how long to you have to keep refinance documents
(The higher your basis, the lower your capital gains tax might be.) Keep all of the latest refinancing documents. If you sell your house, hang on to all records for seven years, because that's how long the Internal Revenue Service has to audit you. Find out how to get the best rate on a mortgage. For more news and articles about mortgages and personal finance, subscribe to our feed. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers or sponsors on this website. Copyright Â© 2007-2013 Consumers Union of U.S. 1  Investing Education. 2  Finance. 3  mortgage.