case study 4
Long-Term Hold with Mid-Range Rate — Refinance Still Makes Sense
Investor Profile:
FICO – 650
- Property type: Single-family rental
• Ownership: 1 property
• Strategy: Passive hold
Property Snapshot
- Value: $520,000
• Loan balance: $180,000
• LTV: 35%
• Equity: $340,000
Rental Performance
- Rent: $2,200
• Operating expenses: $850
• NOI: $1,350
Current Loan
- Rate: 6.75%
• Monthly P&I: $1,168
Cash Flow
- $1,350 – $1,168 = $182/month
• Coverage ratio: 1.16x
Refinance Analysis
❌ Rent coverage below program minimum
❌ Cash flow too tight to absorb refinance costs
❌ Equity alone does not compensate
Decision
No refinance recommended at this time.
Key Takeaway
This program is designed for strong cash flow, not just high equity. Sometimes the best decision is to wait.