Mortgage Refinance
Interested in a mortgage refinance? Find out if a refi could lower your monthly mortgage payment.
Refinance Basics
Latest Articles
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Does refinancing a mortgage affect your property taxes?
No, there won’t be an immediate impact. But there are some things to watch out for.
4 min read Aug 28, 2024 -
Mortgage rates fall below 6.5%, sinking to 16-month low
How low will they go?
2 min read Aug 28, 2024 -
How to get equity out of your home — and how to choose the best way
Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to tap your ownership stake for cash.
10 min read Aug 23, 2024 -
Refinancing your ARM into a fixed-rate mortgage
It all depends on how interest rates are trending and how your financials are looking.
8 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
Cash-out refinance for energy-efficient improvements
It could be a shrewd strategy, as long as the costs suit your budget and timeline.
6 min read Aug 22, 2024 -
No rush to refinance your mortgage just yet, experts say
Mortgage rates have fallen, but the imminent Fed cut could make them even more favorable for refinancers.
3 min read Aug 23, 2024 -
Key mortgage terms to know: a guide to commonly used phrases
From A(RMs) to V(A loans), the most common words mortgage shoppers should know.
12 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
Refinancing a home equity loan: When and how to do it
How to calculate if the costs outweigh the benefits.
10 min read Aug 16, 2024 -
What is a prepayment penalty?
It’s basically a fee to stop you from settling your mortgage early.
8 min read Aug 14, 2024 -
The mortgage refinance window finally cracks open
But is the reduction in rates worth a rush to redo your loan?
3 min read Aug 09, 2024