π VA Loans for Refinance: Streamline vs. Cash-Out
π Jumbo Loan Refinance: Lower Your Rate or Cash Out Smartly
Itβs not just about rates β itβs about smarter mortgage strategy.
Already own a home with an FHA, VA, or USDA loan?
Or maybe you have a conventional mortgage with PMI and you’re wondering if you can finally drop it?
π Refinancing into a new conventional loan could be the smartest move β even in a higher-rate market.
Letβs explore why, when, and how to make the switch β and what a refinance into a conventional loan can do for your monthly budget, equity, and long-term savings.
π Why Refinance Into a Conventional Loan?
Refinancing to a conventional loan can help you:
β 1. Remove Mortgage Insurance
If you’re currently paying:
- FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)
- PMI on a conventional loan with <20% equity
You may now qualify to remove that extra monthly cost.
π FHA mortgage insurance is permanent (unless you put 10% down and wait 11 years). But with conventional, it can go away.
β 2. Leverage Increased Home Equity
Home values have surged in recent years. If you now have 20%+ equity, you may be eligible to:
- Refinance out of an FHA or VA loan
- Eliminate PMI or MIP
- Reduce your monthly payment β even if the rate is slightly higher
π§ Itβs about the full financial picture β not just the rate.
β 3. Shorten Your Loan Term
Switch from a 30-year loan to a 15- or 20-year term to:
- Pay off your home faster
- Save tens of thousands in interest
- Build equity more quickly
We’ll run amortization schedules so you can see the true cost difference.
β 4. Convert From Adjustable to Fixed
If youβre in an ARM (adjustable-rate mortgage), switching to a conventional fixed-rate loan gives you:
- Predictable monthly payments
- Protection from future rate increases
- Long-term stability
π Great for peace of mind in a rising-rate environment.
π§Ύ Who Should Consider It?
You may benefit from a conventional refinance if:
- You have 620+ credit
- You have at least 10β20% equity
- You’re in an FHA, VA, USDA, or older high-rate loan
- You’re paying monthly mortgage insurance
Weβll help you evaluate whether the savings justify the switch β and show you all options clearly.
π Example Scenario
Original loan: FHA, 3.5% down, $1,850/month incl. MIP
Current value: +25% since purchase
Refinance to: Conventional loan, same rate
New payment: ~$1,625/month (no MI)
Savings: ~$225/month = $2,700/year
π’ Why PRMI?
Weβre a direct lender β which means:
- We handle your refinance in-house from start to finish
- Weβll show you if it makes sense β and how much youβd actually save
- Weβll compare FHA, conventional, and non-QM options side by side
This isnβt about selling you on a loan. Itβs about helping you own smarter.
π Want to Know If a Refinance Makes Sense?
Letβs review your current loan, home value, and financial goals β and help you make a confident decision.