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Yes, you can. The government is letting individuals refinance into certain mortgages if they are upside down on a house (no more than 5%, I believe). Different lenders offer different refinancing deals, so it is best to shop around.

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When is it a good idea to refinance your home?

When your interest rate will go down, when your house is worth more then you paid for it or when your remodeling or updating your house.


Why is it bad to do a 100 percent refinance?

If you refinance and you don't have enough equity in your home, then you are paying refinance fees and adding to your debt, plus your house isn't worth what you are paying so there is more liability to the bank. Banks don't like to take risks on the owner defaulting since they rarely get what the house is worth if they have to foreclose.


What are the requirements to refinance a house?

Each lender will have specific requirements for refinancing, but most will expect that your income be significantly higher than your mortgage, that you will be able to pay closing costs after the refinance, and that your house is worth more than you are asking to borrow in the refinanced loan.


How do you refinance a house that you owe more than it's worth?

Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.Generally, no new lender will allow a refinance in that situation. You should speak with your lender.


How can one make sure to get the best refinance rate?

To get the best refinance rate try to refinance at a lower rate because mortgage rates are falling. But there is a cost to refinance so it might end up costing you more.


Can you buy a house and then immediately refinance it to add more down?

yes i think.


How do I refinance out of an adjustable rate mortgage with high interest rates when my propety value is less than the mortgage owed?

You cant. You cannot refinance a property for more than it is worth.


How can you refinance a home loan if you owe more than your property is worth?

More than likely if your credit is good you can still refinance a home that is valued at less than you owe. You would have to roll the difference in what it's worth and what you owe into the new loan. This would only be beneficial if the new loan had a much lower interest rate than your current loan. You can consult a mortgage professional for further details on your options regarding the situation.


Can you refinance your home loan more than once?

Mortgage refinancing can be done more then once. When looking to refinance your home loan make sure the closing costs don't offset the possible saving of the lower interest rate offered.


I am going through a divorce, my ex-wife needs to refinance,but we owe more than the house is worth we have a 1st&2nd fixed and never missed a payment in 10 yrs.also have a 740 credit score what can she do need my name off of the house.owe 300k worth 250k?

You cannot get your name off the mortgage unless you refinance. You may be able to have her refinance the home if you sign a note for the difference between what she can finance for and what is owed. You can also contact the first and second lienholders and request a short sale without recourse.


Can you refinance a parent plus loan?

Yes - you can refinance them with a private lender. You lose some of the federal government programs like IBR (income-based repayment) but can benefit from different repayment terms and a lower interest rate. Learn more at commonbond.co/refinance-parent-plus-loans


How do I refinance car if I owe more than it's worth?

To refinance a car, you must check your report for any performance issues. Then you must check history, for any accidents or problems with car. That should help you.