This is a program that should get a lot of people out buying houses with it’s many possibilities. It’s the 203K program which works with FHA financing and it’s got a very high 97% LTV and I find it to be a very aggressive loan program for rehabbers in this market.
*One Time Close
*3.5% Down Payment
(Value is determined by Appraisers estimate of the properties value after
completing the proposed project)
*Up to $35,000 Available for Rehab Project
*50% of Total Rehab Amount Available the Day of Closing (No Waiting for Funds)
*6% Seller Concessions
QUALIFIED REPAIRS:
Minimum Down 3.5% of Total Project Cost (Funds can be own or gifted)
Repair/ Replacement of roof, gutters, downspouts with permit
Heating/air conditioning- possible permit
Upgrade/Repair plumbing, and electrical systems with permits
Septic system and/or well repair or replacement with permits
Replacement of flooring, windows, doors, exterior wall re-siding
Minor remodeling such as kitchen or bath with no structural repairs, permit maybe required
Painting of exterior/interior
Purchase and installation of appliances
Handicapped accessibility improvements
Weatherization, painting, basement waterproofing
Repair/replace/add deck, patio or porch with permit
Minor remodels that do not involve structural repairs
Basement finishing and remodeling, which does not involve structural repairs with a permit
Pool
repair maximum of $1,500 in repairs allowed
NON-QUALIFYING REPAIRS:
Major rehabilitation or major remodeling, such as the relocation of a load-bearing wall;
New construction (including room additions);
Repair of structural damage;
Repairs requiring detailed drawings or architectural exhibits;
Landscaping or similar site amenity improvements;
Any repair or improvement requiring a work schedule longer than six (6) months; or
Rehabilitation activities that require more than two (2) payments per specialized contractor
NO to a garage, unless you are repairing an existing one. Cannot build a garage.