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Debt Consolidation Refinance in DC: Using Home Equity to Pay Off Credit Cards

How a cash-out refinance consolidates credit-card and personal-loan debt for DC homeowners: the 80% LTV limit, the closing costs, the $0 DC recordation tax, and when a HELOC or home equity loan fits better.

February 18, 2026Read the post →

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