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Cash-Out Refinancing: How It Works, When To Do It

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Christina Zelow Lundquist/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Cash-out refinancing allows you to turn equity into cash through refinancing your mortgage. While you can’t cash out all of your home’s equity, the process gives you access to a larger sum of money without needing to sell your home.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

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Some HELOCs come with a conversion option that allows you to set a fixed rate on some or all of your balance. Home equity lenders often charge a fee for variable-to-fixed-rate conversions, too. If you decide to formally apply, you can typically start the process online and upload the requested documentation to get a lending decision.

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