FHA Streamline Refinance

For existing FHA mortgage loans, the FHA Streamline Refinance program is the most common and quickest way to refinance your home loan. The FHA Streamline Refinance program is unique because unlike most refinance loans, the streamline program does not require verifying income or assets. Depending on how much you have paid down on your original loan balance, no appraisal may be necessary. Beginning in January 2015, the new FHA MIP dropped to.85% from 1.35% and above.

For example, if you initially had a $200,000 loan, your new loan amount cannot exceed $201,500 or you will need a new appraisal on your property when you go through the FHA Streamline Refinance program. The FHA Streamline Refinance program will also allow for an unrestricted loan-to-value ratio, so you can refinance into a lower rate even if you are upside down on your loan.