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My home is only worth aprox what I owe and my interest rate is high is there a way I could refi?

by Dfl1076446 from Bangor, Pennsylvania. Nov 14th 2013 Reply


William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

It depends on what type of loan product you have now.. FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans all have some sort of refinance option where no appraisal would be necessary, but the guidelines vary greatly from one loan product to the other.. The only way to know for sure is to contact a LOCAL mortgage broker and apply with them. Once they see the complete picture, the should be able to advise you as to which product would best suit your scenario. Do not use the local "Big" bank, or one of those 50 states internet lenders or nationwide lenders...By applying with your LOCAL Broker, you have an advantage because he's familiar with local customs and works with numerous lenders, seeking out the best loan terms for your particular scenario. Because he has lower overhead, he can offer you lower rates and lower fees than most of the larger lenders.. I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

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Jamie Ware (YourMortgageGuy)
#71 ranked lender in Pennsylvania - 44 contributions

You could quailfy for a HARP refinance. Which would allow you to refinance without an appraisal and get a lower interest rate. Please contact me directly to see if you qualify today!

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Phil Dumouchel (PhilDu)
#32 ranked lender in South Carolina - 2,249 contributions

Depends on the type of mortgage you have now and when it was closed. Many (maybe most) loans before June 1, 2009 are eligible for special options to refinance regardless of how much you owe on the home. Use caution in selecting a lender, a reputable mortgage banker whether local broker OR bank, or one with a regional/national will be able to help you an do a good job. There are both brokers and loan officers with the national companies that don't provide good service. I just had one the other day where the loan officer from one of the major internet companies (advertise like crazy on TV) should have known they did not have the right loan for the borrowers situation because the property needs repairs but they ordered the appraisal anyway costing both time AND money.

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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

See William's response.

Nov 14th 2013
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Mike Silkworth (msilkw_195_870)
#29 ranked lender in Michigan - 531 contributions

Very likely - talk to a Lender in your area - VA, FHA, RD, Fannie and Freddie all offer refi's without equity you meet the qualifications.

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Sharon Duffy (sduffy)
#70 ranked lender in Pennsylvania - 595 contributions

If you would like to see if you are eligible for the HARP program please give me a call.Sharon732 606 6264

Nov 15th 2013
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Jason Vondrak (jvondrak)
#220 ranked lender in California - 1,741 contributions

You could potentially qualify for a HARP refinance if your loan is owned by Fannie or Freddie and was originated before May 31st, 2009. If you have a VA or FHA loan you could also complete a streamline refinance.

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