Is the end of Libor a threat to financial stability?

WASHINGTON — There is little doubt in anyone's mind that by the end of 2021, the London interbank offered rate will cease to exist. But as banks prepare for the switch, a growing chorus is warning of financial-stability issues with the transition to a new interest rate benchmark.

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The Dawn of a New Era for Title

In 1964, Bob Dylan famously sang the lyrics, "Oh, the times they are a-changin." While Dylan's melodramatic anthem focused on the shifting American societal landscape during that turbulent decade, the title industry is currently undergoing its own era of change in the 21st century. 

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Refinance or not? Getting a better deal isn't a slam dunk, but low rates offer compelling choices

Low interest rates are sparking another mortgage-refinance boom. If you haven't applied for a loan in a few years, it might be time to reconsider.

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Tracking Home Equity Growth Since 2012

Redfin reports that people who purchased homes in 2012 have earned $203 billion in home equity. The buyer who bought a home the year prices reached their lowest point following the Great Recession has earned $141,000, or 261%, in home equity. 

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