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FHA to conventional refinance

How to drop lifetime FHA mortgage insurance by moving to a conventional loan.

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Key takeaways

  • With less than 10% down, FHA mortgage insurance can last for the life of the loan.
  • A conventional loan needs no mortgage insurance at 20% equity.
  • You may be ready if your credit has improved and you have more equity.
  • Compare the full payment, including mortgage insurance.

Next step: See how much refinancing could save you

FHA mortgage insurance can last for the life of the loan.

With less than 10% down, it doesn’t drop off on its own.

With less than 10% down, FHA mortgage insurance can last for the life of the loan.

Mortgage insurance compared

Conventional

None at 20% equity, and it can be removed later.

FHA

Annual premium, often for the life of the loan.

A conventional loan needs no mortgage insurance at 20% equity.

You may be ready if

  • Your credit has improved
  • You have about 20% equity
  • Your payments have been on time

You may be ready if your credit has improved and you have more equity.

Compare the full payment.

Look at the rate plus mortgage insurance, not the rate alone.

Compare the full payment, including mortgage insurance.

ZERO Closing Costs

Your refinance comes with ZERO Closing Costs. On FHA and conventional loans.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need 20% equity?

No, but with less than 20% equity a conventional loan usually has PMI. PMI can be removed later, unlike most FHA mortgage insurance.

What about an FHA streamline?

An FHA streamline refinance can lower your rate, but you keep FHA mortgage insurance. Your loan consultant can compare both.

What credit score do I need?

You need a credit score of at least 620 for a CapCenter loan. Higher scores can unlock better rates.

Video transcript

Got an FHA loan? You might be able to switch to conventional.

If you put down less than 10%, FHA mortgage insurance can last for the life of the loan.

A conventional loan doesn’t need mortgage insurance once you have 20% equity.

So if your credit’s improved and your home has gained value, you may be ready.

Just compare the full payment, mortgage insurance included.

And your refinance comes with ZERO Closing Costs.

See your savings at capcenter.com.

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