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Thinking about refinancing student loan? First, debunk myths, then consider the facts

Refinancing your federal and/or private student loans can be a great way to consolidate payments and potentially save money on interest over time. There are numerous advantages to student loan ... read more

Mortgage refinancing questions homeowners should be thinking about now

With mortgage rates falling and rate cuts ahead, homeowners hoping to refinance should think through these questions. read more

5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance

One of the most common mortgage myths is that refinancing is free. However, you’ll need to pay fees, usually ranging from 2 percent to 5 percent of the mortgage principal amount. No additional lien is ... read more

Ilyce Glink: How much should you pay to refinance?

I got an e-mail from a woman who has been reading recent columns about refinancing a mortgage. She read that I paid very little to refinance and that another woman paid $2,100 to refinance. “How can ... read more

Want to refinance your student loan to take advantage of falling rates? This US agency says some 'deceptive' lenders 'mislead student borrowers' about a major downside of ...

In light of the Federal Reserve’s recent string of interest rate cuts, Americans may increasingly be looking at refinancing their government-sponsored student loans. But there’s a major downside that ... read more

Falling mortgage rates trigger big wave of refinancing

Applications to refinance mortgages surged for a second week as more Americans capitalized on the cheapest borrowing costs in two years. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s refinancing index jumped ... read more