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Yes, IF they'll do it. I always advise people ask your mortgage company to modify before paying for a refinance. Here is my experience; your smaller, better banks will. The larger giants won't talk about loan modification until your deliquent.
If you are FHA or VA you might be able to stream line the loan. Call your banker and ask for those details.
I agree it is a pain to have to start over in years and eat up equity to pay closing just to get your rate lower.
Good luck,
Susan Walker
Tue Apr 21 2009, 07:28