There was a sharp increase in the number of consumers seek mortgage refinancing last month. Rates offered on fixed rate mortgage average was the lowest point in decades. Some consumers are taking a chance to see whether interest rates will be lowered further in the coming months, others are not at risk and to apply for refinancing now. Whether you seek mortgage refinancing in the current rates or take a gamble, be sure to only take a hard look over your finances to determine if you qualify for even a new mortgage. Lenders require borrowers much more now. Loose lending practices of the past decade have added fuel to the fire of housing bust.Lenders have enacted stricter lending practices since the collapse of the credit market. They are demanding higher down payments...