Subject:                                     VA Refinances - either they are IRRRL or cash-out, NOT rate/term - tip of the day

 

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Tip of the day- VA Refinances - either they are IRRRL or cash-out, NOT rate/term

 

Due to the recent VA DU update we’ve been receiving a lot of exception requests for VA DU Refers.

 

In reviewing these exception requests, we’re seeing a common error on the VA Refinances.  A number of these VA Refi’s have been incorrectly registered and underwritten (with DU findings) as rate/term refi’s.  VA only allows rate/term refi’s on special circumstances, when the veteran is refinancing a construction loan or installment sales contract.

 

If the veteran borrower is paying off anything but a current VA loan, the VA considers the transaction a cash-out.  If were simply doing a rate/term to pay off a current Conventional or FHA loan, the VA still considers this a cash-out.  In other words, if you are paying off ANYTHING but a current VA loan the loan must be registered and underwritten as a VA cash-out.

 

Thank You!

 

Neil Johnson

Gateway Mortgage Group

National TPO Operations Manager

4201 N. State Hwy 161

Irving, TX 75038

neil.johnson@gatewayloan.com

Office: 972-908-3390  ext. 118

fax# 918-858-8392