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California Public Employees: Now’s the Time to Maximize Your Home Equity!

by | Mar 4, 2025 | Home Refinance, Market Update, Mortgage Rates

With interest rates continuing to drop and exclusive discounts for California’s city, county, and state employees, there has never been a better time to evaluate your financial situation and see how a Cash-Out Refinance can help you consolidate debt, lower your overall monthly payments, or fund major expenses.

What Is a Cash-Out Refinance?

A Cash-Out Refinance allows you to tap into your home’s equity—the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and your home’s current value—and convert it into cash at a lower interest rate than most credit cards or personal loans. With many homeowners sitting on more equity than they realize, this is a great way to take control of high-interest debt or invest in home improvements.

Why Consider a Cash-Out Refinance Now?

✔️ Lower your total monthly payments by consolidating high-interest debt
✔️ Exclusive discounts for California public employees to maximize savings
✔️ Pay off credit card debt that may be costing you 20%+ in interest
✔️ Predictable payments with a fixed mortgage rate
✔️ Easier application process and fast access to funds

Even If Your Mortgage Rate Is Lower, a Cash-Out Refi Can Make Sense

Many homeowners think, “My current mortgage rate is lower than today’s rates—why would I refinance?” The answer lies in your overall blended payment and interest rate across all your debt.

Let’s Break It Down:

🔹 Say you owe $30,000 in credit card debt at an average 22% interest rate, with a monthly minimum payment of $900.
🔹 Your current mortgage balance is $400,000 at a 3.5% interest rate, with a payment of $2,200/month.
🔹 If you consolidate your credit card debt into a new mortgage of $430,000 at 6.5%, your new total monthly mortgage payment may be around $2,720/month.

While your mortgage payment increases by $520/month, you eliminate $900 in credit card payments, saving you $380 per month in total cash flow. Plus, you’re no longer paying 22% interest on that credit card balance!

Every situation is different, and that’s why we’re here to help you crunch the numbers. As a California public employee, you have access to exclusive loan discounts that can make this an even better deal for you.

Take control of your finances while rates are still low. Let’s see if a Cash-Out Refinance is the right move for you!