Articles in Category: Streamline Refinance

May 25, 2017

FHA Refinance Loan Basics You Should Know

If you have an existing home loan, you may be qualified to apply to refinance that loan with an FHA mortgage. This option can help you get cash out based on the value of your home, or it can help you get into lower mortgage payments depending on the type of loan you are eligible for. Which FHA refinance loan is right for you? FHA Cash-Out Refinancing Cash-out loans are for qualified borrowers with FHA or non-FHA mortgages. Cash out refinancing allows borrowers to get cash back when there is money left over after paying off the original mortgage, plus any applicable fees. Cash-out refinance loans guaranteed by the FHA require both a new credit check and appraisal. The new appraisal is required in order to determine the current market | more...

March 28, 2017

FHA Refinance Loans For Lower Interest Rate Or Fixed Rates

By Joe Wallace

FHA refinance loans are an option for borrowers with existing FHA mortgages. But there are also options for non-FHA borrowers to refinance into FHA loans and get the benefits of having a lower interest rate or other options that come with FHA mortgages. Refinancing a home loan can have a variety of benefits depending on the financial needs and goals of the home owner. There are many reasons to refinance including the desire to get into a lower interest rate, to get out of an adjustable rate mortgage, and sometimes even to fund repairs and upgrades to the property. What does it mean to refinance a home loan? The answer depends on the type of transaction you need and the reasons you wish to refinance. For those who are looking | more...

March 22, 2017

Refinancing Your FHA Mortgage

By Joe Wallace

There are many reasons why people refinance a home loan. Some do it to lower their interest rates, others may wish to cash in on the equity built up in the home over time. Still others might want to do upgrades or repairs to the home but don’t want to pay all the costs out-of-pocket. The reasons you refinance may vary, and for that reason there are a variety of choices when it comes time to consider an FHA refinance loan. Lower Interest Rates The FHA streamline refinance option lets borrowers apply for a loan using their original loan application data. There is no FHA requirement for a new credit check or appraisal. (Your lender may require one or both.) FHA streamline refinance loans must result in a tangible benefit | more...

March 13, 2017

FHA Refinance Loans: Cash-Out, Rehab

By Joe Wallace

Are you thinking about refinancing into an FHA loan from an existing non-FHA mortgage? Do you already have an FHA mortgage and want to refinance? There are options under the FHA loan program for both, including the possibility of applying for a refinance loan to repair the property or add improvements to it. FHA refinance loans are intended for all financially qualified borrowers regardless of their current loan, whether it is an existing FHA, conventional, VA, or other non-FHA mortgage. FHA refinance loan options include cash-out, no cash-out, rehab mortgages, and streamline refinancing. FHA Streamline Refinance loans are intended for those with existing FHA mortgages and have no FHA-required appraisal or credit check. The lender may require both, but the FHA loan rules in HUD 4000.1 allow participating lenders to | more...

February 1, 2017

FHA Refinancing: Your Options

By Joe Wallace

There are many reasons to consider an FHA refinancing loan. Some borrowers want to refinance out of an adjustable rate mortgage, others want to refinance out of a more expensive conventional mortgage, while others still want to take out some of the cash value in their home. Do you know what your FHA refinancing loan options are? According to HUD 4000.1, the rule book for all FHA single-family mortgages, there are a variety of options: 1. No cash-out refinances of FHA-insured and non FHA-insured Mortgages. This type of FHA refinancing is meant to pay off existing liens. These include: Rate and Term refinance, Simple Refinance, and Streamline Refinance. 2. Cash-out refinances. 3. Refinances of non FHA-insured Mortgages are available for qualified Borrowers in negative equity positions (Short Refi). 4. Refinances | more...

November 14, 2016

What Kind Or Refinance Loan Do You Need?

By Joe Wallace

Buying a home is sometimes only the first step in a larger financial journey-if you purchase a home with a conventional, VA, FHA or other type of mortgage loan, you might not be thinking about refinancing. But it’s an option that can be helpful in a variety of ways, especially if you understand how FHA refinance loans work. Choosing the right refinance loan is an important part of the process. Existing FHA mortgages have a refinance option that allows the borrower to get into a lower interest rate/monthly payment. This option is called the FHA Streamline Refinance mortgage and has no FHA-required appraisal or credit check. Depending on lender standards you may need one or both regardless, but the lender is free under FHA loan rules NOT to require them. | more...

October 20, 2016

FHA Refinance Loans: 10 Things To Know

By Joe Wallace

If you are considering your options with an FHA refinance loan, here are ten tips to help you decide which type of refinancing is right for you. FHA Refinancing For Non-FHA Loans Borrowers do not have to be in an FHA mortgage loan already to be eligible for certain types of FHA refinance loans. Your VA loan, conventional, even sub-prime mortgages may be able to be refinanced into an FHA loan. FHA refinance loans feature cash-out and non-cash out options for existing FHA and non-FHA mortgages. Refinancing And Repairs Your FHA refinance loan options include rehab/repair loans under the 203 program. FHA 203(k) and 203(h) mortgages have long been a part of the FHA loan options available from participating lenders. If your home has been damaged in a natural disaster, | more...

How much can I borrow with an FHA refinance loan?

October 13, 2016

FHA Refinance Loans: What Are Your Options?

By Joe Wallace

FHA loans aren’t just for new purchases. You can also apply for an FHA refinance loan for an existing FHA mortgage, a conventional loan, or other types of mortgages depending on the type of refinancing you need. HUD 4000.1 describes the rules for FHA refinance loans, including a basic list of all the types of refinancing available and what they are meant to do for the borrower: -No cash-out refinances of FHA-insured and non FHA-insured Mortgages are designed to pay existing liens. These include: Rate and Term refinance, Simple Refinance, and Streamline Refinance. -Cash-out refinances are designed to pull equity out of the Property. -Refinances of non FHA-insured Mortgages are available for qualified Borrowers in negative equity positions (Short Refi). -Refinances for rehabilitation or repair (Section 203(k)). That information is | more...

What happens to my FHA loan in a natural disaster?

June 16, 2016

Your FHA Refinance Loan Options

By Joe Wallace

Do you have an existing home loan you want to refinance? Your options and choices may depend greatly on your needs, especially if it’s a question of getting cash back on the transaction or trying to get into a lower mortgage payment. The first thing you should know about your FHA refinance loan options is that FHA refinancing, depending on the type of loan you seek, does not depend on your having an existing FHA mortgage. If you have a non-FHA loan such as a VA mortgage or conventional loan, you can apply to refinancing these non-FHA loans with an FHA cash-out refinance loan option. FHA cash-out refinancing also comes in a no cash-out option depending on the lender, so if you want to explore this instead of cash-out, have | more...

June 6, 2016

Questions And Answers About FHA Refinance Loans

By Joe Wallace

Refinancing a home loan can be just as big a decision as the original purchase of the home itself. It’s always a good idea to take extra time to plan, budget, and save up for any major loan, and a refinance loan is no exception. If you are considering your options for a home loan refinance, there are likely a number of questions you need answered as you prepare for the new loan. Here is a list of some common questions about FHA refinance loans that can help you get ready for your application. What refinance loan options are available from the FHA? FHA refinance loan options include cash-out and non-cash out refinancing. You can also apply for an FHA Streamline Refinance loan which uses your original application data in | more...