American History: A Survey 10/e   Alan Brinkley
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1. refinance: To renew or reorganize financing— often achieved in a process whereby an existing loan or mortgage is paid off with the proceeds of a new loan secured by the same collateral. Refinancing is often undertaken to avoid foreclosure. The new loan is usually at a lower interest rate for a longer term and with lower payments

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