Will a bank call a cell phone to verify employment and wages?

Question by jinxies: Will a bank call a cell phone to verify employment and wages?
We are trying to refinance our home to consolidate and we have a high debt to income ratio. We can’t find a bank willing to lend to get some relief from our outrageous mortgage payments. We’ve tried 3 different brokers and have come up with nothing. Our new broker is only “stating” income and needs the bank to call someone within my husbands company and give information that he is making more than we state and has a better job title. Most banks won’t call a cell phone to verify, so I’m told, but the phones are in the company name and not any one person. The bank wouldn’t know who they were speaking with, right? This sounds terrible but we are at a loss for what else to do.

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Answer by redvelvetflames4ever
I spoke to my best friend who works at Washington Mutual bank. She stated banks do not call cell phones to verify employment and income, and they also send a form to the company for them to sign and verify this information again.

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When a dower release is signed, are all rights in the house gone?

Question by overworked/underpaid mom: When a dower release is signed, are all rights in the house gone?
My parents quitclaimed their house to me 9 years ago (I had been married less than 1 year). When I refinanced the mortgage my husband signed a dower release. Now that it’s time for divorce hasn’t he already given up all rights to this house or will we be fighting over it?

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Answer by Michael K
Depends on the terms of the release, and maybe some othe things. Your really should contact your lawyer about this issue; you’re not likely to get good legal advice in this forum.

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Can I deduct the Origination Fee from my taxes if I bought the same year I refinanced?

Question by Questioner: Can I deduct the Origination Fee from my taxes if I bought the same year I refinanced?
I’m looking to refinance my mortgage that I started about 5 months ago. Will I be able to deduct the origination fee I payed on the original mortgage on my taxes?

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Answer by Dawson
Nope. They are none deductible expenses. Sorry.

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I would like to refinance my home with no fees or closing costs.?

Question by DA: I would like to refinance my home with no fees or closing costs.?
I currently am unhappy with my mortgage company and would like to refinance. I was wondering if there was a way for me to refinance and not have to pay closing costs or any extra fees? I want to keep a fixed rate, I currently have a rate of 6.5%. I do not want a higher rate or have to roll closing costs into my payment. I just want to be able to refinance somewhere different and not have to pay anything extra. I was wondering if this was at all possible 🙂

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Answer by IVA BEN
A no cost refinance is possible but it will come with a higher interest rate than the current rate.

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Is it smart to use the equity from primary residence to pay cash for a rental?

Question by athos: Is it smart to use the equity from primary residence to pay cash for a rental?
With the mortgage rate in free fall, is this a good idea to use the equity from the primary residence, refinance and purchase (and pay cash for) a rental prop? Pros and cons? Thx.

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Answer by G8R
I know several people who have lost 2 homes instead of 1 using that scenario. Not sure how much lower proces may go, but be careful with your primary residence.

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does my mortgage have to be backed my Freddie Mac to qualify for lower refinance rates?

Question by Chris W: does my mortgage have to be backed my Freddie Mac to qualify for lower refinance rates?
I have a mortgage from Bank of America. Can I refinance with the new GOVT asst rates if my mortgage is not a freddie or fannie mortgage?

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Answer by golferwhoworks
if it is with Bof A it is backed by either Fannie or Freddie FHA VA

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Q&A: Does anyone know about sellers rights when a house is turned over to an investor?

Question by THE RESCUE LLAMA!!!: Does anyone know about sellers rights when a house is turned over to an investor?
I “sold” my house to an investor in 2006. I was verbally told that the house would be “re-financed” within 2 years. However, since the market has taken a turn for the worse, and I believe the people in the home are having trouble refinancing. I was assured by the investor that all payments would be made on time. I have received no late pays to date. However, I recieved a call from my mortgage company stating that this months payment is already 10 days past due. I am getting really concerned. I am planning on contacting an attorney in the morning, but wondered if any of you have had any similar dealings. I just wonder what my rights are and if I am protected in any way incase the investor defaults on our deal.
you are correct in that I did not “sell” my house. The investors are now on the deed and I can’t do anything without their approval. They do have tenants living in the house that are on a contract deed type of arrangement. I do not have a formal contract with the investor. However, I do have a HUD-1 and I signed some seller certifications. There were no buyer certifications included. I was in a rush when I agreed to the transaction. Now I am wondering if I have any recourse.

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Answer by kate
If you sold your house , you would Not be in the loop on the payments ,
The term ‘my mortgage company’ would Not be applicable .

You did Not sell it , you went down some other ‘creative’ path ,
And I think your ‘investor’ is actually just renting with option to buy ?

Maybe if you looked at the transaction in real terms ,
Your future choices would be clearer .

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Q&A: FHA has permitted what kind of refinances on insured mortgages since the early 1980’s?

Question by jj johnson: FHA has permitted what kind of refinances on insured mortgages since the early 1980’s?
FHA has permitted what kind of refinances on insured mortgages since the early 1980’s?

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Answer by CreditAlignment.com
is this a trivial question?

you can do rate/term and cash out refinances.

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How can I find out if my town qualifies as a “high-cost” area for “conforming jumbo” interest rates?

Question by opienzip: How can I find out if my town qualifies as a “high-cost” area for “conforming jumbo” interest rates?
I want to refinance a house but it’s not worth it unless I can get a “conforming jumbo” mortgage instead of a “jumbo”. Where can I find out if my area qualifies? Is there a published set of maps, or zip code information? This seems like such an obvious question, yet several searches have turned up nothing, almost as if this is embargoed information of some sort.

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Answer by Landlord
All of the local lenders will know what they qualify for, just give yoru bank a call,

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Where can I get a loan to pay off some credit card debt without haveing to borrow against my house?

Question by Nancy R: Where can I get a loan to pay off some credit card debt without haveing to borrow against my house?
I want to get a loan to pay off all my credit cards and just make one monthly payment, but all I have found is home equity or refinance loans. I don’t want to borrow against my house, in fact I am able to pay my mortgage, car and credit cards on time and I have good credit. The thing is I would like to have more cash left over at the end of the month and pay off my high interest credit cards.

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Answer by Clix
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