Refinancing a mortgage means the homeowner is getting a new mortgage to replace the original. There are a variety of reasons why homeowners choose to refinance, like to lower their interest rate, shorten their loan term, or remove their monthly mortgage insurance. No matter the reason, it’s important to ensure that it’s the right time for you to make this financial decision. So exactly when should you refinance your mortgage? Here are three elements to look for:

Within the past year, buying and renovating fixer-uppers has become fairly popular throughout the country. For many, purchasing the property is the most (and sometimes only) exciting step of the process, as renovations can get a bit pricey. Rather than overwhelming yourself with the costs of repairing the property’s plumbing system or updating the home’s framework, consider saving with an FHA 203k loan.

Since the beginning of this year, increasing mortgage rates and rising listing prices have dominated news headlines throughout the country. As a result, many potential homebuyers have gravitated towards signing another rental lease instead of jumping into the housing market and applying for a mortgage—but this may not be the best financial decision. Overall, rent rates are fluctuating as well.

This Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee met to discuss the nation’s current economic conditions. After reviewing the state of the market, the committee voted on whether or not they would continue interest rate hikes in July. The first hike of this year occurred in March, which was raised again when they voted in June—and yesterday, the fed ruled to delay the nation’s next interest rate hike.