Refinance

How to get the lowest refinance rate

Mortgage rates fluctuate daily and it can be challenging to time your refinance to the day rates are lowest. Find out what steps you can take to get the lowest refinance rate.

Should you refinance in the decade before retirement?

Previous generations celebrated their mortgage pay-off date with a "burn the mortgage" party; but these days, retirees are just as likely to still have a mortgage. Is it wise to refinance a few years before you retire?

Need a new loan? Check your lender's portfolio

If you're interested in refinancing but have some outside-the-box circumstances that don't meet the strict requirements of conventional loans, a portfolio loan could be your solution.

New mortgage rules could impact your refinance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new mortgage rules for 2014. Find out if these rules will impact your ability to refinance.