VA Refinance Loan (IRRRL): Streamline for Our Military
Fast & Easy Refinance for Current VA Mortgages
VA Streamline Refinancing in Gainesville, FL
VA Refinance Loan (IRRRL): Streamlined for Our Military
Fast & Easy Refinance for Current VA Mortgages
The VA Streamline Refinance is officially known as an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL). Many veterans who purchased their home in Gainesville with no money down in the last few years find themselves under water today. With the VA Streamline Refinance sometimes we are not required to obtain an appraisal depending on a variety of factors. As a matter of fact many of the verifications are waived! In addition, you can complete a VA Streamline Refinance with no cash out of pocket, and even get money for certain home improvements at closing. Only veterans with current VA loans are eligible for the IRRRL.
You’ve probably been told that getting your loan refinanced is much easier than purchasing the home originally. Never is that more true than with the VA IRRRL. There are no income or asset verifications required on a VA Streamline Refinance. That means no bank statement, paystubs, tax returns or W2s. Technically you can be unemployed and still get approved for an IRRRL. Appraisals are also waived on a VA Streamline Refinance. You can be underwater on your mortgage, as many in Gainesville are, and you can still get a reduction of your interest rate with a VA Streamline Refinance.
FHA Streamline Refinance Requirements
Existing VA Mortgage
You must have an existing VA mortgage. FHA, conventional and sub-prime loans are not eligible for a VA Streamline Refinance. If you have an FHA mortgage you might want to check into the FHA Streamline Program.
Primary Residence
You must be able to prove that you once occupied the home as your primary residence.
Current on Payments
You must be current on your mortgage payments.
Payment History
You cannot have more than 1 late payment on your mortgage in the last 12 months.
No Cash Out
You cannot get any cash from the VA IRRRL transaction. However, you can include closing costs in the refinance so that you are not required to bring cash to close. In addition, you are allowed up to $6000 toward energy efficiency improvements on your home (see below).
Certificate of Eligibility
You need an updated Certificate of Eligibility. There are websites that will offer to help you get your COE for a fee, but that is not necessary. Simply contact Landmark Mortgage Planners and we will help you get it for free.
Solar heating systems, including solar systems for heating water for domestic use
Solar heating and cooling systems
Caulking and weather-stripping
Furnace efficiency modifications limited to replacement burners, boilers, or furnaces that are designed to reduce the amount of fuel consumed
Devices for modifying flue openings which will increase efficiency of the heating system
Electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems which replace standing gas pilot lights.
Clock thermostats
New or additional insulation in the ceiling, attic, wall and floor
Water heater insulation
Storm windows and/or doors, including thermal windows and/or doors
Heat pumps
Vapor barriers
With VA rates at an all time low, now is a great time to apply for a VA Streamline Refinance. Apply online or schedule an appointment today, and a Landmark Mortgage Planner will contact you to discuss the process.
