The FHA Or VA Streamline Refinance
The Easiest Refinance Available
The FHA and VA programs offer the opportunity to easily refinance to a lower interest rate. These refinances move fast because you do not need an appraisal or to supply income documentation. You simply need to have a form of income and an on-time payment history.
Not only would you lower your payment by lowering your interest rate, but you would also miss 1 – 2 payments during the changeover. Tithe Lending can help you find out if you qualify.
Common Questions
What documents are needed?
We may need as little as a recent mortgage statement and evidence of Homeowner’s Insurance
Can closing costs be rolled into the loan?
For VA Streamline refinances, in many cases, refinance costs may be included in the new loan balance.
Why choose an FHA or VA 'Streamline' refinance over a regular FHA or VA refinance?
The benefits to a Streamline refinance is there is no appraisal, the upfront mortgage insurance is cheaper, and there is no verification of income (only verification that you are working or receiving income of some kind). This makes a Streamline the faster and cheaper option.
Can I use a Streamline refinance to move from an ARM to a fixed rate?
Yes. Many Veterans and FHA borrowers use a Streamline refinance to move from an adjustable-rate mortgage into a fixed-rate loan.
Can I skip mortgage payments when refinancing?
Depending on timing, borrowers may experience of 1 – 2 months between the last payment on the old loan and the first payment on the new loan.


