I am going through a re-fi right now. Been in my "interest only" for 2 years and have dreaded it since signing, so I am making the 30 fixed leap. The broker I am working with did my original so I went with him again. Very cool cat. I am currently locked at a 6.25 but have to go to closing by May 30th to keep it.
Sadly, my county is now considered a red zone due to the amount of homes for sale and the high amount of foreclosures. Very large homes that people bought to show social and financial status, and now can no longer maintain the purchase. And yep, it has hurt me BAD. According to my appraiser (who also came out to appraise last fall), because of the surrounding property issues, it is gonna be pretty tough getting the value vs the loan amount accepted by the lender. But, he assures me, he plays hardball and with my excellent credit and work history, he has plenty of fuel to start the fight. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I feel for anyone who is in the brokerage business in an area that is being hard hit because of the big "R" that Bush swears is non existent. I can only imagine the flaming hoops and pitfalls involved.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT