Is Refinancing Available for FHA, VA, Jumbo, or USDA Loans?
Yes. Refinancing is available for all of these types of loans. For example, you can refinance your FHA loan without a minimum credit score, and still potentially gain benefits and save money by doing so.
Qualifying borrowers can apply for a VA refinancing program, known as the Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), which also does not require a minimum credit score.
The USDA has a similar program which does not even require a credit score report.
Jumbo loans also can be refinanced, but under different circumstances than the government-backed loan programs. Jumbo loans generally require a higher credit score, including a minimum score of 660, as well as a minimum DTI rate of 43%. The overall requirements for refinancing a jumbo loan are generally higher than for conforming loans with comparable rates.
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Note that you can also refinance these loans into conventional loans, though the rates and loan terms available in each case will vary.
- What Does It Mean to Refinance a Mortgage?
- How Does My Credit Score Affect Refinancing?
- How Much Equity Do I Need to Have Before Refinancing?
- How Do I Refinance My Mortgage?
- How Do I Know If I Am Eligible to Refinance My Mortgage?
- What Are Some of the Benefits of Refinancing?
- When Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
- What Are the Disadvantages of Mortgage Refinancing through a Third-Party Mortgage Broker?
- Will Refinancing Lower My PMI?
- What Are the Costs and Fees of Refinancing?
- Should I Refinance If I Only Plan on Living in My Home for a Few More Years?