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Key takeaways Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one, adjusting the rate, term or both. With refinancing, you can change the loan type as well as your lender. Here’s how refinancing a mortgage works, the common options available to you and pros and cons to consider. What is refinancing?

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APRIL 4, 2024

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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How to use the mortgage calculator Under “Home price,” enter the price (if you’re buying) or the current value (if you’re refinancing). NerdWallet also has a refinancing calculator. Property taxes: The annual tax assessed by a government authority on your home and land.

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