Question : How to refinance a home mortgage with negative equity?
I really need good options on how to refinance a home mortgage with negative equity. Currently my mortgage wont allow me a refinance. Any options on what i could do?
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Answer #1
Sorry, there are no options. None.
- answered by Common Sense
Answer #2
You bring Thousands and cash to the table
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Answer #3
Negative Equity is a fancy term for "you owe morethen you're worth" good luck getting a mortgagewhen it's already not worth enough to cover yourmortgage
- answered by Dea Y
Answer #4
If you have a home with negative equity (when thevalue of the home is less than the mortgage owedon the property), you'll have a tough time usingtraditional refinance channels. In fact, there areonly a few options available to borrowers whenfaced with an overwhelming mortgage payment and noequity to use to refinance.How to Refinance aHouse With Negative Equity1 Confirm that yourproperty is indeed "underwater" (no equity ornegative equity). A private appraisal will costbetween $150 and $300, but you can use the sourcelisted in resources to find an approximate valueof your home. If you do have equity, chances areyou'll qualify for a traditional refinance--anoption that will give you greater flexibility whennegotiating the terms and refinance rate of theloan.2 Determine your eligibility for an FHAStreamline Loan. These loan products are onlygranted to mortgages that were financed throughFHA- (Federal Housing Administration) approvedlenders. Minimal qualifications for refinancingthrough the program include: the existing mortgagehas to be up to date (not late); the borrowercannot take any new cash from the refinance loan;and the purpose of the loan must be to strictlyreduce principal and interest payments.3 Find anFHA-approved mortgage lender to process the newloan. Even though the FHA Streamline process mayallow for negative equity loans, these aretypically considered rescue or emergency loans,and a lender may turn down an application forfinancing due to the high risk involved. Cast awide net when considering lenders for yourrefinance and be prepared to face rejection frommany mortgage companies. The best way to improveyour chances in a negative equity situation is tokeep your credit strong, have a well-documentedhistory of on-time mortgage payments, and haveother assets to use as collateral.4 Contact youroriginal mortgage lender if the FHA process doesnot work. Many lenders have "bailout" programsthat are specific to the particular lender. Oftenthese programs are designed to help borrowersavoid foreclosure, get back on their feet, and getback to the making the standard mortgage paymentdown the road. These programs will help you getout of a negative equity situation.
- answered by Francine Nolen
Answer #5
Financing negative equity is almost unheard ofanymore. If you are in dire straits it might benecessary to acquire an interest-only bridge loanto carry you.
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