Also means
to raise funds (for a bank)
Usage Note
refinanzieren means either to replace existing debt with a new loan on better terms, or (for banks) to raise funds on the money market to fund their own lending. Sich refinanzieren is standard; a bank refinanziert sich at the central bank.
Examples
"Sie konnte ihr Haus zu einem niedrigeren Zinssatz refinanzieren."
Natural Translation
She was able to refinance her house at a lower interest rate.
Literal Translation
She could her house at a lower interest-rate refinance.
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