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When you finance (or refinance) using your house as collateral (aka security) the lender is using the available value of your house to get back the loan(s) if you default. If this happens it will cost the lender money (thousands or even tens of thousands) for the process of getting it back. For this reason a prudent lender will only lend you a percentage of the current sale value of the house.

If you already have a mortgage, the difference between your property's value and what you owe on it is your equity in the property, and that is the value on which they will lend. You said in your question that the value and the amount owed are the same; this means that your equity is zero, so you would not expect to get an equity line as well as rewriting the original loan.

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Can I refinance my mortgage if I have low equity in my house?

Yes it is possible to refinance your house if you have low equity. But you must have at least 20 percent equity before your refinance will be apporoved.


Can I get home equity with Mortgage Refinance Debt Consolidation?

I think you probably can get home equity with mortgage refinance debt consolidation. You will need to sit down with your lender in order to get the refinance done. It's almost like applying for a mortgage all over again.


How can I refinance my home without equity?

To refinance your home without equity, you can explore options such as a cash-out refinance, a home equity loan, or a government-backed program like the FHA Streamline Refinance. These options may allow you to refinance your mortgage even if you don't have significant equity in your home.


Can you pay off an existing home equity loan with refinanced cash from the same property?

Yes you may, in a refinance your HELOC could be paid off the same way as any other type of debt such as a credit card. The same goes for a second mortgage, as long as you have built enough equity in your property you can refinance and pay off the 2nd mortgage and leave yourself with just one mortgage payment.


What is the difference between refinance and home equity loans?

Both refinancing and home equity loans release finance from the equity a person holds in their property. The difference that a loan is taken out based on the amount of debt owed on the property against the value if it was sold, but is separate form your mortgage. Refinancing will replace your current mortgage with a new one. Equity Loans generally carry a higher rate of interest that a mortgage.

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How does one refinance their investment property?

An individual can refinance his or her investment property by lower one's monthly mortgage payment and increase one's rental income. Use one's equity to purchase additional property.


Can I refinance my mortgage if I have low equity in my house?

Yes it is possible to refinance your house if you have low equity. But you must have at least 20 percent equity before your refinance will be apporoved.


If I choose to refinance my first mortgage, will it have an effect on my second mortgage for the same property?

Yes it usually does. Most often you can not refinance unless you pull both mortgages into one and you can't do that without equity. My parents have this problem now.


Can I get home equity with Mortgage Refinance Debt Consolidation?

I think you probably can get home equity with mortgage refinance debt consolidation. You will need to sit down with your lender in order to get the refinance done. It's almost like applying for a mortgage all over again.


How can I refinance my home without equity?

To refinance your home without equity, you can explore options such as a cash-out refinance, a home equity loan, or a government-backed program like the FHA Streamline Refinance. These options may allow you to refinance your mortgage even if you don't have significant equity in your home.


Can you pay off an existing home equity loan with refinanced cash from the same property?

Yes you may, in a refinance your HELOC could be paid off the same way as any other type of debt such as a credit card. The same goes for a second mortgage, as long as you have built enough equity in your property you can refinance and pay off the 2nd mortgage and leave yourself with just one mortgage payment.


What is the difference between refinance and home equity loans?

Both refinancing and home equity loans release finance from the equity a person holds in their property. The difference that a loan is taken out based on the amount of debt owed on the property against the value if it was sold, but is separate form your mortgage. Refinancing will replace your current mortgage with a new one. Equity Loans generally carry a higher rate of interest that a mortgage.


What are the advantages of equity refinance?

Some advantages of using equity to refinance is that one can take a small amount from their equity to pay off other bills or to refinance ones mortgage. One can also use ones home equity to make home improvements.


At what point is it beneficial to refinance a home mortgage?

If the mortgage rates have gone down you may want to refinance your home. Also you may want to if you have 20% or more in equity or have an adjustable rate mortgage.


Can you have 2 first mortgages on 1 property?

No, the second mortgage would be called a home equity loan and usually interset rates are higher. If a second loan (mortgage) is needed, it may be better to add it to the first and refinance, assuming you have equity in the home to do so


Is it always possible to refinance a mortgage?

No, it is not always possible to refinance a mortgage. Factors such as credit score, home equity, and current interest rates can affect eligibility for refinancing.


How soon can you refinance a house after purchasing it?

You can typically refinance a house after purchasing it once you have made at least six mortgage payments and have built up some equity in the property. This is usually around six months to a year after the initial purchase.