The Renovation Loan

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Susan Laganas

NMLS: 50222

Why Move Your Home When You Can Improve Your Home?

Finding a home in perfect shape with all the updated features and aesthetic touches that you truly crave is very rare, especially when you are working with a budget. Sure, you can just settle for something that is readily available, but why not consider a way to get EVERYTHING you want?

Whether you are eyeing (or already own) a house that needs minor repairs, a total makeover or anything in between, AnnieMac’s assortment of Renovation Loans are a great way to transform a house into your dream home. Together, we’ll assess your needs, discuss options to roll renovation expenses into your mortgage payments under one simple loan, and project your overall costs. By considering fixer-uppers, you could potentially score a loan that costs less than your target price range, even after transforming it into your ultimate home!

Know Your Options

FHA 203k - Quick Information

The Standard FHA 203k allows for home buyers and homeowners to renovate their house while financing it into their mortgage. This can be done with a new home purchase as well as a refinance of an existing home. Renovation possibilities with this product include adding new appliances, replacing a septic system, building a new level, and most other home improvement projects imaginable.

Criteria
Minimum Credit
Debt to Income
HUD
Draws
Repairs
Downpayment
Occupancy
Properties
Qualification
600
55%
Consultant Required
Up to 5
$5,000 - unlimited
3.50%
Primary Occupancy Only
1-to-4 family dwellings, FHA condos, manufactured homes built after 1978, mixed use.
Note: Must live in property for 1 full year after renovation completion.

FHA Limited - Quick Information

The FHA Limited 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan is intended for smaller scale projects that are not structural in nature. This program can help a buyer or homeowner remodel a kitchen, change the flooring, or install an outdoor deck, adding to their own enjoyment of the home and adding to its value at the same time.

Criteria
Minimum Credit
Debt to Income
HUD
Draws
Repairs
Downpayment
Occupancy
Properties
Qualification
600
55%
Consultant NOT Required
2 Allowed
No minimum - $35,000
3.50%
Primary Occupancy Only
1-to-4 family dwellings, FHA condos, manufactured homes built after 1978, mixed use.
Note: Must live in property for 1 full year after renovation completion. Property must be habitable throughout the entire renovation.

FannieMae Homestyle - Quick Information

The Fannie Mae HomeStyle is a renovation loan that can be used on new home purchase as well as refinance. It is like the FHA 203k, but it allows for renovations of luxury items where the FHA 203k does not. Luxury items can include basketball courts, swimming pools, sauna, and more. A HomeStyle can also be used for second homes, unlike a FHA 203k.

Criteria
Minimum Credit
Debt to Income
HUD
Draws
Repairs
Downpayment
Occupancy
Properties
Qualification
620
AUS Approved
Consultant NOT Required
None
No minimum - $35,000
$0
Primary Occupancy Only
1 unit Residence, 2 unit residence.
Note: May only be used for minor remodeling and non-structural repairs. Max construction time is 4 months.

The AnnieMac Promise

Here at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, we take the time to walk you through the mortgage process and ensure that you are financially ready for a mortgage commitment. If a renovation loan is needed and is something you are interested in, we will be there for you every step of the way.