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Updated almost 4 years ago,
Bad appraisal should I still refinance?
I am in the process of refinancing (conventional) an owner occupied duplex. Purchased with an FHA loan 3.5% down in 2018. Due to lack of any comps in my town, appraiser used sales from another less desirable town and appraised ~$30-40k lower than expected.
To complete the refi now, I would have to cash-in $27k. Interest would go from 4.25% down to 3%, and get rid of MIP for the life of loan. Currently the property would break even if I move out, but this would reduce the mortgage ~$500/month making it much more desirable to own. Should I tap into retirement savings to fund this?