August 21, 2025

Ready to refinance? Be prepared for the appraisal

Excited about refinancing your mortgage and hopefully lowering your monthly payments? Now that rates have come down, this could be a great time for a refi. You’ve been through this process before when you first took out your home loan. Many of the steps involved are similar, including the need to have your home appraised. But it’s natural to wonder: What do appraisers look for in a refinance? And what strategies can I follow to improve my odds of a more favorable refinance appraisal?

Learn more by reading my latest article for Rocket Mortgage, available here.