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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Should we consider refinancing them with a private lender to secure a better interest rate?

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Also, refinancing would probably help lower the non-bank financial institution’s funding costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In 2007, rumors of foreclosure against the estate began circulating, but Jackson’s team remained adamant that it was just a refinancing incident.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

If mortgage rates fall, sparking a comeback in originations and refinancing, both Fair Isaac and the credit bureaus are poised to benefit, Mizuho said.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This makeshift of refinancing is a device of speculative financiers.

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