How does refinancing a mortgage work? A mortgage refinance swaps out your old mortgage with a new one, including a fresh set of terms and interest rate. It may or may not come with financial benefits, ...

Many buyers can qualify for a conventional mortgage with as little as 3% down. On a $400,000 home, that's only $12,000.

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