http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Let_s_say_I_bought_a_house_as_a_shortsale_Can_I_r-111400equity out of it if there is any?en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Utah-339003/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Utah-339003/Jen, I agree, you'd most likely have to wait about 6 months to refinance. And yes that will depend on the lender. If you'd like a referral for a lender I'd be happy to help you find a good lender. I'd recommend interviewing 3 lenders before choosing one to work with in getting a home financed. Any more questions just ask! Thanks, Becky NayWed, 15 Apr 2009 16:25:28 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Hooper_UT-274660/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Hooper_UT-274660/Typically you will have to wait up to 6 months before a lender will consider a refinance. I have seen some lenders do a refinance in as little as 3 months but it depends on the lender. With all the new guidelines in place on lending I would be suprised if you could refinance any sooner than 6 months but it is a possibility. This is something that you will have to check on with a lender for a definite answer. I would be glad to give some names of some good lenders if you are interested. I hope this will help.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:37:08 -0700