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second home refinance

Here's my info.Let me know what is possible.I have 5% underwater condo. (not eligible for HARP 2.0) I moved out to new property but I am paying both mortgage.the interest rate is 6.25%. so I want to refinance it.can i refinance the old one as second home. I am not renting it out since I am planning to sell end of the year.I looking for 95% LTV refinance option.let me know if this is possible. by upram1_416_606 from Sunnyvale, California. Mar 8th 2013 Reply


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

It's possible, however it depends on how far away this home is to the one you're living in.. If it's right up the street, or in the same complex, then NO!! It's not going to work.. However if it's in a vacation community or more than 50 miles away, then it's possible you can call it a 2nd home and refinance it.. If you want to know for sure, you should reach out to a local mortgage broker and let them look at your complete scenario.. 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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Peter Savino (855411LEND)
#99 ranked lender in New Jersey - 332 contributions

Need to know more information - 855 411 LEND Peter

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

If you are asking if you can do 95% rate and term refinance on a second home, the answer is no. Or at least I can't do it via a fannie mae or freddie mac underwritten loan. The only way would be HARP. The other question would be if it can be considered a second home and not an investment property, it doesn't matter whether you are renting it or not. Is it on a lake, near an ocean or any type of vacation community? How far apart are the two properties. What makes it a viable second home?

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

Not sure if I've got all the facts correct, but when you refer to the "old" property, is this the condo that you intend to sell at the end of the year? If that is correct, there would be next to zero benefit for you to refinance it if you will be selling in a few months.

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Hello peter what info do you need.Hello barbLanisI don't want to pay 6.25% interest on that property.the property is located 20 miles from where i currently live.

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

Please call me when able 855 411 Lend or email www. HOMEMORTGAGEXPERT.com

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

Not as you have stated it.

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

YOU need to talk to a Lender411 Loan Officer.

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