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September 29, 2008

FHA Refinance Programs Comparison

What are the options available to Refinance Out of an ARM?

Today many people are looking to refinance Adjustable Rate Mortgages that they used to purchase their home.  In many cases the ARM loan that they purchased with is adjusting every 6 months and some every year.  The current rate may look good today but the unknown is what will interest rates rise to in the next year?  Since we are at traditionally low rates now may be a time to refinance.  FHA has many options for borrowers that are delinquent on their current ARM, the appraised value is lower than what you owe on your first and second mortgage or you would like to look at refinance options for either taking cash out or just to set your interest rate for the next 30 years. 

The first program is FHA Secure:

If your current mortgage is a conventional fixed-rate or ARM loan you may use this program.

If you are delinquent on an ARM loan: and that the delinquency was caused by rate reset or extenuating circumstace but does not affect borrower's overall capacity to repay the FHA loan.

Your current loan may include interest only, payment option and negative amortization.

However this program does not include delinquent FHA loans. 

With this program you will have different mortgage insurance requirements depending upon your current situation.

FHA 95% Cash-out Refinance:

This program is for an FHA or conventional loan that you have had for at least 12 months and all payments were made on time.

With this program we can refinance you up to 95% of the appraised value of your home. 

If you owe more than that amount we can work with your current mortgage holder to negotiate options. 

FHA to FHA Refiance:

For this option you need to have currently an FHA mortgage current and have an acceptable mortgage payment history.  This options is very low cost and is a great benefit to current FHA mortgage holders looking for a lower interest rate.

Please give me a call today if you are interested in more information or refinancing using an FHA loan.

Liz Fontanini

Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

928-556-0600 office

928-600-9360 cell

liz.fontanini@wvmb.com

by Liz Fontanini - Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, Wallick & Volk Mortgage Brokers
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