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A 203(k) rehab loan is a form of home financing or refinancing that enables home buyers and homeowners to combine both real estate costs and incurred renovation expenses into a single mortgage. In effect, it allows home buyers who are considering purchasing a fixer-upper that requires multiple repairs and significant rehabilitation efforts to roll the cost of both the property and these projects into one home loan. Keep in mind that a conventional mortgage might be an even better loan option for homeowners looking to make more extravagant updates to their home.
An FHA 203(k) loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Funds obtained through a rehab loan, which can take the form of a 15- or 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), can be applied to expenses associated with both materials and labor. Because these mortgages are insured by the government, the FHA 203(k) loan may come with more flexible qualification terms and requirements than a conventional home loan. The expenses associated with home improvement and repair efforts are added to the total that you elect to borrow and can be paid off over a period of years as you pay off the monthly premiums associated with your mortgage. Rehab loan offerings can provide a cost-effective way to pay for many home improvements (especially large home improvements). As with any mortgage, you’ll need to qualify to obtain one based on your income, credit history, credit score, debt-to-income ratio and other factors. Bear in mind that work covered under an FHA 203(k) loan must start within 30 days of closing, and projects must be completed within a maximum of 6 months’ time.
The FHA Streamline program is ideal for properties that are owner-occupied, and it gives you the ability to reduce your interest or even lower your monthly mortgage payments without enduring the time, expense and hassle associated with ordering an appraisal. There is also less paperwork and documentation associated with this loan program in comparison with many other types of refinance loans. Because there is not an appraisal requirement, you will not have to pay extra fees or wait for third-party reports to be completed. Altogether, you may find that the Streamline program is a simpler and easier way to refinance your loan.
There are two types of FHA 203K loans for you to choose from: a streamline 203K loan and a standard 203K loan.
A streamline 203K loan, or limited loan, is frequently utilized for homes that require fewer repairs. It provides home buyers or homeowners with a maximum of $35,000 for renovations. No minimum cost requirement is attached, and applications may be simpler to process due to the lower sums borrowed under the terms of this type of loan. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to roll major structural repairs into the sums that you wish to borrow.
On the flip side, a standard 203(k) loan is typically used for larger jobs and covers major structural repairs exceeding $35,000. Renovations must cost a minimum of $5,000 though, and a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) consultant must be hired to oversee the project and renovation process. Select rules and guidelines must also be followed to ensure compliance with government code.
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