Finance & economics | Danish mortgages

Homeowning Hamlets

To refinance or not to refinance

The market is distorted

IN A world of fully rational human beings, people would all be constantly checking the financial markets for profitable opportunities. But often they ignore a chance to save money even when it is right under their noses.

This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Homeowning Hamlets”

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