When it comes to renovation financing, we offer many different loan options for home buyers and homeowners. The Renovation Loans, FHA 203k, VA, & the Fannie Mae Homestyle all have different benefits and pitfalls to them. The chart below compares some of the differences between the programs. The renovation loan process is pretty much the same regardless of which loan program you go with. Mortgage options can be complicated and when you throw repairs into the mix its even more confusing. Give us a call today and we’ll work with you to explore all your options.
| Conventional | Conventional Investment | FHA 203K | VA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Residence | ||||
| Multi-Family Home (2-4 Units) |
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| Second Home | ||||
| Upfront Mortgage Ins. | 1.75% upfront | Varies | ||
| Minimum Down Payment | 5% | 20% | 3.5% | 0 |
| Gift Funds | ||||
| Structural Repairs | ||||
| Home Addition |
Did your mortgage lender suddenly go radio silent, request the same bank statement for the fourth time, or drop a last-minute loan denial right before your scheduled closing date?
Yesterday, a panicked real estate agent called my office from Portage. Their buyer had been under contract for three weeks on a home near Milwood. The closing date sat just nine days away.
Out of nowhere, the buyer’s out-of-state call-center lender issued a denial letter. The call-center underwriter miscalculated self-employment write-offs, panicked over an unpermitted porch repair on the appraisal, and threw the entire transaction into the trash can.
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