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FHA Streamline Refinance Program

FHA Streamline Refinance: Getting Tougher To Do

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

FHA Streamline Refinance guidelines have changed and gotten more strict. Now you must provide income, asset and employment information as well as get an appraisal done when financing closing costs.

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Arizona FHA Streamline Refinance Requires 620 Credit Score

by Justin McHood FHA Loans

Arizona FHA Streamline Now Requires Minimum 620 Credit Score
Yesterday, it was announced that virtually all lenders in the US now require a minimum credit score of 620 for the Arizona FHA Streamline refinance loan program. TB&W made the announcement that they were moving their minimum credit score requirement for all Arizona FHA streamline mortgage refinance [...]

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FHA Streamline Refinance: No Longer Easy?

by Justin McHood Credit Scores

The FHA Streamline refinance was originally created by HUD to “make it easy” for people who currently had FHA loans to be able to take advantage of lower interest rates when they were available without having to completely re-qualify for a new loan.
Recently, many lenders now require credit scores of 620 if you want to [...]

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The FHA Streamline Refinance: Do You Need A 620 Credit Score?

by Justin McHood Credit Scores

Many lenders have started requiring a 620 minimum credit score for the FHA streamline program. Many, but not all – and it is not a FHA requirement that you have a 620 minimum credit score.

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Arizona FHA Streamline Refinance: No Credit Score Required

by Justin McHood Arizona Home Financing Options

FHA streamline refinance program does NOT require a credit score. You can participate in the FHA streamline refinance program regardless of credit score as long as you meet three criteria.

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REBarCamp Phoenix – No Loan Officers Allowed

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

REBarCamp Phoenix. Don’t Miss It.

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Arizona FHA Loans: Most Lenders Now Requiring A Minimum 620 Credit Score For Arizona FHA Loans

by Justin McHood Arizona Home Financing Options

Arizona FHA loan guidelines are getting tougher. Most lenders are now requiring a minimum mid credit score of 620 in order to qualify for an FHA loan.

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FHA Refinance Streamline: More Information

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

One of the things that we have been playing with is setting up individual micro-sites that will expand out information about a loan program. One of our recent efforts about the FHA refinance streamline program seems to be getting some traction and people are finding it useful.
How many micro-sites are needed for individual loan programs? [...]

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Arizona FHA Refinance With No Appraisal Required

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

Is it possible to do an Arizona FHA refinance with no appraisal?
Many people in Arizona want to take advantage of low interest rates, but currently owe more than their house is worth because property values have went down over the last couple of years. If you are currently in an FHA or VA loan, it [...]

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FHA Streamline Refinancing: Is A Local Arizona Loan Officer Better?

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

If you are reading this, the chances are high that you are investigating what the FHA streamline refinancing program is and whether or not it makes sense in your case. Even though the FHA streamline refinancing program is relatively easy to understand when compared to other FHA loan programs, chances are that you will learn [...]

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FHA Streamline Refinance: When Can You Lock Your FHA Streamline Rate?

by Justin McHood FHA Streamline Refinance Program

Many people are taking advantage of the FHA streamline refinance program because interest rates are significantly lower than they were when they took out their FHA loan.
When doing an FHA streamline refinance, when can you lock your loan?
Each lender is different, but generally speaking, you must have completed an application and provided the required documentation [...]

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