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How can I refinance an underwater investment property?

I've got a condo that used to be my primary residence. Money got tight and I decided to move somewhere cheaper and rent it out. Now, the condo is underwater by about $40k and the rental income covers only 70% of the monthly mortgage, HOA, and insurance. Is there any way I can refinance this without coming up with the negative equity out of pocket? by kurt.r_820_546 from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Sep 24th 2012 Reply


Jesse Olson (jesseolson)
#657 ranked lender in California - 37 contributions

Hello, you can refinance your investment property if the loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddy Mac, the loan was taken out prior to June of 2009, and if you originally had 20% equity at the time. Please feel free to contact me and I could look up your property on their website to see if your loan is owned by one of them at 949.491.8607 or jolson@afnmortgagelenders.com . Licensed in AZ, CA, CO, NJ, & OR.

Sep 24th 2012
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Bert Carpenter (BertCarpenter)
#37 ranked lender in Arizona - 2,431 contributions

OMG. This is why you need to work with Licensed Professionals with experience. If your loan is an FHA loan, IT IS eligible for refinance under FHA's Streamline program. Most Novices believe that the home must be a primary residence. Not True. Under FHA's streamline refinance program, No appraisal is required, but, depending on the lender you use, you will probably have to income and credit qualify. The bonus is that under FHA's enhanced Streamline, your new up-front MIP premium is 0.01% of the new loan amount and the monthly MIP premium is only 0.55%. Look for a Lender using the "Find a Lender" link above or look for a Licensed Mortgage Professional at the National Association of Mortgage Professionals at: http://www.namb.org/assnfe/SearchBroker.asp?SnID=1921118381

Sep 25th 2012
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It's an FHA loan originated in August 2008.

Sep 24th 2012
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frank mediate (Vegan56)
#76 ranked lender in New York - 2 contributions

Hello: Very few companies will try help you out in this situation like the answer below. I work with one of them but only for jumbo mortgage holders that are Underwater by 20% or more.

Sep 24th 2012
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