You have been living in the house you bought 7 years ago for $400,000. At that time, you took out a loan for 80% of the house at a fixed rate 15-year loan at an annual stated rate of 8.0%. You have just paid off the 84th monthly payment. Interest rates have meanwhile dropped steadily to 5.0% per year, and you think it is finally time to refinance the remaining balance over the residual loan life. But there is a catch. The fee to refinance your loan is $5,500. Should you refinance the remaining balance? How much would you save/lose if you decided to refinance?

Yes, gain $25,233.71

Yes, gain $19,733.71

No, lose $25,233.71

No, lose $19,733.71