Renovation
RENOVATION LOANS
When purchasing a home that may need work or may not quite meet up to its full potential, a home renovation loan might be a good option.
While many homeowners use home-equity loans to pay for renovations, if you are buying your home from the get-go, you don’t have any equity to work with. Renovation loan programs provide homeowners with a mortgage and access to money to make necessary improvements — but come with different requirements and best serve different types of buyers.
TYPES OF RENOVATION LOANS
HOMESTYLE RENOVATION LOANS
You can use a HomeStyle renovation loan to cover costs of repairs, remodels, renovations or energy-efficient improvements on a primary residence, a second home or an investment property. There are no required improvements or restrictions on the types of repairs allowed or a minimum dollar amount for the repairs. However, repairs or improvements must be permanently affixed to the real property, add value to the property, and be completed by a licensed contractor.
Limited 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage
In addition to funding your new home, an FHA Limited 203(k) can provide up to $35,000 (including a contingency reserve) in additional funds to help make a few non-structural repairs or renovations such as updating a kitchen or bathroom, adding new flooring, purchasing new appliances, or repairing the roof.
Standard 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage
If your potential dream home needs more than $35,000 in renovations or the repairs are structural, the Standard FHA 203(k) might be the right solution. This program removes the restrictions of the limited option to allow for major home remodeling. A Standard FHA 203(k) can provide additional funds* to help with eligible repairs including moving or removing walls, minor pool repairs, and landscaping.