(NEXSTAR) – Some lenders are getting creative and offering free refinancing to buyers willing to take the leap and purchase a house amid America’s crushing combination of lofty home prices and high ...

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Learn how cash-out refinancing converts home equity into cash, its benefits, risks, and when it's a smart financial move.

You save a chunk of cash upfront, but it may cost you more in the long run.