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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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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 has been pronounced since 2020 and now credit markets have a problem where rates are higher and refinancing that excess leverage is not always possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Borrowers with excellent credit are more likely to get the best interest rates and terms when refinancing an auto loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

AMC said it incurred higher costs due to a refinancing and reported a 2.1% decline in attendance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This makeshift of refinancing is a device of speculative financiers.

From My Life and Work by Ford, Henry

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