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Learn how to refinance your mortgage so you can reduce your interest rate or lower your payments.

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How Much Does It Cost to Refinance a Mortgage?

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Oct 8, 2024
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What Is a Cash-Out Refinance and How Does It Work?

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5 Types of Mortgage Refinances

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Geoff Williams profile imageBy Geoff Williams
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7 Reasons Not to Refinance Your Home

If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, here are some situations where it migh...

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What Is a “Cash-In” Refinance?

In a cash-in refinance, you replace your existing mortgage with a new one and make a lump-...

Jim Akin profile imageBy Jim Akin
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What Is a Rate-and-Term Refinance?

Need a lower interest rate and monthly payment? Want to make your loan term shorter or lon...

Tim Maxwell profile imageBy Tim Maxwell
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Should You Refinance With the Same Lender?

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Ben Luthi profile imageBy Ben Luthi
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Is an FHA Streamline Refinance a Good Idea?

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Jim Akin profile imageBy Jim Akin
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Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your Home

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Brianna McGurran profile imageBy Brianna McGurran
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How Loan Amortization Can Affect Your Decision to Refinance

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