I’m the type of person who wants to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. I’ve just closed on my house, but I want to know how soon I can refinance my mortgage if I need money for an emergency.
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s very wise to consider all the options you have before any worst-case scenarios happen!
In most cases, you will need to wait for at least six months to two years before you can refinance your mortgage. You can rarely refinance immediately. The actual amount of time you need to wait will depend on your original mortgage terms. Below are some refinancing options and their timelines:
Cash-out refinance: at least six months after closing on your original mortgage. Normally used for home improvement projects.
Modified loan: allowed 12 to 24 months from closing if your lender agreed to a mortgage modification.
FHA streamline refinance: minimum of 210 days after closing with six months of on-time payments if your mortgage is backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
Another way to save up for a rainy day is to find affordable home insurance to protect your property. We know that shopping for the best price and coverage could eat up a lot of time, which is why Jerry can do it for you.
is the easiest and most effective way to find a home or renters insurance policy that is customized for you. You can even bundle your policy with your car insurance for the most savings.
After providing you with a comprehensive cross-analysis of the best policies across providers, Jerry will handle the phone calls, paperwork, and renewals for your top pick so that you don’t have to. They even help cancel your old policy!
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.