Are cash out refinance rates higher?
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A cash-out refinancing typically does carry a slightly higher interest rate than a straight refinancing. That's because the lender takes on more risk with a cash-out refinancing, for no other reason than it is more money. ... It's also a different risk profile for the lender if the loan goes over 80 percent loan-to-value.