Does refinancing a home loan hurt your credit score?
Your credit score can be affected by the application process. Any affect on your credit score is likely to be outweighed by the financial gain of refinancing your home loan.
When you apply for a new loan, lenders will check your credit history.
This is called a ‘hard inquiry’ and it shows up on your credit report. Too many ‘hard enquiries’ can temporarily cause your credit score to drop so to avoid this, make sure you shop around for the best deals before you apply.