The breakeven formula
Total closing costs ÷ monthly savings = months to break even. If you'll be in the home longer than that, refinancing usually pencils. If not, it doesn't.
Florida-specific closing costs to model
Florida charges documentary stamp tax and intangible tax on mortgages — line items that don't exist in most states and often surprise borrowers who compare Florida quotes to national averages.
- Documentary stamps: $0.35 per $100 of new loan amount
- Intangible tax: $0.002 per dollar of new loan amount
- Title insurance — quoted from a Florida promulgated rate
- Standard lender and appraisal fees
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Florida Mortgage Calculators
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Estimates only. Not a commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and eligibility depend on credit, property, and program guidelines.
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