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When (and When Not) to Refinance Your Mortgage in 2026

FinWise Editorial TeamMarch 23, 20268 min read

Table of Contents

โ†’Break-Even
โ†’Cash-Out
โ†’Conclusion

Refinance when interest savings exceed closing costs within your planned hold period.


Break-Even


Divide closing costs by monthly savings to get months to recover.


Cash-Out


Cash-out refi increases riskโ€”use only for value-add projects or high-interest debt payoff with discipline.


Conclusion


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