FHA 203(k) Streamline

FHA 203(k) Streamline

Many borrowers who plan on buying a fixer-upper discover that it can be challenging to find financing, as lenders typically do not want to make a mortgage on a property that is uninhabitable.

One popular way to buy a fixer-upper is an FHA 203(k) loan, which allows you to borrow money for home improvement and home purchase in the same loan. These loans, often used to revitalize neighborhoods, are offered through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to encourage lenders to provide money for purchases that may seem risky.

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How Does an FHA 203(k) Loan Work?

The FHA 203k has two parts - A portion of the loan amount is for the purchase of the home or the payoff of the existing mortgage to be paid off; PLUS, the cost of renovation including inspections, permits, etc. The maximum loan amount is the lesser of the current or as-is value of the home, or 110% of the home’s estimated value after renovation work. he timeframe for the renovation work is a maximum of 6 months.

There are two types of 203K Loan; 1) FHA 203(k) Streamline limits the financeable repair related costs to $35,000; 2) FHA 203(k) Regular allows the renovation cost to be financed based on the Subject to renovation Appraised Value.

The FHA 203(k) loan is available as a fixed rate, with a 15-year or 30-year term. While rates will be a bit higher than a regular FHA loan, the renovation loan option is often the best way to buy a fixer-upper.

FHA 203k Home Loan

Does the Property Qualify for an FHA 203(k) Loan?

To qualify for an FHA 203(k) loan, you must plan to live in the home as your primary residence. The home can have necessary structural repairs for a regular loan, or just non-structural repairs for the Streamlined 203(k) loan. The following properties can qualify:

  • Homes that must be moved to a new foundation
  • Mixed-use properties (assuming the home portion is all that needs repairs)
  • Condos (if approved for an FHA loan)
  • Single, 2-, 3- and 4-family homes
  • Existing construction at least 1 year old
  • Tear-downs, if part of the foundation is remaining
Types of Loans

Which Repairs Qualify?

The FHA has rules about which types of repairs can be covered by a 203(k) loan, and the lender may also allow or disallow certain repairs. Allowable repairs under an FHA 203(k) mortgage include:

  • Kitchen and bathroom remodels
  • New appliances
  • Room additions or floor additions
  • Decks and patios
  • Finishing an attic or basement
  • Energy conservation repairs
  • Site grading
  • Disability access
  • HVAC repairs
  • Plumbing repairs

You can include the cost of labor in your loan, even if you plan to do the work yourself. Be aware that repair work must be finished within six months of getting the loan!

How Loans Work

203(k) Loan Pros

The greatest benefit of a 203(k) mortgage is you can buy a home that needs repairs that you could otherwise not afford. FHA 203(k) home loans usually have low down payment requirements, as well as competitive interest rates.

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