Where to refinance/modify existing loan?
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Hi- wondering if anyone can make some suggestions. We have a 2005 Nordic Heat- we have an existing loan for over 7% through Bank of America, for 15 year term. We would like to reduce the interest rate/term in order to pay off sooner, however, with the market, we're close if not over 100% LTV. Any suggestions for getting a better loan? We have excellent (750+) credit, have had the loan for over 5 years, and always on time payments. Help! Is there any way to modify the existing loan- or, how do we refinance? Where?
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Costco is partnered with Essex Credit which does refi's on boats and rv's. https://www.essexcredit.com/costco/ I am with BofA at a high rate and was thinking about giving them a call.
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I agree with this, if you refinance even for the same amount of time that equals your current loan you are adding fees and more money. the easiest way to offset a higher rate if you have extra money is to make principal reduction payments each month. interest really only matters if you take a loan full term, by reducing the principal you effectively lower everything...
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I agree with this, if you refinance even for the same amount of time that equals your current loan you are adding fees and more money. the easiest way to offset a higher rate if you have extra money is to make principal reduction payments each month. interest really only matters if you take a loan full term, by reducing the principal you effectively lower everything...
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There is some law rule . We should know it before taking loan. I hire a loan modification company.Here is some information Loan Modification Guidelines
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There is some law rule . We should know it before taking loan. I hire a loan modification company.Here is some information Loan Modification Guidelines
The problem with doing a loan "modification" is that 99% of the lenders require you to miss a payment. I have good credit and bought a house and a boat when the rates were high(er). So, I called Key Bank to reduce my 7.25 rate, and they are not helpful. So, I refi'd with Pentagon - below. Coincidentally, I have Bank of America loan on my house and I asked for a rate reduction from 7.5 and they didnt blink an eye and said no...
For Boats loan try:
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
www.penfed.org
You need to be a member or in the service. The great part is you can become a member for $50 (might be $100 by now)
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That is for a house.... There is a difference.
The problem with doing a loan "modification" is that 99% of the lenders require you to miss a payment. I have good credit and bought a house and a boat when the rates were high(er). So, I called Key Bank to reduce my 7.25 rate, and they are not helpful. So, I refi'd with Pentagon - below. Coincidentally, I have Bank of America loan on my house and I asked for a rate reduction from 7.5 and they didnt blink an eye and said no...
For Boats loan try:
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
www.penfed.org
You need to be a member or in the service. The great part is you can become a member for $50 (might be $100 by now)
The problem with doing a loan "modification" is that 99% of the lenders require you to miss a payment. I have good credit and bought a house and a boat when the rates were high(er). So, I called Key Bank to reduce my 7.25 rate, and they are not helpful. So, I refi'd with Pentagon - below. Coincidentally, I have Bank of America loan on my house and I asked for a rate reduction from 7.5 and they didnt blink an eye and said no...
For Boats loan try:
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
www.penfed.org
You need to be a member or in the service. The great part is you can become a member for $50 (might be $100 by now)



