Why renewal is the moment to shop
When your term ends, the remaining balance renews at a new rate. Many borrowers simply sign the lender's offer — but that offer is often higher than the rate the same lender would give a new client or a borrower switching in. Running the new payment at a few different rates shows you the dollar value of negotiating, and it is usually larger than people expect.
The renewal shock after years of low rates
Borrowers who locked in at very low rates and are renewing into a higher-rate environment can see their payment jump substantially. Seeing the increase ahead of time lets you plan — by budgeting for it, shopping harder, or considering a longer amortization to soften the blow.
Keep your mortgage history in one place
Your rate, your renewal dates, and your balance are facts worth keeping where you can find them. A durable record of your home and its financing is the cheapest insurance a homeowner has, and it is what Habyn property records are built to keep, free for homeowners on the Home plan.