Renovation Loans:
FHA 203K AND FNMA Home Style Loans
203K FULL Renovation Loan Program
Summary:
Section 203(k) insurance enables home buyers and homeowners to finance both the purchase (or refinancing) of a house and the cost of its rehabilitation through a single mortgage or to finance the rehabilitation of their existing home.
Purpose of Loan Product:
Section 203(k) fills a unique and important need for home buyers. When buying a house that needs repair or modernization, home buyers usually have to follow a complicated and costly process. The interim acquisition and improvement loans often have relatively high interest rates, short repayment terms and a balloon payment. However, Section 203(k) offers a solution that helps both borrowers and lenders, insuring a single, long term, fixed or adjustable rate loan that covers both the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property. Section 203(k) insured loans save borrowers time and money. They also protect the lender by allowing them to have the loan insured even before the condition and value of the property may offer adequate security.
For less extensive repairs/improvements, see 203 LIMITED K (up to 35,000 in repairs). See below for information on LIMITED 203K.
Type of Mortgage Assistance:
Section 203(k) insures mortgages covering the purchase or refinancing and rehabilitation of a home that is at least a year old. A portion of the loan proceeds is used to pay the seller, or, if a refinance, to pay off the existing mortgage, and the remaining funds are placed in an escrow account and released as rehabilitation is completed. The cost of the rehabilitation must be at least $5,000, but the total value of the property must still fall within the FHA Mortgage Limit for the area. See Link Below for the FHA Limits. The value of the property is determined by either (1) the value of the property before rehabilitation plus the cost of rehabilitation, or (2) 110 percent of the appraised value of the property after rehabilitation, whichever is less.
Many of the rules and restrictions that make FHA’s basic single family mortgage insurance product Section 203b, relatively convenient for lower income borrowers. But lenders may charge some additional fees, such as a supplemental origination fee, fees to cover the preparation of architectural documents and review of the rehabilitation plan, and a higher appraisal fee.
Eligible Renovation Activities:
The extent of the rehabilitation covered by Section 203(k) insurance may range from relatively minor (though exceeding $5000 in cost) to virtual reconstruction: a home that has been demolished or will be razed as part of rehabilitation is eligible, for example, provided that the existing foundation system remains in place. Section 203(k) insured loans can finance the rehabilitation of the residential portion of a property that also has non-residential uses; they can also cover the conversion of a property of any size to a one- to four- unit structure. The types of improvements that borrowers may make using Section 203(k) financing include:
- structural alterations and reconstruction
- modernization and improvements to the home’s function
- elimination of health and safety hazards
- changes that improve appearance and eliminate obsolescence
- reconditioning or replacing plumbing; installing a well and/or septic system
- adding or replacing roofing, gutters, and downspouts
- adding or replacing floors and/or floor treatments
- major landscape work and site improvements
- enhancing accessibility for a disabled person
- making energy conservation improvements
HUD requires that properties financed under this program meet certain basic energy efficiency and structural standards.
Limited 203(k) Mortgage
FHA’s Limited 203(k) program permits home buyers and homeowners to finance up to $35,000 into their mortgage to repair, improve, or upgrade their home. Home buyers and homeowners can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or an FHA appraiser. Homeowners can make property repairs, improvements, or prepare their home for sale. Home buyers can make their new home move-in ready by remodeling the kitchen, painting the interior or purchasing new carpet.
CLICK BELOW FOR FHA MORTGAGE LIMITS
CLICK BELOW FOR LIST OF HUD CONSULTANTS
HUD CONSULTANTS are required for 203k over 35,000 and or if any structural work is done.
https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/f17cnsltdata.cfm
FHA 203k LOAN CALCULATOR
The 203k Calculator page is a tool that allows users to accurately calculate the Maximum Mortgage amount after selecting the appropriate loan type and entering the required data.
