Mortgage Refinance
Interested in a mortgage refinance? Find out if a refi could lower your monthly mortgage payment.
Refinance Basics
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Ask Bankrate: Questions about using retirement funds to pay off debt, refinancing while unemployed and more
See whether it’s smart to tap retirement savings to pay down debt.
5 min read May 15, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.
4 min read May 01, 2020 -
Zero interest rates: 5 ways to prepare your finances now
The economy is expected to get rougher, but there are ways to take advantage of declining rates.
4 min read Mar 15, 2020 -
Should I refinance my mortgage while rates are low?
Here’s what to consider before your trade in your mortgage for a new one.
4 min read Aug 09, 2019 -
Refinancing for rental property deduction
Refinancing a rental to create a tax deduction may work, but losses may be limited.
2 min read May 29, 2014 -
Who pays grandkids’ taxes on dividends?
It used to be easy to transfer assets to your grandkids and shift the tax burden to them, too.
2 min read Feb 07, 2013 -
Tax considerations in eminent domain case
If an agent’s findings seem odd, take it to a supervisor. Threaten appeals if necessary.
3 min read Jul 10, 2012 -
6 tips to save on home heating
Take the chill out of winter with these money-smart tips to save energy in your home.
5 min read Jan 07, 2011 -
Refinancing home opens opportunities
All the new borrowing qualifies for tax deduction, and you can take out one loan rather than two.
3 min read Aug 12, 2010 -
With condo foreclosures, others feel the pain, too
If too many condo owners lose their units, associations and other owners are left with mounting unpaid dues.
5 min read Mar 11, 2010