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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. The terms of your refinanced mortgage might significantly differ from your original loan, including a new rate or longer or shorter loan term.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Many people use the cash from a cash-out refinance to fund large-scale home improvements, education expenses or debt consolidation. Cash-out refinances are helpful with major expenses, because you generally can borrow much more than you could with a personal loan or by using credit cards. Potentially higher interest rate.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

If you have no income and no credit or bad credit, you’ll need a co-signer to get a private student loan. Without bills in your name, such as a credit card, car loan or utility, it’s hard to demonstrate that you can pay bills on time. Will I need a co-signer for a private student loan?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Personal loan qualification requirements Your credit score , income and debt are usually evaluated by personal loan lenders to see if you qualify. Some lenders may also consider your work history or education. Credit score and report: Your credit score is the main factor lenders use to determine your creditworthiness.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This means taking all or most of your loans and then refinancing them into a single loan held by one lender, making it easier and often cheaper to pay off. This includes your credit cards, student loans, business loans—you name it. When it comes to using a balance transfer credit card , you definitely need to be careful.

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