity loan:
Speak to a HUD-approved mortgage counselor.
Calculate how much you can afford to pay each month.
Compare loan offers from multiple lenders.
Read and understand all loan paperwork before you sign.
Make sure you receive redesigned GFE and HUD-1 forms.
Check for prepayment penalties and balloon payments.
