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Friday, October 10, 2008

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Know your mortgage terms and keep your finger on the pulse of the mortgage market to determine best time to refinance.

» Don't rush into home refinance -- There is no reason to rush into refinancing a mortgage right now.

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Plus: Refi may not solve money problems

» Refi boom might not follow bailout -- A dramatic drop in rates has some homeowners wondering if they should refi.
Plus: Bank unlikely to sweeten refi rate

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» Tap equity without new 30-year mortgage -- Several options exist for tapping equity without refinancing. Forward

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Home equity basics

›	Home equity loans vs. lines of credit
›	Compare home equity loan offers
›	How to get the best loan rates
›	4 steps for getting a loan

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