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Refinancing with your existing lender (retention pricing) can be simpler, but switching often delivers better rates - especially if you use a mortgage broker.
Request a rate match from your current lender first - it saves discharge and application paperwork. If they won't match within 0.15% of the best available rate, switching is generally worthwhile.
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