Does the process for refinancing differ from the normal mortgage process?

Does the process for refinancing differ from the normal mortgage process?

Ron Goodlin (Mortgage Banker and Broker, The Goodlin Group) gives expert video advice on: Generally how far do interest rates need to drop to make it worthwhile for me to refinance?; What can I do if I disagree with the banks appraisal of my home?; Are too good to be true loan offers usually too good to be true? and more...

Well it's either a refinance process or a process to purchase a new home. The only change really is timing. For a refinance, we can kind of close whenever. But with a purchase there's a close of escrow date that needs to be met. And that's the biggest change.