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Mortgage Refinance

Last updated 2026-08-01

CFPB

Updated 2026-08-01

Mortgage refinance is when you take out a new loan to pay off and replace your old loan. Common reasons to refinance are to lower the monthly interest rate, lower the mortgage payment, or to borrow additional money. When you refinance, you usually have to pay closing costs and fees. If you refinance and get a lower monthly payment, make sure you understand how much of the reduction is from a lower interest rate and how much is because your loan term is longer. Should I refinance? (https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_should_i_refinance _handout.pdf) A Consumer’s Guide to Mortgage Refinancings (https://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/refinan

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