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Do you know that after the sale of your previous home closes, you can lower your new mortgage payments with the use of a mortgage recast? Making a lump-sum payment<\/a> and asking your lender to recast your loan are both options you have once you receive the money from the sale of your house. In the latter part of this article, we will go into more details on this mortgage recasting, so read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recasting Mortgage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mortgage recast allows you to pay off the principal of your loan in one lump sum. Then, using the new (lower) balance, your lender will remortgage your loan. Since your principal has gone down, you can pay less each month while keeping the same interest rate and length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a homeowner buys a new house but doesn\u2019t sell their previous one, they most frequently refinance their mortgage. After selling the property, the homeowner can use the money from the sale to pay for a refinancing of their new mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you acquire a substantial sum of money and want to cut your mortgage payments, you might also consider a recast. A homeowner might get an inheritance or a sizable bonus at work, for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recastable Mortgage Types<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every mortgage is recastable. VA, USDA, or FHA loans cannot be recast due to current limitations and regulations. Also, most jumbo loans do not meet the criteria for the mortgage recasting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are only two specific mortgages that can be recast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-Amortization Loans:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A negative amortization loan may be recast, and the recast\u2019s conditions may be spelled out in the loan\u2019s terms as well. More particularly, borrowers are able to plan payments that are less than the interest rate on a standard negative amortization loan because of the structuring of the payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Adjustable-rate Mortgage:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The major difference between option adjustable-rate mortgages (option ARM) and negative amortization loans is that option ARM borrowers have the choice of paying off the entire loan principal and interest or just a portion of it. As a result, option ARMs are more adaptable than loans with negative amortization. However, because of changes in interest rates, there is a potential that the borrower will ultimately have greater debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process Of Mortgage Recasting?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are the stages you can anticipate; however, the specifics may differ depending on the lender:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The property owner pays a fee. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to provide a lender with a sizable lump-sum payment, usually at least $10,000, though make sure you read the fine print. This money lowers your debt by contributing to the principle of your loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lender refinances your debt. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

They repay principal and interest according to a set timetable called amortization. Over a predetermined period, you repay the loan. The amortization schedule that the lender offers may show you how your payments will alter over the course of the loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They charge lender fees for service. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Loan recasting typically entails a maintenance fee from the lender. Typically, they don\u2019t cost more than a few hundred dollars, however to get more information, speak with your lender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits Of Refinancing A Mortgage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An additional benefit of a mortgage recast over alternative lending options is cheaper monthly payments. Among them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not requiring a credit check<\/strong>: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you refinance a loan, the lender reviews your credit record and modifies the terms according to your existing creditworthiness. A recast often involves no credit check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They paid less money in interest: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The total amount of interest paid over the course of your loan falls as your principal is reduced. This lowers your overall loan payment as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the interest rate you have now. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It makes no difference what the current mortgage rates are when you refinance your mortgage. Even if the rates go higher, you\u2019ll keep your cheaper rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No closing expenses:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You will be responsible for closing fees when you refinance your loan. Recasting your loan may incur a fee from your lender, but it is typically less than standard closing expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The loan\u2019s remaining term is not extended:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You might have to extend the length of your loan when you refinance it. The length of your loan remains the same after a recast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No protracted application procedure: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many of the steps involved in your initial mortgage application are repeated when you refinance a home. A mortgage recast involves substantially less work, which speeds up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How a Mortgage Recast Operates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reduced monthly payments are the major advantage of recasting a mortgage for the borrower. A mortgage lender will often shorten the length of the loan if the borrower pays more principal while keeping the fixed monthly payment the same. This is done by simply increasing the principal and decreasing the interest portion of the payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a large principal payment is made, recasting can reduce the total amount of interest the borrower will pay over the life of the loan by lowering the principal balance and the interest that will be due on the loan’s new monthly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recasting Mortgage Calculator<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your lender should be able to give you information, it\u2019s not a terrible idea to perform your own mortgage recast calculation. Let\u2019s look at how to compute it manually before moving on to the simplest solution, which is to use a mortgage recast calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce your overall loan balance, you must first determine when you plan to make the lump-sum payment. Then, using the new amount and the same interest rate, you need to figure out how much you will have to pay each month for the rest of the loan’s term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three numbers will be necessary to compute the terms of a mortgage recast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n