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refinancing

British

/ ˌriːfɪˈnænsɪŋ /

noun

a method of paying a debt by borrowing additional money thus creating a second debt in order to pay the first

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This has been pronounced since 2020 and now credit markets have a problem where rates are higher and refinancing that excess leverage is not always possible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Cash flows generally arrive before obligations come due, leaving little scope for the refinancing pressure that can trigger runs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

AMC said it incurred higher costs due to a refinancing and reported a 2.1% decline in attendance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

That included paying down high-cost credit-card debt or refinancing mortgages to lower rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I am glad to tell you that refinancing in both of these cases is proceeding with good success and in all probability within the financial limits set by the Congress.

From State of the Union Address by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

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