Mortgage Refinance

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

Refinance Basics

Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.

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

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

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

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