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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Sky also reminds the client that the Fed’s recent interest-rate decision has implications for a mortgage refinancing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

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

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

A significant amount of software debt is coming due, with refinancing pressure expected to increase in 2027 and a maturity wall peaking in 2028.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The S&L's were rendered unable to further support the price of real estate by rolling over old credits, refinancing residential equity, and underwriting development projects.

From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel

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