BetterHomeRate | Refinance or buy with a better home loan

What could you do with your home equity?

A cash-out refinance turns equity into cash. Pick a goal to start your request.

Two ways to refinance, one short questionnaire

Lower your payment

Replace your current mortgage with a new one at a lower rate or a different term to reduce what you pay each month.

Cash out your equity

Borrow against the equity you've built and use the cash to:

  • Pay off credit cards, auto loans or personal loans
  • Fund a business
  • Put a down payment on real estate
  • Renovate your home

Common questions

Does answering these questions affect my credit?

No. The questions only ask you to pick a credit range. A credit check happens only if you later choose to apply with a lender.

What happens after I finish?

A loan professional reviews your answers and contacts you with options that match your goal. There's no obligation to move forward.

How much cash can I take out when I refinance?

Many lenders allow you to borrow up to about 80% of your home's value, including your current mortgage. Limits vary by lender and loan type.

BetterHomeRate.com is an information and comparison service and does not make loans or credit decisions. Rates and terms depend on your credit profile, property, loan amount, loan-to-value ratio and lender guidelines. Nothing here is an offer of credit.

A cash-out refinance increases your mortgage balance and uses your home as security. If you can't make your payments, you could lose your home.

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