--- title: "KARK News: Why You Should Refinance Now" description: Ready to refinance your home? Here's some information on why now is the time. --- [![Bank Of Little Rock Mortgage](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-1.png?width=730&height=217&name=logo-1.png "Bank Of Little Rock Mortgage")](http://www.blrmortgage.com/) # The Mortgage Statement # KARK News: Why You Should Refinance Now Posted by [Scott McElmurry](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/author/scott-mcelmurry) on Fri, Dec 14, 2012 @ 01:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) On Tuesday morning this week, I had the opporunity to meet with Wendy Suares from KARK for her Money Matters segment. I went on air to discuss with Wendy the benefits of refinancing now, as opposed to after the New Year, when mortgage rates may raise. But for now, rates are still at historic lows and refinancing can potentially save you money by switching to a shorter term or a lower rate. But if you are interested in refinancing, where do you start? What does the process involve? Who should you contact? To help you research, we have a short, [free ebook titled "Ready to Refi? A Simple Guide to Refinancing Your Home.](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/how-to-refinance-your-home-loan?hsCtaTracking=a5fa13f6-a16a-40c8-baea-9215095b4406%7C1301a111-c2be-4cf8-932e-a77ba4af3d9d)" It spells out the refinance process in plain English and provides a list of our mortgage bank offices with contact information. If you are ready to start the refinancing process, we have an easy [online home loan prequalification](http://www.blrmortgage.com/get-preapproved-for-a-home-loan/) you can complete online. And as always, if you have any questions, [contact us](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/contact-us-0?&t=27032).   ### Subscribe Email ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - [choose a mortgage (10)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/choose-a-mortgage) - [Closing (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/closing) - [credit score (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/credit-score) - [Current mortgage rates (6)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/current-mortgage-rates) - [first-time home buyer (5)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/first-time-home-buyer) - [first-time home buying (6)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/first-time-home-buying) - [Get pre-qualified online (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/get-pre-qualified-online) - [Get preapproved online (2)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/get-preapproved-online) - [Get prequalified online (3)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/get-prequalified-online) - [how do I calculate my credit score (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/how-do-i-calculate-my-credit-score) - [How do I refinance (6)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/how-do-i-refinance) - [How to buy a home (7)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/how-to-buy-a-home) - [mortgage insurance (2)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/mortgage-insurance) - [Mortgage payment (5)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/mortgage-payment) - [mortgage rates (6)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/mortgage-rates) - [preapproval (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/preapproval) - [prequalification (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/prequalification) - [refinance your home (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/refinance-your-home) - [Rent vs. Buy (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/rent-vs-buy) - [what is a credit score (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/what-is-a-credit-score) - [what is exactly is a mortgage refinance (1)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/what-is-exactly-is-a-mortgage-refinance) - [what is involved in buying a home (2)](https://blog.blrmortgage.com/blog/topic/what-is-involved-in-buying-a-home) ### Follow Me © 2015 [Privacy/Legal](https://blrmortgage.hs-sites.com/blog) [Site Map](https://blrmortgage.hs-sites.com/blog)