Making A Home Handicap Accessible with a 203K Streamline Mortgage

Another allowable improvement for a 203k Streamline Mortgage is handicap accessibility improvements. If you find yourself in the market for a house and someone in your household can no longer get around easily due to a walker or wheelchair, there are some ways that you can change things to make a house more comfortable and safe. There are several areas that need consideration, and they are stairs, hallways and doorways, and bathrooms.  Keep in mind, these improvements must be done by a licensed/insured contractor to be eligible for the 203k Streamline Mortgage.   Hallways and Doorways These areas need to be wide enough that you can get through them in a wheelchair without difficulty. Many hallways may be wide enough, but are cluttered with pieces of...

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