Owner's Equity Handbook

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FHA cash-out refinance rules, in the order lenders check them

MIP on a cash-out

Handbook note

An FHA cash-out refinance is a new FHA loan, so it carries an upfront mortgage insurance premium, usually financed into the loan, and an annual premium paid monthly. Because cash-out loans start with less equity, the annual premium often lasts for many years. Your Loan Estimate shows both.

Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.

On your Loan Estimate

Owner questions

Does an FHA cash-out have PMI?

It has FHA mortgage insurance premiums, not private mortgage insurance.

HUD and consumer sources

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