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Updated almost 6 years ago on . Most recent reply
Anyone know of a lender that does interest only refi?
I just found out about interest only refinance and I think that is the loan that's going to work best for me. Only problem is that I'm having a tough time finding a lender that still provides one.
Does anyone have any info on who would still be providing those?
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- Loan Officer / Processor / Life & Health Agent
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To answer your question all you have to do is ask your Loan Officer or Broker add I/O to your new loan. This is standard and super simple on all property types.
I've been in the mortgage game for 16 years as an LO and Processor and I've seen cycles that KILL appreaciation. From now to 10 years there will be a market correction and if your home loses value and principal didn't go your chances of becoming upside down on your home are much greater. You need to Pull Out ( rents & refinance ) and Push down ( Mortgage Balance) to obtain maxium LTV ( Loan to Value ) year after year. Appreciation shouldn't be a factor because you have no control over it unless it's forced by a rehab.
I also don't want to pay off any of my (4) investment homes but paying down the mortgage coupled with rental income will ensure that I can always refinance my homes for more opportunities every 1 to 7 years or however I see fit. Regardless of market corrections.
Since you're so focused on I/O maybe you should get HELOC and at least that way your entire mortgage won't stay at the same balance forever. I'm all about leverage and UOPM ( Using other peoples money to make money ) but you will go upside down faster if you use I/O only methods on 100% of your balance.
If your RE investing strategy is based on appreciation first, you're going to crash and burn. Appreciation should only be looked at if it's forced by a rehab. Good luck