Crucial Facts to Know About Refinancing Rochester Homes (Turks.US)
Refinancing is a great alternative for mortgage payments, especially if the market agrees. Oftentimes, though, this move could potentially do more harm than good, which is why careful analysis and due diligence are important.

School Board looks at refinancing debt (Fond du Lac Reporter)
The Fond du Lac Board of Education will consider refinancing a $7 million debt when it meets Monday, Feb. 8.

Newington council to hold hearing on refinancing bond issues (The New Britain Herald)
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Refinancing options for homeowners underwater (Seattle Times)
Homeowners with a mortgage balance exceeding the property's current value know the futility of trying to get a refinance. Refinancing options for so-called "underwater" mortgages are limited because most lenders require some equity in the property — ideally about 20 percent.

Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Refinancing of Credit Facility (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
On February 5, 2010, Pinnacle Entertainment entered into an amended and restated credit agreement. Terms of this amended and restated credit agreement provide the Company with a $375 million revolving credit facility with a stated maturity date of March 31, 2014.

Bombardier offers to pay cash to buy back US$550 million of its outstanding debt securities (Canadian Business)
MONTREAL - Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is offering to buy back up to US$550 million of its outstanding debt securities for cash, in a refinancing

Rickmers Boosts Charter Revenue (Journal of Commerce Online)
Rickmers Maritime Trust, the Singapore-based containership owner, reported fourth quarter net income more than doubled from a year ago as it continued refinancing negotiations with its banks.

RAM Ratings expects renewed growth in corporate bonds, sukuk (The Edge Daily)
KUALA LUMPUR: With the normalisation of external conditions, a steadily recovering domestic economy and expectations that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will keep its benchmark rates intact until the second half of 2010, RAM Ratings Bhd believes that it is an opportune time for corporates to raise funds, whether for new funding, refinancing or building up their war chests.

'Cash-in' refinancing gains steam (The Columbus Dispatch)
Thinking of cashing out some equity when you refinance your mortgage? That's what millions of homeowners once did when they needed extra money.

Consider FICO score impact before you close credit card (USA Today)
Closing a credit card account, while emotionally satisfying, could hurt your credit score.