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Mortgage interest rates have dropped substantially over the past several months because the Fed has repeatedly lowered federal rates to stimulate the economy. While Federal rates do not directly impact mortgage interest rates, over time, mortgage rates tend to follow the same trends . upwards or downwards. When you consider whether a refinance is right for you, here are a few questions to take into account: * Will any savings from a lower interest rate be offset, or surpassed, by the charges from refinancing fees? There are a number of extra fees associates with a refinance. If your interest rate is already fairly low, you may find that the money you save on interest payments is eaten up by closing charges.