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When we bought our house in Oct 07' they split our mortgage and we currently have 2 with BofA - the first is a 30 year fixed w/rate 6.75% and the 2nd is for $60K+ for 360mths with a rate 8.25%.  Is there anyway we can get this last mortgage lower or consoldiate to bring down our monthly payment - we also have our property taxes rolled into the mortgage - which i think may have dropped now that our house has lost value.  Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated. 
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Apply for a FHA refinance it will be what they call a cash out because of the second mortgage, but it will work for you at this time, if your home is valued more than the payoff you can roll the closing into the mortgage and recap your loss in about 9-mos or 18 -months, good luck.
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March 27 2009
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I stand by my answer!  "What would that accomplish"??? Please read the question first before answering and bad mouthing someone else.  If home values go down there is a way to reassess your value with the county assessor's office.  I have helped many many people achieve that and save them money when the home they purchased through me and with their 100% satisfaction (I might add to the naysayers) dropped 50% of its value.  Since mdavies167's property taxes are rolled into his mortgage he needs to take care of the tax issues and then talk to his bank.  How come when I suggest a refi and I get screamed at and you wilkins thinks it is ok to say so as a "confirmed lender".....  The point is to help and answer the questions not trash others uselessly.  Shame on you. 
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March 27 2009
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"What are you talking about??  What would that accomplish?"
 
Mark, I have no idea either.

"Once it is accepted give that to your lender (contact BofA) and tell them that the property value has gone down so they can adjust it  You might also talk loan modification or high loan to value refi."

Just an agent trying to get points and offering bad advice.

Catherine, I did not see them mention they were underwater or in a hardship, did you?  I would recommend sticking to the buying and selling section.....well, maybe I wouldn't.
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March 25 2009
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Catherine,

What are you talking about??  What would that accomplish?
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Check out an FHA refi.  You can go up to 97.5% of the value of your home.  With that you taxes would be escrowed.  If your loan is higher then 97.5% you may have to bring some money to the closing table. 
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March 25 2009
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In regards to property value: You will need to provide comparable sales to the Alameda assessor's office and fill out their form,  Once it is accepted give that to your lender (contact BofA) and tell them that the property value has gone down so they can adjust it  You might also talk loan modification or high loan to value refi.
good luck,
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March 25 2009
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Since you have a 1st and 2nd mortgage you didn't put 20% down. My guess is your home has lost more than 20% of it's value. That leaves you with owing more on your home than it's currently worth. Lenders don't like that. ..... Good luck, Rudi 
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