Achieving The Short Refinance

By Raynard Nestor

When your house is in trouble you need to do everything you can to make sure that you don't go into foreclosure. Yes it's easy to just give up, but it looks terrible on your credit if you manage to lose your home in that way. Fortunately there are a few other options that you can take advantage of so that you don't end up in more debt. One thing that you can do is opt for a short refinance.

This is a lot like a short sell, but it allows you to stay inside your home rather than being forced to vacate it. Basically what happens is you pay off your loan quickly and probably for a lower amount than usual. It sounds good, but in reality you will just be starting up another loan process.

It sounds unbelievable but there are an increasing number of lenders accepting this considering the dropping value rate of homes everywhere. It might not have been possible for you several years ago, but now it's a real option. So perhaps you should learn about a few of the steps that are going to be required of you before you actually make this work.

it might take you some calls or long hold times to eventually find the person in charge of approving the short refinance, but persistence always pays off! When you get in contact with the best person, ask if they can offer you a short refinance. In the event that they approve it you want to recollect who you chatted with, write down their name and telephone number in the event the lending company develops a bout of absentmindedness.

The company will usually have an online application for you to fill out, so you'll need to do that. There will also be some physical documentation to fill out, so find out about it along the way; you don't want to miss a single detail. The short refinance can be a complicated process, but if it means you get to keep your house it's completely worthwhile.

Once you get your new loan approval, you can go ahead and submit your short refinance request. This is usually a fast loan, and will be closed in no more than one week assuming your lender accepts it. Of course there is a chance that your lender will flat out say no, and this is something that you will need to be prepared for.

This isn't precisely an orthodox strategy and it could be awfully complicated. Still it's better than going into foreclosure any day. If you are feeling you are in peril then check with your bank to determine if a short refinance is possible. It could be the best call you ever make! - 29970

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