Denied refinancing after forbearance

Denied refinancing after forbearance

Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 0 votes

I recently applied for a cash out refinance with Aimloan for an investment property currently serviced by Aimloan.  Back in May 2020 I requested a forbearance due to financial hardship associated with lost rents.  I restarted payments in September and after 4 consecutive months of on time payments I requested a refinance.  We got to the last mile of the refinance process and was notified that because I took a forbearance I was not eligible and that I need to have 12 monthly payments in order to qualify.  Considering that my loan is backed by Freddie Mac and if covered on the federal guidelines which state, 3 months of on time payments I found it contradicting to federal guidelines.  Is Aimloan violating federal guidelines by denying my loan based on me accepting a forbearance? I like to hear your feedback.  Thanks

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Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
5y

A lender can use more restrictive guidelines than Fannie/Freddie.  A loan just needs to meet those minimum guidelines for them to be able to sell the loan on the secondary market.

By requesting forbearance, you have become a higher risk borrower. Forbearance during covid will not have affected your credit, but it will impact your ability to borrow.

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  • Lender · Nationwide Lender · Member since 2019 · 391 posts · 140 votes
    5y

    @Pedro Florentino

    There must be more to the reasoning than they are telling you. You are correct, three months worth of payments must have been made before a refinance is allowed. Pre-Covid was 12 months I believe. You should question them about it, they should definitely know the guidelines right now. If they will not provide you an answer just find another lender. Plenty of us out there to help!

  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
    5y

    A lender can use more restrictive guidelines than Fannie/Freddie.  A loan just needs to meet those minimum guidelines for them to be able to sell the loan on the secondary market.

    By requesting forbearance, you have become a higher risk borrower. Forbearance during covid will not have affected your credit, but it will impact your ability to borrow.

  • Andrew PostellPro Member
    Lender · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    5y

    @Pedro Florentino as mentioned above you can refinance but just not with that lender apparently.  Just find a different lender. If that truly was the only reason you should be able to get a cash out loan no problem.

  • Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    Thank you all for comments and advise; I've started talking to other lenders.  It just doesn't appear right that Aimloan can bi-pass federal guidelines.  Aside from the short term lose of rent due to vacancy at the beginning of COVID and request for the minimum 3 month forbearance period I have never been late on payments.  I'm a stronger borrow with 800 credit score, and six figure income.  Another lender will be more than happy for my business.  Thanks again all, happy investing.  

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