FHA Streamline Refinancing

Arnold from Clermont, Florida purchased a home 1 1/2 years ago through a FHA loan. That loan is at a 4.5% interest rate. Arnold is looking to get the loan refinanced at a lower interest rate, but is having a hard time finding a lender because the appraisal showing that the value of the home has dropped. The house was purchased at $145K and is appraising at $130K. He owes about $140K. Arnold called into the show to ask Robert Palmer if he was eligible for any refinancing programs?

With an FHA loan it should be fairly easy to refinance without issues. If it were a Fannie May or Freddie Mac load then it would not be eligible for refinancing because it is after the 2009 deadline. FHA offers a great streamline refinancing program that is not dependent on a new appraisal or the value of the home. Since Arnold is already paying the higher FHA mortgage insurance premium there is really no disincentive there. Sounds like a situation where RP Funding can help get the loan refinance and get that interest reate down. You are always welcome to stop by the office or give us a call. If you come by the office be sure to bring the mortgage statement. That is a key document we need to look at for FHA loans in order to make the calculations. FHA has some pretty complex formulas that they use. FHA streamline refinance requires less documentation and as long as you are employed and have made all previous mortgage payments on time there should be some options available for someone in Arnolds situation.