Cash-out refinancing is a relatively simple process which involves evaluating your home to see if you have built up enough equity and checking your income to see if you qualify to refinance. Lenders will allow you to refinance up to 80% LTV (loan to value)
Once you make the decision to refinance, you will need to provide financial documentation to support the increased mortgage amount as well as pay certain fees
Below is an example of 80% LTV:
Estimated Home Value : $1,350,000
Current Mortgage Balance: $600,000
You can borrow up to: $480,000
**Every client situation is unique, but we strive to help each individual understand what their potential refinance could look like and can help explain both the process and the numbers.
In addition, it is important to understand the specific steps involved in a refinance as well as understand the additional costs involved.
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The difference between a cash-out refinance and a refinance is the amount that you are borrowing. With a regular refinance, your new mortgage will be for the same amount as your existing mortgage. The only change might be your mortgage rate. If your new mortgage rate is lower, you will be saving money through lower mortgage interest payments. With a cash-out refinance, you are increasing your mortgage balance amount, in addition to other possible changes such as your mortgage rate. Since you are borrowing more money, your mortgage payments might also be larger. This is always specific to your situation and we would advise you to speak with a SafeBridge Mortgage Professional to see what your options are.
Legal fees may vary but are the responsibility of the homeowner. You will need to work with a Real Estate Lawyer who will facilitate this on behalf of the homeowner.
An up to date value of your home is needed to help the lender assess how much money you can refinance (up to the 80% LTV) Appraisal fees range from city to city and often increase with the value of the home.
Since a mortgage refinanced means you are creating a new mortgage, you will need to pay a fee to have the new mortgage registered. **Some lenders waive this fee.
If you happen to switch lenders during the refinancing process you will need to pay a mortgage discharge fee to the lender you are leaving. This fee ranges from lender to lender.
This is by far the most expensive part of the refinancing process. Depending upon which type of mortgage you are breaking, you may have to pay a substantial penalty to get out of your mortgage contract. For Variable mortgages you will need to pay 3 months interest. For a Fixed rate mortgage you will need to pay the IRD penalty.
There are a number of key benefits of cash-out refinancing
1. Borrow More Money
Cash out refinancing is done so that you as the borrower can borrow more money, and more specifically orrow a large amount of money all at once. This is in comparison to other options that may have lower limits such as credit cards or lines of credit.
2. Borrow at a Lower Interest Rate
A cash-out refinance allows you to borrow money as a secured loan through your home so you will be paying a much lower interest rate that a traditional credit card or other unsecured loans which typically have higher interest rates.
3. Borrow with Smaller Required payments
All mortgages are amortized over a period of 25 or 30 years. This means that your mortgage payments are spread out over a long period of time
At SafeBridge our access to over 63 different lenders sets us apart. With over 20+ years in the mortgage lending space our team of mortgage professionals is qualified to help you find cottage financing that suits your needs.
No two cash-out refinancing situations are alike and we pride ourselves in customized solutions that solve your unique challenges with regards to refinancing.
When you work with SafeBridge, our team of professionals take the time to understand your situation and come up with the perfect financing solution. It is always in your best interest to work with a company that will not only help you secure financing but also keep in mind your holistic financial goals and make sure they are all in alignment. As a company we help thousands of clients each year find the perfect financing solution to fit their needs. When it comes to refinancing, our team of exceptional mortgage brokers will assist you with finding the perfect financing terms.
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The maximum LTV ratio for a cash-out refinance is 80%. Depending on your credit and income, you might not be able to qualify for a 80% LTV. If you have bad credit, the maximum allowed LTV by your lender might be lower.
There are a number of things you could do with the money you pull out of your home. The most common uses are paying off debt, home improvements or renovations and investments.
Yes, if you want to do a cash-out refinance to pull out equity, you will need to break the terms of your existing mortgage which will mean you will be subject to a penalty payable to the lender that is holding your mortgage. If you have a Variable mortgage you will have to pay 3 months interest, whereas if you have a Fixed mortgage you may need to pay an IRD penalty which is much more expensive and is calculated by your lender.
Chris is a Co-Founder and Financial Advisor at SafeBridge Financial Group, the originators of Mortgage Centered Financial Planning, and is passionate about serving his clients and empowering the incredible team to “Be Better. Be Inspiring.” Prior to co-founding SafeBridge, Chris started his career as a Financial Advisor with Sun Life Financial, formerly Clarica Financial Services, and had the privilege of serving many clients financial needs for over a decade.
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