Can I refinance using HARP 2.0 considering I have PMI?

Posted on Oct 13, 2024 in Unique Loan Programs

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Answer by odisho68
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Question by Al M: Can I refinance using HARP 2.0 considering I have PMI?

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Answer by linkus86
Not typically as you must have 20% equity. If by wild chance your property has increased in value since you have purchased the property, search you possibly could.

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  1. We have refinanced borrowers using the HARP program who have PMI. Both MGIC and Genworth mortgage insurance companies will transfer your existing PMI policy to your new loan for a half point fee. Other companies will probably do the same. It makes perfect sense for them to do this since they are collecting new fee income while they are allowing borrowers to reduce their payments and improve the chances they will remain current on their mortgages, making it less likely the PMI company will have to pay claims on the policies when they default. The link below provides details for the MGIC “Refi to Mod” program. If you qualify for the new loan you automatically qualify for the policy transfer.

    http://www.mgic.com/origination/refi_to_mod.html