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What is a Renovation Home Loan

written by Loan Smart Team Smart Team August 26, 2016
What is a Renovation Home Loan

Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have home renovation mortgage programs that allow buyers to borrow based on what the house is expected to be worth after the home rehab (ARV) is completed. Homeowners can also use both programs to refinance their existing mortgage plus the renovation costs into one loan. Included below are various types of renovation loans to assist with a multitude of mortgage projects.

How To Use a Renovation Loan

You can typically use funds in a multitude of ways such as to repair or replace: Kitchen Remodeling, Finish Basement, Roofs, gutters and downspouts, Decks, patios and porches, Heating and cooling systems, Windows, doors and exterior siding, Plumbing and electrical systems, Flooring

EZ “C”onventional

FHA 203K Streamline

HUD REO Repair Escrow

The EZ Conventional is used for both appraiser-required repairs or repairs the borrower wants done to the property. The repairs must be non-structural in nature (no exceptions) and they must be attached to the property. This is similar to the FHA 203K Full loan, but is more limited in its scope. The repairs can only be cosmetic in nature and are limited to a maximum of $35,000. Because the repair costs are smaller, there is less red tape to get the loan, which is why it’s called “streamline.” These loans can also be used to refinance existing mortgages and rehab homes. This loan can be used on HUD REO listings only where the appraiser has required MPR (minimum property requirement) type repairs. These are loans for homes that failed to sell at a foreclosure auction, which have been claimed by the lender and put back up for sale. These homes are REO (real estate-owned property), for which HUD, (The Department of Housing and Urban Development), has paid off the mortgage.

Weather-Related Escrow

USDA Repair Escrow

Buyer / Seller Funded Repair Escrow

Can be used on an FHA or conventional loan. These loans can also be used on a VA loan by exception only if the seller is funding the repairs. Repairs do not have to be appraiser-required but the appraisal must be subject to those repairs being completed. To be used on a USDA-financed loan where the appraiser has required MPR (minimum property requirement) type repairs. For designated rural properties, they are guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture. Benefits include financing up to 100% of the purchase price and no monthly mortgage insurance premium. Can be used on an FHA or conventional loan. Can also be used on a VA loan only if the seller is funding the repairs. Repairs do not have to be appraiser-required but the appraisal must be subject to those repairs being completed.

 

Jumbo Renovation Loan

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FHA 203K Full

To be used on a jumbo renovation loan for either appraiser-required repairs or repairs the borrower wants done to the property. The repairs must be non-structural in nature (no exceptions) and they must be attached to the property and add value.

 

To be used on conventional loans for both appraiser-required repairs and repairs the borrower wants done to the property. It can be used on second homes and investment properties. The repairs can be structural in nature or cosmetic, but they must be attached to the property and add value.

 

 

The FHA 203K is a government-insured loan allows you to buy a home that’s in need of major repairs and/or renovations. The repairs can be structural and/or cosmetic in nature. An important benefit is you can buy a home and complete the repairs using just this loan. This loan offers fixed rates with only a 3.5% down payment required. The home must be your primary residence. The FHA 203K is also available for refinance transactions.

 

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