Circular 26-19-05 February 14, 2019
Exhibit A
VA-Guaranteed Home Loan Cash-Out Refinance Comparison Certification
PROPOSED REFINANCE LOAN
Sections I through III should be completed within 3 business days of the loan application. Please note that the
information provided in these sections represent an estimate of the refinance loan and its impact.
Section I – PROPOSED REFINANCE LOAN COMPARISON
(This section to be completed by the Lender. Please refer to instructions for more information.)
Loan Application Date: _________________________
ESTIMATED
EXISTING LOAN PROPOSED LOAN
VA Loan Number (LIN)
____________
____________
Loan Balance
$____________
$____________
IMPACT OF
REFINANCE
$____________
$____________
___________
___________
________%
$____________
________%
$____________
Section II – NET TANGIBLE BENEFIT FOR PROPOSED REFINANCE LOAN
Please refer to instructions for more information.)
The term of the new loan is shorter than the term of the loan being refinanced
CFR 36.4340(e)
The new loan refinances an interim loan to construct, alter, or repair the primary home
The new loan refinances an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate loan
Section III – BORROWER CERTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED REFINANCE LOAN
Monthly Payment
$____________
$____________
Remaining Term (months)
___________
___________
Loan Type
___________
N/A
Interest Rate
________%
________%
Total of the Remaining
Scheduled Payments
$____________
$____________
Loan-to-Value Percentage
________%
________%
Home Equity Remaining
$____________
$____________
(This section to be completed by the Lender.
To the best of my knowledge, I, ___[insert Lender name]____, have determined that the proposed refinance
loan outlined in Section I meets the following net tangible benefits (check all that apply):
The new loan eliminates monthly mortgage insurance, whether public or private, or monthly guaranty
insurance
The interest rate on the new loan is lower than the interest rate on the loan being refinanced
The payment on the new loan is lower than the payment on the loan being refinanced
The new loan results in an increase in the borrower’s monthly residual income as explained by 38
The new loan amount is equal to or less than 90 percent of the reasonable value of the home
I/We hereby certify that I/we understand the estimated effect the proposed refinancing has on my loan
balance, payments, interest rate, term, total payback of payments, and remaining equity in my home should
I/we accept a refinance loan.
Borrower ____________________________________________________
Date:
Co-Borrower _________________________________________________
Date:
1.
Monthly Payment
$____________
$____________
$____________
Remaining Term (months)
___________
___________
___________
Loan Type
___________
___________
N/A
Interest Rate
________%
________%
________%
Total of the Remaining
Scheduled Payments
$____________
$____________
$____________
Loan-to-Value Percentage
________%
________%
________%
Home Equity Remaining
$____________
$____________
$____________
Section V – REFINANCE CLOSING SUMMARY
(This section to be completed by the Lender. Please refer to instructions for more information.)
Amount of Cash Directly Disbursed to Borrower(s):
$_______________
Payoffs Disbursed, Excluding Mortgages, on Behalf of Borrower(s):
$_______________
Amount of Increase in Total Paid Over Life of Loan:
$_______________
Section VI – NET TANGIBLE BENEFIT FOR FINAL REFINANCE LOAN
(This section to be completed by the Lender. Please refer to instructions for more information.)
I, ___[insert Lender name]____, have determined that the new refinance loan outlined in Section IV meets
the following net tangible benefits (check all that apply):
The new loan eliminates monthly mortgage insurance, whether public or private, or monthly guaranty
insurance
The term of the new loan is shorter than the term of the loan being refinanced
The interest rate on the new loan is lower than the interest rate on the loan being refinanced
The payment on the new loan is lower than the payment on the loan being refinanced
The new loan results in an increase in the borrower’s monthly residual income as explained by 38
CFR 36.4340(e)
The new loan refinances an interim loan to construct, alter, or repair the primary home
The new loan amount is equal to or less than 90 percent of the reasonable value of the home
The new loan refinances an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate loan
February 14, 2019 Circular 26-19-05
Exhibit A
FINAL REFINANCE LOAN
Sections IV through VII should be completed at or before the closing of the refinance loan.
Section IV – FINAL REFINANCE LOAN COMPARISON
(This section to be completed by the Lender. Please refer to instructions for more information.)
IMPACT OF
EXISTING LOAN
NEW LOAN
REFINANCE
VA Loan Number (LIN)
____________
____________
Loan Balance
$____________
$____________
$____________
Section VII – BORROWER CERTIFICATION FOR FINAL REFINANCE LOAN
I/We hereby certify that I/we understand the effect refinancing has on my loan balance, payments, interest
rate, term, total payback of payments, and remaining equity in my home should I/we accept a refinance loan.
