FHA Streamline Refinance LoanWhat is a Streamline Refinance Loan? This is a special FHA loan program that cuts down on the amount of paperwork required to obtain this loan. FHA has permitted refinances to be quicker on insured mortgages The basic requirements for this type of refinance are: Companies may offer this type of refinance to homeowners in several ways. Some companies offer "no cost" refinance (actually, no out of pocket expenses to the borrower) by charging a higher rate of interest on the new loan than if the borrower financed or paid the closing costs in cash. From this premium, the company pays any closing costs that are incurred on the transaction. Other companies may include the closing costs into the new mortgage amount. This can only be done if there is sufficient equity in the property, as determined by an appraisal. This can also be done without an appraisal, but the new loan amount cannot exceed what is currently owed, i.e., closing costs may not be added to the new mortgage with those costs either paid in cash or through the premium rate as described above. Investment properties (properties in which the borrower does not reside in as his or her principal residence) may only be refinanced without an appraisal and, thus, closing costs may not be included in the new mortgage amount. Lastly, if you would like to leave this page and return to our Best FHA Home Loans main page, click here.
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