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  Student Loan RefinancingHow do I refinance my graduate student loans?

  As student loans have mounted in the last decade, refinancing of those loans has become a hot topic. Most students refinance their loans through a private lender, paying off loans that may be from either a private or federal lender.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 16, 2019
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  Mortgage RefinanceHow do I refinance my home?

  The refinancing of your home is the replacement of your existing home loan with a new loan. The most common reason to refinance is to take advantage of a significant drop in interest rates that has taken place since the original mortgage was taken out.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 13, 2019
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  Student Loan RefinancingHow do I refinance my private student loans?

  The most common reason to refinance a student loan is to get better terms, especially a lower interest rate.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 12, 2019
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  Home EquityHECM vs. HELOC: which should you choose?

  Homeowners often need to borrow against their home equity, often to pay major expenses such as home repairs, medical bills or their children’s education.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  December 10, 2019
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  Mortgage RefinanceShould I refinance my mortgage?

  As markets change, interest rates move up and down. When rates are moving down, people may be inclined to refinance higher-interest loans, replacing them with new loans at a lower rate and with a new lower monthly payment.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 3, 2019
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  DebtDebt consolidation vs. bankruptcy: Which is the best option for me?

  Debt consolidation is the use of a larger loan to pay off smaller loans. Some homeowners consolidate their debt through a home equity line of credit; others get a second mortgage.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  November 15, 2019
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  Student Loan RefinancingHow do I refinance my federal student loans?

  Consider refinancing your federal student loans if doing so will get you a lower interest rate. Even if the interest rate isn’t lower, refinancing may still make sense if it allows you to consolidate multiple existing loans into a single loan.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  November 14, 2019