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Refinancing
"Date the rate, marry the house": The lure of refinancing when buying a home
by
Matt Levin
Aug 22, 2023
Mortgage rates are still high, but some real estate agents have been citing an old refrain: "You can always refinance." Except, others say, when you can't
After hitting record lows, mortgage rates are rising again
Jan 19, 2022
So far, that hasn't had a chilling effect on applications.
Could home equity lines of credit come back in 2022?
by
Amy Scott
Dec 6, 2021
After a pause, HELOCs could regain popularity if mortgage interest rates rise.
Unemployed and unable to refinance
Oct 15, 2021
With mortgage rates around 3%, many of those who might benefit the most from refinancing and reducing their monthly payments aren’t able to.
Homeowners are building wealth at record rates without doing a thing
by
Amy Scott
Sep 8, 2021
Rising values have given homeowners a lot more equity, which they can tap for cash. They gained $1 trillion in the second quarter.
The refinancing boom could be slowing down ... for now
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2021
Many people may have already locked in ultra-low mortgage rates over the past year.
Refinancing a mortgage just got more expensive
by
Amy Scott
Dec 4, 2020
A new "adverse market fee" kicked in this week, despite declining interest rates.
For public good, not for profit.
Millions of homeowners could still save by refinancing
by
Amy Scott
Sep 4, 2020
The hassle isn't the only thing stopping them.
Upcoming fee has some homeowners rethinking refinancing
by
Amy Scott
Aug 17, 2020
The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed "adverse market fee" drops on Sept. 1.
Low mortgage rates spur many to refinance
by
Justin Ho
Jul 17, 2020
Mortgage finance company Freddie Mac says rates on 30-year fixed mortgages fell below 3% for the first time in 50 years.