refi
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Etymology
Origin of refi
First recorded in 1980–85; by shortening
Example Sentences
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“What’s key about 6.5% is it essentially shuts off the refi wave,” said Scott Buchta, head of fixed-income strategy at Brean Capital.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
“It’s huge optionality to refi those borrowers when rates fall,” he says.
From Barron's ● Dec. 11, 2025
Over half of respondents, 31 of 53, saw a 50 basis point hike at the October meeting, bringing the refi rate to 1.50%, with three expecting another 75 basis point move.
From Reuters ● Sep. 2, 2022
If a cash-out refi is your only option for paying for a vacation or another big-ticket item, better to put the purchase on hold.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
Meanwhile a bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation that would block lenders from foisting rotten refi deals on VA borrowers.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2018
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