Refinancing

Explore the types of refinance options available to homeowners. Learn how rate-and-term, cash-out, and other refinance types can help you save or access equity.

Discover alternatives on how to get equity out of your home without refinancing. Learn about HELOCs, home equity loans, and other flexible financing options.

Discover how a VA IRRRL can cut your rate and payment with fewer documents, no appraisal, and rolled in costs. Start your streamlined veteran refinance today.

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Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.

Want to use the equity you’ve built up in your home? Here’s an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.

Refinance appraisal higher than expected? Understand the appraisal process, associated costs, and what it means for your refinancing options and mortgage terms.

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A conventional loan refinance can help you save money on your overall mortgage costs. See how to refinance a government-funded mortgage to a conventional loan.

Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.

Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.

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Want to refinance your mortgage fast? This article shares the experiences of two borrowers who closed their loans with Better Mortgage in under 21 days.