Refi upside down mortgage
Live in FL and in an upside down mortgage with a 5/1 ARM interest only that is due to adjust in about 9 months. I have been approved for refinancing under one of the federal plans allowing me to finance more than 105% of value of home. In doing so I'll be increasing my mortgage by about another $5K, will have to bring $2,500 closing costs, and also need to pay off some outstanding debt ($6,400) on a home equity loan. Mortgage rate provided on the refi was under 6% so not bad.
I have ways I can do this but would would rather wait a few months to pay off the loans, and save for the closing. Should I jump at this while I have a chance? Is there a risk that either a) the federal plans will go away, or b) interest rates will jump up? Or is there no harm in waiting?
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