Calculate your potential refund when refinancing out of an FHA loan within 36 months
Calculate Your UFMIP Refund
How UFMIP Refunds Work
When you refinance out of an FHA loan within 36 months of closing, you may be eligible for a partial refund of your Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP). The refund amount decreases by approximately 2% each month.
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The original principal balance of your FHA loan
Number of months since your FHA loan closed (1-36)
Results = Estimates (Not an Offer)
Refund amounts shown are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan approval, commitment, or guarantee.
The UFMIP refund schedule is based on HUD's published refund table and assumes a 1.75% upfront MIP rate. Actual refund amounts depend on your original closing date, loan amount, and FHA case number.
Refunds are only available when refinancing within 36 months of the original FHA loan closing. This calculator does not account for partial months or special circumstances.
Estimated UFMIP Refund
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Calculation Breakdown
Original Loan Amount$0
UFMIP Rate (1.75%)$0
Refund Percentage0%
Your Refund$0
Enter your loan details above to calculate your potential UFMIP refund
Don't Leave Your UFMIP Refund on the Table
If you're refinancing within 36 months of your FHA closing date, you may be entitled to a prorated refund of your upfront mortgage insurance premium. At month 37, that refund drops to $0. I make sure every FHA borrower knows their refund window — and we time the refinance to capture it.
— Todd Hanley, Senior Loan Officer | RICP
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How This Calculator Works & Key Assumptions
This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It is not a loan application, pre-approval, commitment to lend, or rate lock.
UFMIP refund percentage is based on HUD's published refund schedule, which decreases monthly over 36 months from the original FHA loan closing date.
The upfront MIP rate used is 1.75% of the original base loan amount, which is the current standard FHA UFMIP rate.
Refunds are only available when you refinance out of an FHA loan into a new FHA loan (streamline refinance) within 36 months of closing.
Partial month calculations are not reflected — HUD uses whole-month intervals for refund percentages.
Your actual refund depends on the original closing date, FHA case number, and lender processing. Contact your servicer or HUD for exact amounts.
This tool helps you understand potential savings when timing an FHA streamline refinance. If a refinance doesn't make sense, we'll tell you that too.
Todd Hanley, RICP® | Senior Loan Officer | NMLS #1013665 | Todd Hanley Mortgage Team powered by United Direct Lending | NMLS #1013665 | 5550 Glades Rd, Suite 500, Boca Raton, FL 33431 | Licensed in FL, TX, NJ | Equal Housing Opportunity | Not a commitment to lend. Not all will qualify.
Understanding UFMIP Refunds
Visual insights into how FHA upfront mortgage insurance refunds work, how much you could save, and the netting process at closing.
WATCH THE BREAKDOWN
Don't Leave Money on the Closing Table
Watch Todd explain how the UFMIP refund works and why timing your FHA Streamline Refinance matters.
What is UFMIP?
Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium. A one-time fee of 1.75% paid at closing on FHA loans.
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The 3-Year Rule
If you Streamline Refinance into a new FHA loan within 36 months, you get a partial refund.
Asset, Not Cash
The refund is applied as a credit to reduce your new UFMIP fee. It is not a check in the mail.
The Refund Countdown
Every month counts. The refund starts at 80% in Month 1 and decays by roughly 2% each month. Once you hit Month 37, the refund eligibility drops to zero. Timing your refinance is crucial to maximizing this equity.
UFMIP Refund Factor Schedule (Months 1-36)
Source: HUD Handbook 4000.1 - Refund Factor Table. The cliff at Month 37 is steep and final.
The Savings Landscape
How much is at stake? This 3D model visualizes the potential refund amount based on two key variables: your Loan Amount and the Age of your Loan. Higher peaks represent larger refunds.
Interactive Refund Analysis ($ Amount)
Visualizes refund values from $100k to $500k loan amounts over 36 months. On supported devices, touch or drag to rotate.
Real World Scenarios
Let's look at the numbers for a typical homeowner with a $300,000 FHA Loan. Refinancing early captures significantly more equity. Waiting until the last minute (Month 35) yields minimal returns.
Impact on Closing Costs (Month 12 Refi)
The refund (sage) directly offsets the new UFMIP charge (navy).
How the Refund is Applied
Many borrowers are confused because they never see a check. This is the "Netting" process authorized by HUD. The refund bypasses your bank account and goes straight to the principal of the new loan.
1. Payoff
Lender requests payoff quote for old loan.
2. Calculation
Lender checks HUD table for refund % based on month.
3. Credit
Refund amount is credited against the new UFMIP fee.
4. Result
New loan starts with lower balance/fees.
Common Misconceptions
Myth: "I will get a check in the mail."
Reality: UFMIP refunds are almost always "netted" instantly at closing to reduce the amount you need to borrow. Cash refunds are extremely rare and only occur if the refund exceeds the new premium (unlikely).
Myth: "I can refinance anytime."
Reality: The refund is strictly time-bound. Day 1 of Month 37 means $0 refund. Additionally, you typically must make at least 6 payments before refinancing (The "Seasoning" requirement).