Does refinancing a car hurt your credit?
Refinancing will affect your credit — but it doesn’t have to be negative.
4 min read
Jun 18, 2024
Mia Taylor
Contributing Writer
EXPERTISE
- Real estate and mortgages
- Consumer loans
- Small business loans
- Home equity loans
- Insurance
- Credit cards
EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Journalism and Media Studies, San Diego State University
Mia Taylor is a contributor to Bankrate and an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience. She has worked as a staff reporter or contributor for some of the nation's leading newspapers and websites including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com.
Mia's latest articles
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Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?
Usually, no. But you still need to have some cash on hand at the closing.
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Guide to FHA adjustable-rate mortgages
It’s pretty similar to any ARM — and despite the low intro rates, it comes with caveats.
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VA construction loan: How to build your home via a VA loan
It has many advantages, but getting one’s a painstaking process.
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Working capital loan vs. small business loan
Learn more about this short-term loan and how it compares to other business loans.
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78% of aspiring homeowners say affordability is a challenge. Here are the complete costs of buying a home
The cost of buying a house goes far beyond just the mortgage payment.
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What is student loan default?
Unlike a late payment, true default comes with consequences that can last for years.
8 min read Jun 10, 2024 -
How to sell your house fast in Oregon
Need to sell your Oregon house fast? You have several options.
7 min read Jun 05, 2024
