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Renovation: FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan:

An important tool for community and neighborhood revitalization, the FHA 203(k) loan offers flexible qualifying and low down payments:

FHA down payment (3%)

Flexible credit qualifying

Assumable loans

Finance up to 6 months of mortgage payments

Purchase or Refinance and Improve all in one loan

The 203(k) loan program offers borrowers the resources to rehabilitate a home that may be in need of repair, either the home that they currently live in, or that special fixer-upper opportunity. One single loan is used to pay for the purchase (or refinance) and the cost of renovating the home.

Made available to certain lenders by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the FHA 203(k) program has already provided many buyers with the funds necessary to buy their first home, or greatly improve a move-up home. The FHA 203(k) loan is available to borrowers of all income levels, to homeowners who plan to occupy the house, and for homes with one to four units.

203K Eligible Borrowers:

Owner Occupants - Purchase - Refinance
Investors NOT allowed

Eligible Properties:

Single family dwellings
Condominium
Townhouse
Mixed Use (Storefront)
1-4 Unit buildings- you can increase or decrease the number of units with this loan.

Structural Alteration and Reconstruction:

Changes for improved functions and modernization
Elimination of health/safety hazards
Changes for aesthetic appeal
Plumbing, heating air conditioning, and electrical upgrades
Well and/or septic repairs
Roofing, gutters and downspouts
Flooring, tiling and carpeting
Energy conservation improvements
Major landscape work and site improvement
Access for the disabled

Home Inspection:
The cost of your construction is estimated by an FHA Approved 203(k) consultant (estimator). The cost consultant assists you in determining the scope of repairs and the costs budgeted for the renovation job.

Perform a home inspection to create preliminary costs estimates based upon FHA minimum property standards plus the scope of work as defined by the home owner/buyer.
Once project has been determined, the cost consultant prepares a "work-write up" and 3 contractor bid packages are issued to the home owner/buyer.

Appraisal:
The appraiser will be given a copy of your "work-write up" to estimate an after improved value for your new home or current home. We loan against that improved value thus giving you credit for the work to be performed.

Other Eligible Costs:
(THESE COSTS MAY BE FINANCED INTO THE MORTGAGE LOAN)

Contingency reserve (10%-20%)
Up to 6 months PITI mortgage payments
Permit costs
Consultant fees
Inspection and title update fees
Architectural & Engineering fees (if needed)

7 Simple Steps to Buying a House Using FHA 203(k) Renovation Loan.

Locate the home you want and submit a contract for purchase - contingent on a home inspection.
After your contract is signed, schedule a home inspection with a 203(k) cost consultant to budget your renovation.
If you approve the budget, the 203(k) cost consultant will prepare the work write up for the appraiser and lender, and will prepare three contractor bid packages for you.
You can now bid your job to general contractors, or multiple sub-contractors.
Appraiser uses work write-up to value home as if all work is completed.
Loan closing (30 to 45 days average).
Within 30 days of closing start project with general contractor, or multiple sub-contractors.

If you have any furthur questions, please call Heath Lefort @ 401-461-9987