Is this a good loan?
First of all, I think that fixed rate is always the better optio
First of all, I think that fixed rate is always the better option because if the market rate of interest moves up for some reason, you will not be affected. However, if the interest rate goes down, you will also not be able to enjoy the low rate.
Secondly, I think that going for 4.7% for 4 years would be a better option.
One note of caution...is converting the CC debt into the home re
One note of caution...is converting the CC debt into the home refi is that now you are taking unsecured debt and turning it into secured debt....make sure you are able to handle the 15 year mortgage amount...otherwise, it would be a shame if the mortgage is burdensome and you end up defaulting and lose your home.
I would rap it all up into the first loan and take the fixed rat
I would rap it all up into the first loan and take the fixed rate. It's a good trade off. It's an unsecured loan to payoff unsecured debt. I would then try to paydown the other 10K myself. Any other options would leave you in a bad situation if you ended up defaulting. I would touch the equity in your home. It's never a good idea to turn unsecured debt into a secured debt.