The coronavirus pandemic has many Americans rethinking their budgets as unemployment rates climb. One potential silver lining is the effect on mortgage rates, which have dipped to record lows thanks ...

Student loan refinance rates have started to drop again as the Fed cut rates this week. As of December 18, 2025, student loan ...

Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the payments and your level of job security. As college ...

Refinancing doesn't, but extending your repayment term might feel similar.

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 ...

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.

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A cash-out refinance lets you tap into the equity you’ve built up from years of regular mortgage payments. In exchange for a reduction of equity, you get access to cash that you can use for whatever ...

Discover how unsecured loans work, why they're riskier than secured loans, and common examples like credit cards. Learn about potential costs and repayment challenges.

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