Cash Out Refinance
Definition
- This type of refinance is when a borrower takes out a new loan on their existing property, but the new loan amount is greater than the amount of the original mortgage. The difference is then taken out in cash.
Synonyms
cash back
Alternate Spellings
Cashout
Related Terms and Acronyms
- Debt Consolidation — Definition,
- The replacement of multiple loans with a single loan, often with a lower monthly payment and a longer repayment period. It's also called a consolidation loan. CanEquity has access to Canada's best debt consolidation products, for more info about debt consolidation see our debt consolidation page.
- Home Equity Loan (HEL) — Acronym, Very Important,
- A loan that can replace or be an addition to the first mortgage. Typically used as a home improvement loan.
➥ Also known as an Equity Take Out (ETO). - Mortgage (mtg) — Abbreviation, Important,
- A mortgage is a contract stipulating a specific real property, typically a residence or building, as collateral for a loan. The mortgage incurs a rate of interest that varies according to term and other features.
- Refinance — Definition,
- To arrange a new loan for an increased amount or better terms whereby the old loan is paid off from the proceeds of the new loan.
- Refinancing — Definition,
- The act of paying off one mortgage with another mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates. Refinancing is also used to transform equity into cash for vacations, home improvements, or for consolidating debt.
