Mortgage Refinance

Interested in a mortgage refinance? Find out if a refi could lower your monthly mortgage payment.

Refinance Basics

If you have bad credit, you need to find ways to compensate for the additional risk.

Not all equity-tapping methods are created equal.

A cash-out refi lets you tap your home equity in cash. See if it’s right for you.

It takes a bit of strategy. Here’s what you need to know, in seven handy tips.

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