Mortgage Refinance

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

Refinance Basics

Yes, it can ding it, sometimes dramatically. But there are ways to minimize the drop.

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.

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A fast and easy way to cut the interest payments on your VA home mortgage.

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How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?

It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.

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How much equity do you need to refinance?

There are many refinance options based on level of equity.

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Does refinancing a mortgage hurt your credit?

Yes, it can ding it, sometimes dramatically. But there are ways to minimize the drop.

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