{
  "id": 3901052,
  "title": "7 biggest myths about mortgage refinancing and what to know instead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/7-biggest-myths-about-mortgage-refinancing-and-what-to-know-instead",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:33:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-common-myths-refinancing-mortgage-180737841.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Refinancing a mortgage isn't a free action. Homeowners should prepare for closing costs, which typically range from 2% to 5% of the new loan amount. These costs can overwhelm the savings from lower monthly payments once the break-even point is reached. While a lower interest rate is tempting, fees can outweigh the benefits of reduced monthly payments. Even though interest rates have increased in recent years, refinancing might still be a wise choice for some homeowners.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}