Refinancing Interest Only Mortgage

by Lynn Helwig from Chattanooga, TN USA

Ask Kate About Refinancing Interest Only Mortgage: Hi Kate, My husband and I are interested in refinancing an interest only mortgage. We currently own a home with an interest only type loan.

We are considering refinancing to transition to a fixed 30 year loan.

We have moved out of the state and we rent the home when possible due to the decline in the real estate market. We have not purchased another home and will not until we can sell this home.

I have a few questions. First we are working with a mortgage broker in the state in which our house resides, so we'll be doing everything over the phone. The broker told us that we could refinance but as a second home since it is no longer our primary residence.

He also told us that due to our debt to income ratio being too high (I am currently unemployed) the underwriter suggested that we consolidate one of our debts (a large credit card) into the mortgage. The broker provided approximately what the new rate would be and approximately how much the monthly payments would be including principle, interest, taxes and insurance.

Since we are working over the phone what should we expect at this point? Should the broker provide us something in writing first? Or do we pay for the appraisal before he puts anything in writing? Thank you very much in advance.

Kate Answers: Refinancing Interest Only Mortgage

Dear Lynn, Get everything in writing, writing, writing. Once more, in writing!

If you don't get the loan terms, interest rates and mortgage closing costs in writing, you stand to receive an unpleasant surprise at closing. Find out the secret to a smooth refinance at How To Lock Mortgage Rates Over The Phone.

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