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But some states have laws that require lenders to verify borrowers income on all mortgages regardless of what the federal program allows. You can refinance to the FHA Streamline Refinance program and pay reduced rates for both for upfront MIP and annual mortgage insurance premiums. However, streamline refinances also come with their own list of requirements, namely that the refinance has a “net tangible benefit.” In other words, it should help the homeowner, not just put money in the pocket of the loan originator. The FHA has a scoring system based on the streamline refinancing performance of each lender's FHA loans.

Streamline Refinance applicants must demonstrate that theres a Net Tangible Benefit in the refinance; a legitimate reason for refinancing. LPMI is similar to BPMI except that it is paid for by the lender, streamline refinancing and the borrower is often unaware of its existence. Instead, it uses payment history as a gauge for future loan performance.

While qualifying for a mortgage refinance is generally a lot harder than it has been in the past (now that lenders actually care how your mortgage performs), there are less cumbersome options available. Take this hypothetical example provided by Paul Skeens, president of Colonial Mortgage Co.

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