Borrower ____________________________________________________
Date:
Co-Borrower _________________________________________________
Date:
2.
Circular 26-19-05 February 14, 2019
Exhibit A
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CASH-OUT REFINANCE COMPARISON
CERTIFICATION
IMPORTANT: Please read the information below carefully to help you understand the information presented on
this form. Some sections of the form also contain notes or specific instructions for completing that section.
What is the purpose of this certification?
This form/document is intended to provide the Borrower(s) with a comparison of key loan characteristics on both
an existing loan and a (proposed) cash-out refinance loan. The information provides the Borrower(s) with
information about the overall cost of the cash-out refinance loan and assists in making an informed decision about
whether to proceed with the refinance loan.
Who completes this certification?
The Lender of the refinanced loan must provide the Borrower(s) with completed Sections I and II not later than 3
business days from the date of the loan application. The Lender must then provide the Borrower(s) with
completed Sections IV, V, and VI at loan closing.
The Borrower(s) must review the form and certify via signature that he/she received the information on both
occasions.
Do I need to keep a copy of this certification?
Lenders must maintain copies of all loan origination records of VA guaranteed home loans for at least 2 years
from the date of loan closing. The Borrower(s) should also keep a copy of the certification as part of his/her loan
records.
Sections I and IV – Refinance Loan Comparison
The Lender should complete the Refinance Loan Comparison for both the initial disclosure at application and the
disclosure at closing. Important: For the initial disclosure (e.g., Section I), when possible, the Lender may use
estimated information about the existing loan and proposed loans. If such information is not available or is
incomplete (i.e., current appraised value of the home), the Lender must estimate this information and explain this
to the Borrower.
VA Loan Identification Number (LIN) should be provided for the existing loan and the proposed/new loan. If
the existing loan is not a VA guaranteed or insured loan, the Lender should indicate the type of existing loan (i.e.,
The (Estimated) Impact of Refinance must be shown as an increase or (decrease) from the existing loan to the
Loan Balance reflects the remaining unpaid principal balance for the existing loan, including any second liens or
HELOCS, and the principal balance for the proposed/new refinance loan. For the proposed/new refinance loan,
this amount should include any VA funding fee and other (estimated) closing costs if such costs are financed as
Monthly Payment reflects the total monthly amount of principal, interest, and mortgage insurance (if any) owed
by the borrower on the existing loan and proposed/new refinance loan.
The Lender should indicate the appropriate Loan Type for the existing loan and proposed/new refinance loan
(i.e., Fixed; Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM); Hybrid ARM; Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)). The
Borrower should consult with the Lender if more information is needed about the listed loan type.
FHA, conventional, etc.).
proposed/new loan.
part of the loan.
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February 14, 2019 Circular 26-19-05
Exhibit A
Total of the Remaining Scheduled Payments reflects the (estimated) total the Borrower will have paid after
making all remaining payments of principal, interest, and mortgage or guaranty insurance (if applicable) for the
existing loan and proposed/new refinance loan.
The Loan-to-Value Percentage is calculated by dividing the Loan Balance by the appraised value of the
property, expressed as a percentage. Important: For the initial disclosure (e.g., Section I), the Lender must
estimate the current appraised value of the property if a current appraisal is not available. The final disclosure
(e.g., Section IV) must use the VA appraisal (also known as the Notice of Value (NOV)) to calculate the Loan-to-
Value Percentage.
Home Equity
reflects the difference between the home’s reasonable (appraised) value and the outstanding
balance of all liens on the property.
Section II and VI – Net Tangible Benefit
To be eligible for VA guaranty, a cash-out refinance loan must demonstrate that it meets at least one of eight net
tangible benefits. In completing this form, the Lender must select all net tangible benefits that apply to the
proposed/new refinance loan. The Borrower should consult with the Lender if additional information is needed
about each net tangible benefit selected and how the Lender determined it was met.
Section V – Refinance Closing Summary
The Lender should complete this section only for the disclosure provided at closing. The purpose of this section
is to provide the Borrower(s) with a summary of the proposed refinance loan BENEFIT (e.g., the amount of cash
directly disbursed to the Borrower(s) and/or the amount of payoff disbursed on behalf of the Borrower(s) at
closing) and COST (e.g., the amount of increase in total paid over life of the refinance loan for this one-time cash
disbursement). Payoffs should include all payoffs for debt on behalf of the Borrower(s), excluding mortgages, at
time of closing. If the Borrower has any concerns or questions about this information, he/she should discuss these
with the Lender prior to closing.
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