203K – Is it for Me?
“Fixer-Upper” What does that phrase really mean? By definition: Noun 1. fixer-upper – a house or other dwelling in need of repair (usually offered for sale at a low price) Some people shy away from these types of listings because they do not have funds available up front to complete repairs and renovations. Sometimes, repairs and renovations are required for the house to even be habitable. If you have found a fixer-upper that you are interested in purchasing, but don’t have the cash to remodel it; consider the 203(k) mortgage program. What Exactly Is It? The Federal Housing Administration’s rehab loan product, the FHA 203(k) loan, was designed for individuals who want to rehabilitate or repair a damaged home so they can live in it as their...
Read MoreCan I Refinance & Renovate My Home with a 203K Loan?
Can I Refinance and Renovate My Home with a 203K Loan? Yes you can! This type of loan is sometimes called a “rehab loan”. If you are looking to make significant improvements to your home, this may be the way to go. A homeowner can consolidate their existing mortgage loan, and the cost of the home renovation project, into one new loan up to a percentage of the “after-completed” value of the house. The “after-completed” value of the house is the anticipated value of the house that takes into consideration all of the improvements that will be made to the house through an FHA 203k refinance loan. By using the “after-completed” value of the house homeowners will be eligible for a larger renovation budget than offered...
Read MoreA Run Down Of HUD’s 203k Streamline Mortgage
The 203k streamline mortgage is not the same as the 203k mortgage. The FHA 203(K) Streamline obtained its name because it simplifies the loan process by not requiring the extra cost and details found in its counterpart, the FHA 203(K) loan. Eligible Borrowers This loan program is available only to people who plan to use the properties for which they are getting the loans as their primary residences. If a current homeowner needs to rehab his existing home, he can use this program. Nonprofit organizations can also qualify for this loan program. It is not available to investors who will not be living in the property. Eligible Properties The program is focused on single-family, owner-occupied properties, but it is not limited to those. Homeowners can also use this...
Read MoreA Few Things to Consider When Looking At Foreclosed Homes for Sale
In today’s real estate market, many potential buyers run across short sale homes and houses close to foreclosure. Some homes have already been foreclosed and are now for sale by financial institutions that own them. While this leaves some potential buyers leery, it is potentially a good opportunity to find larger properties with plenty of space and amenities. Property Neglect Oftentimes, homes that have gone through foreclosure or are on the verge of it, are not in top condition. Small repairs have been neglected leaving potential buyers to wonder what else may be wrong with it. A careful walk-through with a home inspector would be helpful. Making a list of what needs to be fixed will help lessen the surprises after purchasing the...
Read More203K Streamline – What Improvements Are Eligible With The 203K Streamline Loan?
In today’s real estate market and economy more people are looking for ways to improve their home. Also people are buying bank foreclosures and fixing them up. But the problem many people are running into is the difficulty of getting a construction or rehab loan. That is where the 203K Streamline Loan steps in. The official name of this program is the FHA Streamlined 203(k) Limited Repair Program. The 203K Streamline Program will allow a homebuyer or homeowner to purchase a home or refinance a mortgage plus include in the loan the costs of repairs and improvements in the loan. The 203K Streamlined loan is not a government loan, it is provided though FHA Approved Lenders throughout the country. Because the 203K Streamline Loan is insured by FHA, the FHA...
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