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refinancing

British

/ ˌriːfɪˈnænsɪŋ /

noun

a method of paying a debt by borrowing additional money thus creating a second debt in order to pay the first

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The rule of thumb for refinancing is generally that the new mortgage rate should be at least 75 basis points lower.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

If you are buying a home or refinancing one, shop around for a loan.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

In addition to refinancing debt, SpaceX could choose to borrow for new projects—something that might try investors’ patience coming just weeks after its IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

The planned refinancing was earlier reported by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

The process of "refinancing" was simply the game of sending good money after bad.

From My Life and Work by Ford, Henry

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