refinance
replace an existing loan with a new one
To get a new loan to pay back an old loan, usually so you can pay less interest or change how you pay it back.
to refinance [a loan / mortgage / debt]
- We decided to refinance our mortgage to take advantage of the lower interest rates.
- Many homeowners refinance their loans to reduce their monthly payments.
- The company plans to refinance its short‑term debt with a long‑term bond issue.
- She refinanced her student loans to lock in a fixed interest rate.
- Banks are offering special deals to customers who refinance before the end of the year.
- I want to refinance my home loan to pay less every month.
- They refinanced their car loan when interest rates went down.
- The company refinanced its debt to make payments easier.
- He is thinking about refinancing his student loans.
- We refinanced our mortgage to get a lower rate.
an instance of replacing a loan
The action or deal where you get a new loan to pay back an old loan.
a refinance of [a loan / a mortgage]
- We’re considering a refinance of our 30‑year mortgage.
- The bank offers a quick online process for a mortgage refinance.
- A cash‑out refinance allowed them to pay for home improvements.
- She applied for a refinance to take advantage of lower rates.
- This type of refinance can shorten the length of your loan.
- They did a refinance on their house last year.
- I want to ask the bank about a mortgage refinance.
- This refinance will help us save money.
- He is waiting to see if his refinance is approved.
- A cash‑out refinance gave them money to fix the kitchen.
- Base: refinance
- 3rd Person Singular: refinances
- Present Participle: refinancing
- Past: refinanced
cash-out refinance
1refinance that gives extra cash
A type of refinance where you get a bigger new loan than your old home loan, and you take the extra money in cash.
- They used a cash‑out refinance to pay for their kitchen remodel.
- A cash‑out refinance can be risky if home prices fall.
- Your lender can explain whether a cash‑out refinance is a good option for you.
rate-and-term refinance
1refinance changing only rate or length
A type of refinance where you change the interest rate or how long the loan lasts, but you do not take extra cash from the loan.
- A rate‑and‑term refinance helped them pay off their mortgage faster.
- With a rate‑and‑term refinance, you can lower your payment without taking cash out.
- The broker explained the difference between a cash‑out refinance and a rate‑and‑term refinance.
refinance a mortgage
1replace an existing home loan
To get a new home loan to pay back your old home loan, usually to save money or change how long you pay.
- Many people refinance a mortgage when interest rates fall.
- We decided to refinance our mortgage to lower our monthly payments.
- If you refinance a mortgage, you may pay less interest over time.
refinance student loans
1replace existing student loan debt
To get a new loan to pay back your student loans, usually to get a lower interest rate or different payment plan.
- She decided to refinance student loans to reduce her interest rate.
- Many graduates refinance student loans once they have a stable income.
- Before you refinance student loans, compare offers from several banks.