An 203(k) FHA Loan, sometimes called a Rehab loan or FHA Construction Loan, allows you to buy or refinance a home that needs work. With this FHA loan, you can include in your mortgage the dollar value needed to repair or upgrade the home. Your loan will then cover the purchase or refinance price and the cost of upgrades, allowing you to pay for the renovations over time as you pay down the mortgage. This is a superb financing tool that may allow you to get into an area where turn-key homes are more expensive. It is important to remember that in order for a lender to approve financing, the home must meet certain safety and livability standards. As 203(k) loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, lenders may be able to offer more lenient qualification requirements than other type of renovation loans.
The process for an FHA 203(k) loan is quite similar to that of regular home buying, but with a few extra steps:
- Apply with a 203(k) approved lender
- Get approval for the loan
- Select a contractor for your renovation project
- Get estimates for the project
- Close the loan
- Complete the repairs
- Move into your new home
Are you interested in a 203(k) loan or would you like more information? RLG has the tools and resources at its disposal to get you on your way. Call us today to experience firsthand the dedicated, personalized customer service and undivided attention that RLG has to offer!
