Can lender cancel Refinance loan due to low Appraisal?

Guest

We are about to refinance and have already been approved. Now, I'm just awaiting the appraisal. The appraised value is lower than what we expected. But even then it is $12000 higher than what we are borrowing. Do we need to be worried that our refinance approval may be cancelled?

sara

Hi Smith,

Welcome to the forums.

Your refinance loan can be cancelled as the amount you borrow is a percentage of the property-value. So, if the appraised value isn't high enough, the lender may not be willing to offer you the loan. Or else, you may have to borrow less. The lender may even charge you a higher rate of interest.

Take Care

blue · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject:

Hi Smith,

Welcome to Mortgagefit discussion board.

After this new appraisal the refinance loan will be for what percentage of your property's value? If it is not going over the 80% mark then there is no major concerns which can result in cancellation of your refinance request. And many lenders will be willing to refinance for higher ltv ratios too.

But in Texas for instance a refinance cannot be for more than 80% ltv. So if you are in Texas, check what the refinance is going to be for and if it is crossing the 80% limit because of the lower appraisal you have received.

Thanks
Blue

Guest

If your appraised home value is lower than the refinance loan amount, the it is really a matter of concern. It will affect you more if you need extra cash from the refinance. This is because the lender will not be able to provide you with loan amount higher than your home value.

mikeshapiro · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

blue · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

Hi Mike,

It is known as the A6 law and is applicable for cash out refinances. In Texas a cash out refinance can be up to 80% of property value. I myself was not aware of it and came to know just few months back.

I came to know about it after I read this previous discussion on this topic: http://www.mortgagefit.com/texas/a6loan-law.html . Please take a look.

But in my previous post I did a mistake by stating that it was for refinances in general. This rule applies only for cash out.

Thanks
Blue

mikeshapiro · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hmm. very interesting. Thanks for the link!

blue · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

Guest

my appraisal is 100,000 less from last year when i refinanced due to the house next door short sale that they used for compts im now at 89% what can i do

Guest

I don't think you've much to do if your property is appraised 100,000 less from last year when you refinanced. Property values are declining in all parts of the country right now. If you are facing hardship in paying off the dues, immediately contact your lender and check out your options.

gmakerley · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:01 am Post subject:

maxwell, i'm not sure you actually had a question there. if your loan to value ratio is 89% now, and you are trying to refinance again, you can do so as long as you're not seeking any cash back. keep in mind that you'd likely have to bring cash to your closing to take care of associated costs.

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