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.

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

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.

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