Today’s mortgage lending environment is becoming more and more difficult for borrower to get approved for mortgage refinance traction. Since the housing market began to turn lenders have started to tighten up their underwriting standards making it harder for borrower to get approved. Fortunately, for veteran borrowers they have two very flexible transaction options to ease the approval process through their own VA home loan program.
VA Interest Rate Reduction Loan (IRRL)
The 1st option is something called a VA Interest Rate Reduction Loan (IRRL). This is a loan where the veteran borrower already has a VA home loan and would like to refinance down to a lower interest rate given the current market interest rates. The amazing benefit of this loan is that it’s incredibility easy to get approved. There are no appraisals required so value is not of a concern. There are no minimum credit scores; however, some investors and large banks have started requiring minimum credit scores recently.
The paperwork needed to process these loans is minimal at best. There are no paystubs, W2s, or bank statements required. One thing to watch at for is with such easy credit standards veterans become very susceptible to unscrupulous lenders that are more than willing to take advantage of borrower. The majority of my previous clients are receiving unprecedented amount mailers that make it seem that VA rates are lower than that actually are. So please watch out for your closing costs when proceeding with caution with such a transaction.
Summary of the VA IRRL
· VA to VA loan rate and term rate reduction
· Appraisal, income docs, or asset docs are not required
· Verification of the past 12 months of mortgage payments, and minimum credit scores may be required
· 1 or 2 skipped mortgage payments
· Up-to 2 discount points may be rolled into the loan
Cash out or rate and term VA refinance
The 2nd option is what is considered a full VA refinance transaction with an appraisal, and all of the other normal documentation i.e. paystubs, W2s, ect. The nice thing about this loan is that it allows borrower to refinance all the way up to the current value of the veterans home. That’s right 100% financing on refinance transaction for not only borrowers who are looking for rate and term refinancing coming out off an ARM or another conventional loan but also for cash out refinance transactions as well. So veterans that want to consolidate debt, do home improvement projects, or for other various reason are allow. In addition, to this the VA loan will allow VA jumbo loan refinance transactions that are over $417,000 or some in high cost areas. But another word of warning the guidelines for VA jumbo refinance transactions can get very complicate so please make sure your loan officer is very familiar with VA loan or you could really get yourself into some problems.
Summary of VA Cash out Refinance
· Cash out refinances up to 100% of the value of the home established by a VA appraisal
· Refinance out of ARMs or other mortgage like conventional & FHA loans
· VA jumbo refinance loans are available but proceed with caution
· No monthly mortgage insurance unlike most mortgages without 20% equity.
By: Josh Klenda
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VA Refinance Home Loans
May 16th, 2010Posted in Article
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How to Finance or Refinance a Motorcycle Loan
January 20th, 2010
If you want to get a loan for your motorcycle or refinance a current loan, follow our simple advice to get you back on the road. Never mind public opinion, obtaining a motorcycle loan can be a straightforward and easy process if you follow the correct procedure. The refinance company or motorcycle loan company can usually get back to you straight away to offer you their best interest rates. When you know what interest rates and repayments will be you can then calculate accordingly how much this will cost you. If you can afford this and think it is at a good rate then you have got another step underway. Check the terms and conditions to make sure there are no hidden costs or extra add ons. When you have found the best package to suit you, then you can send in your application online or over the phone. Even after the application is sent in, you do not have to commit to this. The company will make a customised package for you to work from. It is recommended to stay with you current company if the interest rates will not help you save money and reduce fees or penalties. Many people can usually obtain a secure interest rate if they refinance so it is always good to send applications in so you can compare different companies and find the best one for you.
Getting the best motorcycle loans rates
The number of months the loan is for, your credit report score, and the price you pay in total for the motorcycle are all factors that can determine the final rate of interest of your motorcycle loan. The company that may lend you the money will rank your credit history is the main criteria of your loan rate. The less you have to pay in interest rates the higher your credit score is. It is ideal to check your credit rating before you apply for a loan and make sure all information is correct or otherwise you may be paying a lot more than you should have to. The number of months you apply to pay of your loan could determine whether you pay more or less. The longer the months the more interest that will be paid. A motorcycle loan taken out for 6o months will have a lower monthly interest rate than a 36 months loan but the overall total for the 60 month loan will be larger. The price paid in total for your loan including dealer adds ons can also determine interest rates. When you research and know the value of your motorcycle you can stop yourself from overpaying the motorcycle loan payments. If you are buying a new motorcycle check the dealers invoice or price he paid for the motorcycle is before you head to the dealer. The best price is between the dealers price and the dealers invoice price. The dealer will always add money on so they can make a profit but it is far greater than the price they brought it for. Lowering the price of your motorcycle could mean lowering the repayments too.
When purchasing a used motorcycle from a local dealer be aware that the dealer will price the motorcycle at the highest value and this may include the cost of the dealer having the motorcycle reconditioned. Try to find a compromise with the dealer on what is a reasonable price for a bike in your area. The dealer has an asking price is always far more than they may have paid for it, as they like to make a heavy profit. Look around and check out all motorcycle dealers to find a deal that is best for you. When a dealer offers you an option that may be not necessarily needed, take account that this will add to the total value of the motorcycle and increase the repayments and interest rate. Some options that you may be asked to take are sales promotion fund, paint sealant, freight expense, assembly charge and dealer advertising association holdbacks. Compare the best deals that may include these options for the best deal for you. Some options can be removed for an even better price on your motorcycle.
By: Claire Calkin
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