In the
short video below, I discuss the
delayed purchase financing exception, which permits those who have purchased a home "
all cash" to
refinance within the first six months of their acquisition. Prior to introduction of the delayed purchase exception, a homeowner needed to wait six months before attempting to recapture his investment and replenish his cash reserves.
We are all aware that in a competitive purchase environment, a buyer who comes in with a cash offer will likely get priority consideration from the seller. After all, there will be no loan approval to worry about, there will be lessened risk that if the appraisal is shy there might be big trouble, and last but not least, there is now the inherent potential for a very quick close. Very appealing indeed.
But if you're the buyer in this situation, converting a substantial amount of liquid funds into real estate might invoke other financial considerations. Sometimes a mortgage can be very good thing from a number of viewpoints --- not to mention when that mortgage rate may be at or near all-time lows.
As one might expect, there are some guidelines which must be followed when refinancing a free and clear property within the first six months of acquisition. They are:
- The new loan amount cannot be more than the borrower's documented, initial cash investment in the property, plus closing costs, fees and any points paid. These are all subject to the new loan's loan-to-value guidelines.
- The purchase transaction must have been arm's length.
- The settlement statement must support that no mortgage financing was initially used to acquire the home.
- The source of funds for the purchase must be documented.
RPM can exercise the delayed purchase financing option on programs that will accommodate loan amounts to $1,000,000. If you recently worked with all-cash buyers to purchase a home, this is a great follow up topic for your next "check in." If you need more information about the delayed purchase financing exception or any other residential mortgage program, simply call me at 877-270-5959, or send an e-mail to rspinosa@rpm-mtg.com Online pre-approval is always available for your clients at themortgagedictionary.com.
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