Money Matters Blog

If you are a homeowner, refinancing is always a good topic to discuss and consider. While refinancing can reap many benefits, knowing when to pull the trigger is the key to success. Keep reading to find out the refinancing basics along with right (and wrong) times to do so.

A simple explanation of refinancing is getting a new mortgage to replace the original. There are many reasons why a homeowner would consider refinancing, some of which include:

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