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PMI, Cash-out-Refi and 401K loan. How to compare numbers?
Hello Bigger pockets,
I'm trying to strategize on how to save for a house and understand my options. However, I'm 4 months away, and every lender I try wants me to run a full application. I'm wondering if anyone out here can provide some basic guidance in this scenario?
Stats: Credit Score 830. I own 2 other rental properties, one paid in full, the other with a small cash-out refi attached to it. My job offers 401k loans for personal home.
Say the house cost $400,000 with taxes around 10,000.
I currently have 35K saved for a down payment, with 4 months left to save further. I can get it to 43K by then.
Several years ago, I borrowed 401K loan for one of my rental properties roof…about $6000 at 4.75%. The cost is 210/mo.
I have the opportunity to pay this loan, and borrow 20,000 for 15 years at 6.5%.The cost is 175/mo. This easily gets my downpayment to 45K.
Im trying to figure out what is the best option for us:
20K down (5%) + PMI
VS
40K down (9%) by borrowing 20K 401K loan.
VS
40k Cash-Out-Refinance on my rental property.
Im not fully understanding the pros and cons of each.
For example, the Cash-Out loan is tax deductible, but comes with larger closing costs.
The risk is that the properties do not appreciate much and are low cost. I dont know if I want to be in that area for the long haul.
The 401K loan locks me into the company for 15 years, and needs to be paid if I move. Im not worried about the retirement fund related risks.
Or, I can simply pay the 6k loan, and pay 5% down and the bigger PMI.
Anyone care to help provide numbers, or guidance on this one?
Thanks