Refinancing vs. recasting a mortgage: What’s the difference?
When you refinance a mortgage, your loan is actually closed, then reopened as a new loan with new terms (length of loan and/or interest rate). Refinancing also comes with a bunch of steps, including a home appraisal and related fees. As a result, a refinance also takes time to finish (typically 30 to 45 days). A recast, in contrast, is…