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Upside down mortgage

I do not have an FHA loan and am upside down what are my options for refinancing other than paying the difference?

by crowel_486_556 from Chicago, Illinois. May 9th 2013 Reply


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

VA has a IRRRL that will allow for underwater borrowers to refinance. The loan must be a VA loan now to take advantage of this program.. USDA also has a streamline refi option. And if your loan was initiated prior to May 2009, and if it's owned by Freddie or Fannie, then you might qualify for a HARP 2.0 refinance... if you want to know for sure, then the best advice I can give you is to contact a LOCAL mortgage broker and apply with them. 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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Scott Weinstein (Mymortgageguyscott)
#86 ranked lender in Illinois - 37 contributions

Do you happen to know what type of loan you DO have? And, when did you take out the current loan (i.e. when did you purchase your home, or when did you close on the most recent refinance)?

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Charlie Sparks (CharlieSparks)
#8 ranked lender in New Mexico - 401 contributions

If your loan was acquired by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac prior to 6/1/2009 you would be eligible for a HARP refinance as long as you qualify for the new payment. Work with a Lender411 loan officer from this forum that is local to you for best results. Good luck!

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Peter Savino (855411LEND)
#99 ranked lender in New Jersey - 332 contributions

What type of loan do you have?

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KRIS KRAJECKI (IMCALLINGKRIS)
#14 ranked lender in Illinois - 19 contributions

Hi, Sure. That's what HARP 2.0 is designed for.Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail and I can check if you are eligible--you may not even need to do an appraisal.Kris KrajeckiGreat Mortgage630-347-6321IMCALLINGKRIS@AOL.COM

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

If you have an Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan you should look into refinancing your underwater mortgage through the HARP refinance program.

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Joe Shamie (Joe Shamie)
#4 ranked lender in New Jersey - 1,412 contributions

Is your loan owned by Fannie or Freddie?

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Carlos Figueira (carlosfigueira)
#107 ranked lender in New Jersey - 199 contributions

Current Loan Type?

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Barb Lanis (BarbLanis)
#69 ranked lender in Illinois - 679 contributions

You could possibly do a HARP refinance if your current loan was guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or before 5/31/09. You can check their websites to see if your loan was guaranteed by them here: Freddie: https://ww3.freddiemac.com/corporate/ OR Fannie: https://knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup Or, you can contact me to discuss. I am an Illinois licensed lender in your area. barb.lanis@1amllc.com

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Jason Robinson (CFIsupport)
#56 ranked lender in Georgia - 106 contributions

Possibly HARP 2.0

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

You may need to wait for HARP 3.0, if it ever becomes available.

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James Mazzola (Mazzola)
#109 ranked lender in New Jersey - 314 contributions

Harp Loans that will allow for underwater borrowers to refinance:I would like to see you financial information. Please send me the following information for all borrowers:1. 1 Month of current pay stub's2. 2 Year W-2 Income Statements3. 2 Year 1040 Federal Tax Returns4. 2 Year Business Tax Returns (business owners only)5. 3 Months of current Bank Statements6. Copy of Drivers Licenses Please forward them to:James MazzolaSun Home Loans210 Park Avenue Ste. 101Florham Park, NJ 07932jmazzola@sunnm.com or cornoil@comcast.netIf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me:(C) 732-501-4249Thank you,

May 10th 2013
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Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,848 contributions

If your current loan is a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, or USDA loan... You have potential options. Contact a local mortgage broker in your area for more information and assistance about the potential loan options for underwater mortgages. www.HARP-Refinance-MN.com

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Andrew Alfonso (CashCow)
#43 ranked lender in Florida - 271 contributions

So what type of loan do you have if not an FHA?

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

If you have a VA loan, you can completed a VA streamline refinance on your upside down loan. If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan, you can complete a HARP refinance. The first step to determining what your options are is determining what kind of loan you do have and contacting a local lender to determine your eligibility.

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Carlo Sanchez (MortgageLendingPro)
#0 ranked lender in Utah - 1,163 contributions

Harp II

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Robert Hanson (rhanson)
#38 ranked lender in Maryland - 646 contributions

Lowest rates. Best Service. 20 years experience in the industry. I am always happy to assist so if you need more information, a pre-qualification, or a competing rate quote you can go to my web page and use my live support button to discuss anything at all with me in an easier format. Web Address is: http://www.loansfromrob.com/quote/ Email is rhanson@gladewaternational.com and direct phone is 240-752-7549. Good Luck -- Rob Hanson

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