You are considering refinancing your home’s 30 year mortgage at a lower interest rate.  Your original loan amount was $85,000 and your current monthly payment is $683.93.  Assuming you wish to continue paying the same monthly amount on a new 30 year mortgage, how much cash can you pull out from refinancing the current loan balance at 6% now that you have been in the home for five years?

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You are considering refinancing your home’s 30 year mortgage at a lower interest rate.  Your original loan amount was $85,000 and your current monthly payment is $683.93.  Assuming you wish to continue paying the same monthly amount on a new 30 year mortgage, how much cash can you pull out from refinancing the current loan balance at 6% now that you have been in the home for five years?

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