Second Lien Changes Refinance Proceeds
Estimate how a second lien payoff changes your cash from a refinance. Compare dated payoff amounts with closing costs and written proceeds.
In this guide
A second payoff can reduce the cash you expect to receive from refinancing.
Worked example
A $240,000 new loan less $200,000 first-lien payoff, $18,000 second-lien payoff and $5,000 closing costs leaves $17,000 before any other adjustments.
What to check
Compare dated payoff statements for both liens and ask whether the second lien is being paid or handled another way.
Next step
Ask the settlement agent to list each payoff and the resulting proceeds on the updated disclosure. Use FinToku’s Mortgage Loan Estimate Comparison to organize or compare the figures.
Official background: CFPB explanation of mortgage payoff amounts. The example is illustrative and your written terms determine the applicable figures.
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