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Updated over 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

Refinancing based on appraised value before closing all cash deal
I am looking to buy a short sale property. The bank that owns the house, claims the house appraised at 90K. They listed it 75K. My realtor tells me they already have a 75K all cash offer.
I am willing to put 75.2K to beat it only if I can refinance for 90K and essentially get it for free since I would be getting around 78K back based on 20% downpayment and 90K appraised value.
Can I agree to offer 75.2K cash and get it appraised before closing and cash out re-finance the deal?
Maybe I tell the lender that I will close with all cash at the closing. The next day, I turn around and refinance it for 90K.
Thoughts?
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- Real Estate Professional
- West Palm Beach, FL
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No. AFTER you pay for it and own it, any financing would be based on say 75% of your Purchase price, at least during the first 6-12 months. Also, banks don't own a short sale, they are just the lender being shorted, so they get to approve the price.