Student loan refinance rates have held steady over the last week. As of February 12, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are ...

A cash-out refi lets you tap your home equity in cash. See if it’s right for you.

Trading the mortgage you have for a new one can make sense to lock in a lower interest rate, shorten or lengthen a repayment term or switch from a variable to a fixed-rate loan. But there’s more to ...

Refinancing can help you get a lower monthly payment or a reduced interest rate Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Home mortgage rates have been significantly higher in recent years compared to the previous decade, leaving many homeowners wondering if and when they should refinance.

This week the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed interest rate averaged 6.35%. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the 15 basis point-drop from last week was the largest weekly drop in a year.

Extending your repayment term when you refinance might feel similar to restarting your loan, but it works differently Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a ...

Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...

Before refinancing your mortgage, look at interest rates, your financial situation, market conditions and your refinance options. Lower mortgage interest rates or better terms may incentivize you to ...