Articles Tagged With: FHA Refinance Loan Rules

January 5, 2018

Why Should I Refinance With An FHA Loan?

Why should I refinance with an FHA loan? There are many reasons why you might need or want to refinance into an FHA mortgage. Much depends on your financial needs and goals, and it’s good to know your options for FHA refinancing as you explore the finer points of refinance loans. FHA Refinancing For FHA and Non-FHA Mortgages The FHA refinance loan program has options for both existing FHA and non-FHA mortgages alike. You may also be able to get FHA financing on a property that has no existing mortgage. Talk to a participating FHA loan officer about this option. FHA refinance loan options include cash-out, no cash-out, and more. You don’t have to take cash back on an FHA refinance loan, but if you want a cash-out refinance loan | more...

December 27, 2017

Is It The Right Time To Refinance My Home Loan?

By Joe Wallace

Is it the right time to refinance my home loan? The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors, but there are some things to remember no matter when you decide to refinance a home mortgage loan. A September 2017 report by Fortune.com includes data that indicates a general increase in home prices, including the observation of the “65th straight month that prices have risen year-over-year”. That same report mentions that “housing inventory declined for a 26th straight month on a year-over-year basis”. In housing markets where property values are going up, certain kinds of refinance loan options become more attractive. An FHA cash-out refinance loan makes more sense for borrowers who have more equity in the home; cash out refi loans require a new appraisal and if | more...

December 19, 2017

FHA Cash-Out Refinance Loan Rules

By Bruce Reichstein

FHA cash-out refinance loan rules include instructions to the lender that these refinance loan transactions can be used for both existing FHA loans and non-FHA transactions including conventional loans, VA mortgages, etc. There are some rules specific to FHA cash-out refi loans you should know about before applying. FHA Cash-Out Refinance Loan Payment History Requirement HUD 4000.1, the FHA loan handbook, states that the lender is required to document a cash-out refinance loan applicant’s payment history on the old mortgage loan. “The Mortgagee must document that the Borrower has made all payments for all their Mortgages within the month due for the previous 12 months or since the Borrower obtained the Mortgages, whichever is less. Additionally, the payments for all Mortgages secured by the subject Property must have been paid | more...

December 19, 2017

FHA-To-FHA Refinance Loan Rules

By Joe Wallace

FHA refinance loan rules include a set of general requirements that may vary depending on whether the mortgage is a non-FHA to FHA refi or an FHA-to-FHA refinance loan. Today we’ll examine some general rules for FHA-to-FHA refinance loan transactions. Who Can Refinance An Existing FHA Mortgage? FHA loan rules in HUD 4000.1 state that at least one borrower obligated on the FHA-to-FHA refinance transaction must hold the title to the property. This must be true before the FHA issues a case number for the mortgage loan. Refinancing A Manufactured Home With An FHA Mortgage HUD 4000.1 instructs the lender, “For a transaction involving a Manufactured Home to be considered a refinance, the Manufactured Home must have been permanently erected on a site for more than twelve months prior to | more...

December 11, 2017

FHA Refinance Loan Options

By Bruce Reichstein

Are you considering your FHA refinance loan options in 2018? There are several different options to choose from depending on your financial needs and goals. What do you want to do with an FHA refinance loan? Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payments There are FHA refinance loan options that can help lower your interest rate or monthly payments, depending on circumstances. Some borrowers with non-FHA loans want to refinance into an FHA mortgage because of potentially lower interest rates. This is often done with an FHA no-cash out refinance loan option. Whether you will get lower monthly payments on an FHA no-cash out loan depends on several factors including your credit scores, the current amount you are paying on a home loan, and whether you choose to finance certain expenses associated | more...

December 7, 2017

FHA Home Loan Refinance Options in 2018 Explained

By Bruce Reichstein

FHA home loan refinance options in 2018 include a variety of terms. Are you a first-time refinance loan applicant and feeling a bit confused by all the jargon? Here is an explanation of the options you have to refinance your home loan in 2018 using an FHA refi loan. FHA Cash-Out Refinances Defined What is a cash-out refinance loan? According to the FHA loan handbook, HUD 4000.1, cash out refinancing is described as, “a refinance of any Mortgage or a withdrawal of equity where no Mortgage currently exists, in which the mortgage proceeds are not limited to specific purposes”. You read that correctly-some participating FHA lenders may approve an FHA cash-out refinance loan on a property that has no existing mortgage, for the purpose of pulling equity out of the | more...

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October 17, 2017

What Is An FHA Rate And Term Refinance?

By Joe Wallace

What is an FHA rate and term refinance? This refinance loan is different than FHA cash-out refinancing or reverse mortgages. The rules that cover FHA rate and term refinancing are found in the FHA loan handbook, HUD 4000.1, and explains how this type of mortgage differs from the rest. What Are FHA Rate And Term Refinance Loans? HUD 4000.1 defines an FHA rate and term refinance loan as follows: “Rate and Term refers to a no cash-out refinance of any Mortgage in which all proceeds are used to pay existing mortgage liens on the subject Property and costs associated with the transaction.” Who Is Eligible To Apply For An FHA Rate And Term Refinance Loan? HUD 4000.1 explains that “at least one Borrower” named on the original home loan as | more...

October 17, 2017

How Can I Get Cash Back With An FHA Mortgage?

By Bruce Reichstein

How can I get cash back with an FHA loan? It’s a question many want to know, especially those who might be interested in applying for “more” FHA loan than is needed to complete the transaction. Is getting cash back at closing time possible with an FHA mortgage? The answer depends greatly on the type of transaction you seek. Some loans do not allow any cash back except for refunds, others are designed to offer money to the borrower at closing time depending on the terms of the loan and other factors. FHA New Purchase Home Loans If you are asking the cash back question about FHA forward mortgages (loans used to buy a home on the housing market as opposed to a refinance loan or an FHA reverse mortgage), | more...

October 6, 2017

Can I Refinance A Conventional Mortgage To An FHA Loan?

By Bruce Reichstein

Can I refinance a conventional mortgage to an FHA loan? It’s a very good question to ask, especially if you are interested in moving out of an adjustable rate mortgage into a fixed-rate loan. Do you know what your FHA home loan refinance options are? FHA Refinance Loans For Conventional To FHA It is possible to refinance a conventional mortgage to an FHA loan. According to the FHA loan handbook, HUD 4000.1, there are several options for FHA refinancing, including non-FHA to FHA transactions: “FHA insures several different types of refinance transactions: 1. Cash-out refinances are designed to pull equity out of the Property. 2. 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 | more...

August 30, 2017

What Are My FHA Refinance Options?

By Joe Wallace

What are my FHA refinance options? That question, fortunately, has many answers depending on whether you need to refinance an existing FHA mortgage or refinance a non-FHA loan. The options include cash-out and no-cash out refinancing for both FHA and non-FHA loans, plus rehab mortgage options and more. Cash-Out and No Cash-Out FHA Refinance Loans FHA refinancing is possible with cash-out or no cash-out loans no matter what kind of mortgage you currently have-FHA, conventional, VA, or other non-FHA mortgage. Borrowers do not have to stay with the original lender for these refinance loan transactions. You are free to shop for a new participating FHA lender to refinance. Cash-out and no cash-out refinance loans will require a new credit check and appraisal. FHA Streamline Refinancing This type of FHA refinance | more...