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House Hack Your Refinance: How to Use Rental Income to Cut Your Housing Costs
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House Hack Your Refinance: How to Use Rental Income to Cut Your Housing Costs

Amanda Kay
Amanda Kay
September 21, 2026
House Hack Your Refinance: How to Use Rental Income to Cut Your Housing Costs
Can I Refinance My Mortgage in Retirement? Lower Payment on a Fixed Income
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage in Retirement? Lower Payment on a Fixed Income

Kevin Walsh
Kevin Walsh
August 25, 2026
Can I Refinance My Mortgage in Retirement? Lower Payment on a Fixed Income
Should You Refinance Your Home Before Selling? Here’s How to Decide
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Should You Refinance Your Home Before Selling? Here’s How to Decide

Kevin Walsh
Kevin Walsh
August 25, 2026
Should You Refinance Your Home Before Selling? Here’s How to Decide
10 Mortgage Refinance Mistakes a Loan Officer Sees Every Day
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10 Mortgage Refinance Mistakes a Loan Officer Sees Every Day

Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass
August 18, 2026
10 Mortgage Refinance Mistakes a Loan Officer Sees Every Day
Refinancing at a Higher Rate: Does It Make Sense?
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Refinancing at a Higher Rate: Does It Make Sense?

Jade Benhardt
Jade Benhardt
August 11, 2026
Refinancing at a Higher Rate: Does It Make Sense?
Can You Pay Off Debt at Closing to Qualify for a Cash-Out Refinance?
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Can You Pay Off Debt at Closing to Qualify for a Cash-Out Refinance?

Jade Benhardt
Jade Benhardt
August 5, 2026
Can You Pay Off Debt at Closing to Qualify for a Cash-Out Refinance?
How FHA ARM Loans Work, and How to Refinance When You’re Ready
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How FHA ARM Loans Work, and How to Refinance When You’re Ready

Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass
July 31, 2026
How FHA ARM Loans Work, and How to Refinance When You’re Ready
Should You Refinance Into an FHA ARM?
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Should You Refinance Into an FHA ARM?

Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass
July 31, 2026
Should You Refinance Into an FHA ARM?
How Child Support & Alimony Affect Refinance Eligibility
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How Child Support & Alimony Affect Refinance Eligibility

Jade Benhardt
Jade Benhardt
June 25, 2026
How Child Support & Alimony Affect Refinance Eligibility
Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Refinance: How It Works
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Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Refinance: How It Works

Jade Benhardt
Jade Benhardt
June 19, 2026
Fannie Mae HomeStyle® Refinance: How It Works
The 2026 Refinancer Mindset: What the Data Says
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The 2026 Refinancer Mindset: What the Data Says

Holly Bernal
Holly Bernal
June 18, 2026
The 2026 Refinancer Mindset: What the Data Says
What Is a Home Equity Agreement? (HEA)
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What Is a Home Equity Agreement? (HEA)

Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass
June 11, 2026
What Is a Home Equity Agreement? (HEA)
When Can You Refinance After Bankruptcy? Waiting Periods
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When Can You Refinance After Bankruptcy? Waiting Periods

Kevin Walsh
Kevin Walsh
May 1, 2026
When Can You Refinance After Bankruptcy? Waiting Periods
As Home Prices Surge, Homeowners Have Another Option To Tap Equity
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As Home Prices Surge, Homeowners Have Another Option To Tap Equity

Kyle Bass
Kyle Bass
April 16, 2026
As Home Prices Surge, Homeowners Have Another Option To Tap Equity
Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Off Your Mortgage?
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Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Jade Benhardt
Jade Benhardt
February 3, 2026
Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Off Your Mortgage?
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