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FHA Borrowers Get A Break On Refinancing

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FHA Borrowers Get A Break On Refinancing

Chris Lunn, Senior Loan Consultant at Capital One Bank Home Loans, in Bethesda, Maryland, Chris.Lunn@capitalone.com, asked us to advise our clients that a new refinancing program begins on June 11, 2012.  Under the plan, home owners that have FHA mortgage financing may be eligible for a streamline refinance at a lower mortgage insurance premium. 

The upfront mortgage insurance premium, which is required on all FHA loans, will be reduced from one percent of the loan to 0.01 percent.  The annual mortgage insurance premium, which is included in monthly payments, will be reduced by half from 1.10 percent of the loan amount to 0.55 percent.

Those that have a current FHA mortgage and want to apply for a streamline refinance should contact a mortgage lender to make application.

The following requirements must met to be eligible for this special refinance program:

- The current mortgage must have been taken out before June 1, 2009.

- The payments on the current FHA mortgage loan must be current.

- The streamline refinance must lower the amount of the monthly principal and interest cost.

Again, those that are interested should contact a mortgage loan officer.  Chris Lunn, 240-483-1886, is available to assist those that do not have a current relationship with a loan officer.   

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in your community.

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Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera.

 

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Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Dawn Crawley
Dawn Crawley Realty - Pinehurst, NC
Find Pinehurst Homes

Hopefully some homeowners will be able to take advantage of this program with their refinance. 

Mar 27, 2012 09:29 PM
JOSH EVANS *JoshEvansHomes 516-655-5000
Village Properties of Mineola, LLC - Mineola, NY
Great blog and great job. Keep up the good work and good luck yo you this year. Thanks.
Mar 27, 2012 09:30 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: Any program that helps save consumers money is always welcomed.  Good information as the summer approaches.

Mar 27, 2012 09:30 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Roy and Delores,

While getting a home financed is the main objective when selling a home. There are "options" for the buyer. Many agent's neglect to mention cost saving options when the sale is moving forward.

Thanks for the good info.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 27, 2012 10:28 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good morning to all.  It is always good to receive your comments and support.

I hope you are having an outstanding week.

Orchid Show, Brookside Gardens IMG_6393

Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Mar 27, 2012 10:29 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Roy - Great information for FHA borrowers to get a break on refinancing. Anytime our clients can save money it's a good thing!  Hope you and Dolores have a great day!

Mar 27, 2012 11:06 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Roy,

Thanks for the information about streamline FHA refinacing. I will pass this on to folks who could use the information.

Mar 28, 2012 04:12 AM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Roy, the new FHA refinance costs have dropped dramatically and should help many homeowners with current FHA financing see a monthly savings when they refinance.  Great post.  

Mar 28, 2012 06:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good afternoon to all.  Please share this information with home owners in your community.

 

Orchid Show, Brookside Gardens IMG_6400

Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Mar 28, 2012 06:39 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We are enjoying another beautiful day in Kentlands. Enjoy the colors of the season with your camera in hand.

Mar 29, 2016 02:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a beautiful morning in Kentlands and an ideal time for outdoor activities.

Have a great Saturday and a wonderful weekend.

Jun 17, 2016 09:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a sunny Friday morning in Kentlands but are expecting rain later today.

Have a great weekend.

Oct 21, 2016 12:50 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

One of the March, 2017, challenges to go back an update old blogs. I am in that process.

Mar 05, 2017 09:24 AM