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Mortgage Refinance Tips and Tricks

Tapping the Equity in Your Home for Cash: When a Cash-Out Refinance Might Make Sense
July 21, 2026  | 4 minutes read

Tapping the Equity in Your Home for Cash: When a Cash-Out Refinance Might Make Sense

For many homeowners, their home is more than just a place to live. It’s also one of their…

What Is a Break-Even Point? (And Why You Need to Know Yours When You're Refinancing)
July 16, 2026  | 4 minutes read

How REALTORS® Can Spot Refinance Opportunities and Stay Connected After Closing

Many REALTORS® focus on getting clients to the closing table. The best ones continue provi…

Signs It May Be Time to Refinance
July 10, 2026  | 4 minutes read

When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Here’s When It May Make Sense

Refinancing isn’t just about chasing a lower interest rate. For many homeowners, it’s an o…

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June 29, 2026  | 4 minutes read

Thinking About Refinancing? Here’s How to Prepare Before You Apply

Refinancing can be a smart financial move, but timing isn’t the only factor that matters.…

Cash Out Refinance: Pay Down Your Debts, Even in This Market
June 4, 2026  | 2 minutes read

Cash-Out Refinance to Pay Off Debt: The Basics

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger loan and gives you the d…

Understanding a Home Equity Line of Credit
May 15, 2026  | 2 minutes read

Understanding a Home Equity Line of Credit

Need cash? Thinking about a remodel? Juggling high-interest credit card balances? If you’r…

Everything You Need to Know About a Cash-Out Refinance
April 10, 2026  | 4 minutes read

Everything You Need to Know About a Cash-Out Refinance

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up equity over the past few years — and in…

Home Equity in 2026 — What You Need to Know
February 27, 2026  | 4 minutes read

Home Equity in 2026 — What You Need to Know

There are several ways to finance a big home improvement project. One is to refinance for…

Fall Insights from Las Vegas: What We Learned at MBA Annual25
November 12, 2025  | 3 minutes read

Fall Insights from Las Vegas: What We Learned at MBA Annual25

From October 19-22, industry leaders from across the country gathered in Las Vegas for the…

Home Mortgage Refinance: What Are My Options?
June 27, 2025  | 7 minutes read

Home Mortgage Refinance: What Are My Options?

What Is the Meaning of Refinance? A home mortgage refinance is when you replace your curre…

What Does It Mean to “Have Equity” in Your Home?
February 27, 2025  | 4 minutes read

What Is Home Equity and Why Is It Important?

Have you ever been told you can “take money out of your house” to do renovations or pay fo…

What Does a "Cash-Out Refinance" Mean?
September 6, 2024  | 8 minutes read

What Does a “Cash-Out Refinance” Mean?

You’ve probably heard the term “cash-out refinance” before. Maybe your neighbor used one t…

Do You Need an Appraisal When Refinancing?: A Homeowner's Guide
July 25, 2024  | 4 minutes read

A Homeowner’s Guide: Do You Need an Appraisal When Refinancing?

Refinancing your home can be a great way to save money on your monthly mortgage payment. T…

5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
March 6, 2024  | 5 minutes read

5 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Refinance Your Mortgage

While still on the lower end of the 30-year scale, interest rates have risen to about 6.8%…

Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit?
December 27, 2023  | 5 minutes read

Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit?

With the recent rise in interest rates, homeowners who were once eager to refinance might…