Conventional Rate & Term Refinancing, With No Seasoning Period.

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Conventional Rate & Term Refinancing, With No Seasoning Period.

Lender · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are both conventional lenders. They each have their own set of guidelines to be followed. Below are the required LTV ratio's for Rate and Term Refinances, from both of these guidelines. The LTV ratios for a rate and term refinance are according to current appraised value of the property.

This includes refinancing private, hard money and rehab liens on the property. 

Freddie Mac - min credit score: 620 - for up to 6 mortgaged properties.

Fannie Mae - min credit score: 620 - for up to 4 mortgaged properties, & a Min credit score: 720 - 5-10 mortgaged properties

THESE ARE FOR MORTGAGED Properties 1-6; For Freddie Mac, a Rate and Term Refinance for a Primary Residence;

  • 95% for 1 unit
  • 80% LTV for 2-4 units

THESE ARE FOR MORTGAGED Properties 1-4; For Fannie Mae, a Rate and Term Refinance for a Primary Residence;

  • 1 unit - 95%
  • 2 unit - 85%
  • 3-4 unit is 75%

THESE ARE FOR MORTGAGED Properties 1-6; For Freddie Mac, a Rate and Term Refinance for an Investment Residence;

  • 75% for 1-4 Units..... Up to 6 mortgaged properties allowed.

THESE ARE FOR MORTGAGED Properties 1-4; For Fannie Mae, a Rate and Term Refinance for a Investment Residence;

75% for 1-4 Units

7-10 Mortgaged Properties; For Fannie Mae, a Rate and Term Refinance for an Investment Residence;

75% for 1 Units

70% for 2-4 Units

Fannie Mae Guideline for Rate & Term, Mortgaged Property 1-4.

Fannie Mae Guideline for Rate & Term, Mortgaged Property 5-10.

Freddie Mac Guideline for Rate & Term.

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  • Broker · Logan, UT · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @Jerry Padilla

    Your subject says "no seasoning" yet you mention nothing about this in the body of the post.

    Do all of these loans have no seasoning requirements?

    Is this new with Fannie and Freddie?

    Thanks

  • Lender · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    @William Hochstedler

    Thank you for the reply! I am sorry for the confusion. I meant the rate and term refinancing (not including cash out) of any liens on the property, including private, hard money, conventional, FHA, rehab require no seasoning. I have seen a lot of investors that think there is a period of time that is required before refinancing. Many believe there is a 6 -12 month period before they can refinance. There is no seasoning required with a rate and term refinance. For example, I have clients that use hard money or short term liens to purchase and rehab a property and as long as the required LTV is supported (as above) then they can rate and term refinance for the lower interest rate and longer term. This isn't a new guideline, but a common misconception that I see.

  • Real Estate Agent · naperville, IL · Member since 2014 · 193 posts · 53 votes
    10y

    HI @Jerry Padilla..I recently acquired a property for Cash for $125K in Jan. 2016 and put $20K on rehab. The appraised value is $175K. If I want to Cash Out, would it get 75% of $145K or 75% of $175K??

    Thanks!

  • Lender · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    A cash out refinance is a little different than a rate and term refinance. After the 6 month period, which you are close to, 

    • On an investment property; A SFR if you have #1-6 mortgaged property you can pull out up to 75% of the equity and a 2-4 units is up to 70% equity. 
    • On an investment property; If you have 7-10 mortgaged properties, including subject you can only pull out money in the first 6 months (delayed financing) that you own the property, if you own the property free and clear. As long as the value is there (on a SFR 70% LTV and 2-4 units 65% LTV) You can take out up to a maximum of the purchase price plus closing costs on the property.

    You would qualify for delayed financing for less than 6 months, and it will be about the same amount for delayed financing and cash out. The Maximum you could cash out would be your purchase price even if the appraisal is higher. 

    @Kumar Paj

  • Real Estate Agent · naperville, IL · Member since 2014 · 193 posts · 53 votes
    10y

    Thanks @Jerry Padilla.. so this means, if I want to pull out most of the money using Cash Out Refinance (75% of appraised value), I will have to wait for 6 months...correct?

  • Lender · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    Yes, but you can start the process prior to 6 months. You just can't close until after 6 months. It takes roughly 45 days to close now with the new TRID guidelines. 

  • Real Estate Agent · naperville, IL · Member since 2014 · 193 posts · 53 votes
    10y

    That's a very good point..didn't think about it....Thanks!

  • Rental Property Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2019 · 31 posts · 25 votes
    7y

    @Jerry Padilla. I have a similar situation to @Kumar Paj above: I recently acquired a property with hard money for $88K in June 2019 and put $15K into rehab. It is now July 2019 and the appraised value is $130K. If my property has a lien on it from the hard money, could I do a rate and term refi and can I get 75% of $130K?

  • Lender · Hackensack, NJ · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 372 votes
    7y
    Short answer to your question is yes you can 

    Originally posted by @Dakota A.:

    @Jerry Padilla. I have a similar situation to @Kumar Paj above: I recently acquired a property with hard money for $88K in June 2019 and put $15K into rehab. It is now July 2019 and the appraised value is $130K. If my property has a lien on it from the hard money, could I do a rate and term refi and can I get 75% of $130K?

  • Lender · Rochester, NY · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @Dakota Adney

    Yes you could.

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