Refinance an Underwater USDA Mortgage

Demetrius in Orlando has a USDA loan and is underwater on his mortgage. His current interest rate is 5.5% and his loan amount is $134,000. His question to Robert Palmer: are there any programs out there to help people like him?

USDA does have a new streamline refinance program that is in a trial phase; RP Funding is taking applications for it. You can refinance your USDA loan without an appraisal. USDA has seen this need and wants to be able to help their existing clients to refinance to lower rates. Shop around to make sure you are getting the best deal. USDA will require good credit and no missed payments in the last 12 to 24 months. They want to see a strong credit history for a refinance that does not require an appraisal.