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By Craig Johnson

Watch for These 3 Things When Shopping for a Refi

Comparing offers is most effective when you know what might be hiding in the details.

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In a continued time of low rates, refinancing is a hot topic of conversation. People who mention it at a holiday party often find that friends and associates have refinanced already or are about to close. Because the process is so easy to start—you simply find your best rate and go from there—many people have dipped a toe in the refi pool, explorin...
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