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Possibility of VA 100% refinance?

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We currently have a VA home loan at a 5% rate on the main mortgage with a balance of about $322K and a second loan at 7% with a balance of about $63K.  Ultimately, we would like to combine the two mortgages and lock in an interest rate below 5%.  The tax assessed value of the house is $335K but we estimate the FMV to be approximately $385K.  My credit rating is 720+ and my husband and I can document income.  The only uncertainty is what the house would actually appraise for. When we originally bought it in 2006, it appraised for $350K.  However, we have done significant remodeling and added a pool. 
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Indy03, if you are still reading this post I have 1 possible option for you
( not an IRRRL with subordination ). If you are interested you can go to my profile page and my email address is under "notes".
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August 24 2011
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It does not matter if the 2nd was a purchase 2nd or not on VA, you are still capped at 90% if you combine into 1 loan. 
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August 24 2011
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The question is is when did you get your second mortgage. Right now VA rates are low enough that it would definitely make sense to look into refinancing. Rates are well below 5 in the low 4's paying the majority of closing costs. I would be more than happy to help you.
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August 24 2011
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The best source of free property valuations is your local realtor.  With the pool, you can usually get 35 cent to the dollar on what it cost.  Kitchens and bath remodeling get your 45 cents or more.

As previously mentioned, if the second was not used to originally purchase the home, the paying off the second with the first is called a cash our refinance.  The VA places limits of 90% LTV on this kind of refi.

Hopefully, with favorable news from your realtor, you can make this work.

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August 21 2011
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You might be able to go 90% loan to the value of your home and put both the 1st and 2nd mortgage into one but we will need to check out the guidelines for certain.  If you would like call or e-mail me and i can see what we can do.
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August 21 2011
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Hello... If the second was obtained after the purchase of the home you will be unable to go to 100% on a VA loan. To do a straight rate and term the appraised value will have to equal the first mortgage and you can resubordinate the second. Hope this is helpful
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