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I own home and have bad credit can i refi under new laws ?

by arch98_900_470 from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Apr 8th 2013 Reply


Barb Lanis (BarbLanis)
#69 ranked lender in Illinois - 679 contributions

There are no "laws" that demand that lenders must accept bad credit on mortgage refinances. What is your credit score? You may get more responses based on that info.

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William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

There are no new laws that enable poor / bad credit borrowers to get guaranteed financing.. in reality, there isn't any laws that force a lender to lend to folks with bad credit.. in fact in the last 3 years, lending guidelines have become more and more stringent.. your better off working on fixing your bad credit than waiting for a program that in all probability, will never develop... .. I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

New FHA rules in effect April 1 do not ease the qualifications. Contact a lender on this forum.

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Peter Botros (PeterBotros)
#70 ranked lender in New York - 895 contributions

Depends how bad your credit is and how much equity you have.

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Mike Silkworth (msilkw_195_870)
#29 ranked lender in Michigan - 531 contributions

The April 1st changes do not lessen any qualification requirements.

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Kiernan Brown (KiernanBrown)
#49 ranked lender in Michigan - 149 contributions

Even if you have bad credit now is the time to act. The HARP2 program allows borrowers with less than stellar credit to refinance at Loan to Values above 100%. There is also the FHA Streamline and USDA RD Pilot Program, depending on what type of loan you have currently. Even if you do not qualify today, you may be very close. It is best to call a lender like me that will work with you.

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Carlos Figueira (carlosfigueira)
#107 ranked lender in New Jersey - 199 contributions

new laws / guidelines did not change with FHA's increase on 4/1.....it all depends on what type of loan you currently have, if FNMA or FREDDIE MAC held and taken prior to 5/2009 you can do HARP which will allow lower credit rating.

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Carlo Sanchez (MortgageLendingPro)
#0 ranked lender in Utah - 1,163 contributions

Depends on your credit score and why you have the bad credit. You really need to contact a Lender411 loan officer and discuss your situation.

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Peter Savino (855411LEND)
#99 ranked lender in New Jersey - 332 contributions

new laws did not change anything but the cost of a loan, what is your bad credit ??

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James Mazzola (Mazzola)
#109 ranked lender in New Jersey - 314 contributions

Best you can do is try to Modify your loan or see if you are eligible for a Harp or Hamp loan. Contact your lenders

Apr 9th 2013
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Larry Lechel (Larry@GenevaFi.com)
#15 ranked lender in Indiana - 38 contributions

Much of what has been said already is accurate. The "programs" out there are designed to assist those that are in a negative equity situation. Throw me an email describing your situation and I will reply. I do refi's down to a 580 score. Larry@LechelMortgage.com

Apr 9th 2013
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Michelle Curtis Loan Originator NMLS 401173 (MichelleCurtisLO)
#77 ranked lender in Florida - 2,245 contributions

Need more info, there are a bit tougher guidelines but no new laws. what are your scores? your income? loan to value? your debt, with the credit repair agencies the minimum credit score is usually attainable.

Apr 9th 2013
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Jack Cyrul (Jack Cyrul)
#4 ranked lender in Michigan - 94 contributions

You may qualify but I would need more information from you. Jack 734-395-9027 for a free pre-qual.

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