Tag Archive for: Cash Out Refinance

How to Use Home Equity to Buy a Second Home

Mortgage rates are still low and a lot of homeowners are thinking about expanding their portfolio. If you have a good chunk of home equity right now, it’s a good time to think about investing in a second property. I’ve been fielding questions from clients recently: Is now a good time to purchase an investment […]

Refinance Rates Drop as FHFA Eliminates Fee

Last week on July 16, 2021, the FHFA formally announced plans to eliminate the 0.5% adverse market refinance fee, sending lenders into a competitive race to drop rates for qualified borrowers ahead of schedule. According to the FHFA press release, “Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will eliminate the Adverse Market Refinance Fee for loan deliveries […]

Can I Refinance My Mortgage Without An Appraisal?

When you’re getting ready to refinance your mortgage, one factor that impacts the terms of your new loan is the appraisal. A current home appraisal creates the basis of your home’s value in today’s housing market. But not every mortgage refinance requires a home appraisal. This can relieve a lot of stress for homeowners who […]

HELOC vs. Cash Out Refinance

The federal income tax code was significantly altered beginning the first of this year. Several traditional deductions such as mortgage interest deductions, state and local income tax deductions and others were changed or otherwise eliminated altogether. In exchange, income tax rates for all brackets were reduced. This was the first major tax reform since 1981. […]