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Creative Financing-FHA 203(k) Streamline Loan

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams

There are now more ways than ever to obtain creative financing when purchasing a home, as well as incentives.  For example, the FHA 203(k) Streamline Loan.   A purchaser can finance up to $35,000 on top of the contract price for repair to the property they are purchasing.  So, don't over look the properties that need a little more repair and updating.  Both loans are rolled into one payment.  There are several qualifications for obtaining this type of loan.  However, a home buyer should talk to their lender to see if they qualify for the program before looking at cosmetically distressed properties.  This could open up a whole different market when you have otherwise exhausted all of your options.

For more information regarding the FHA 203(k) Streamline Loan go to www.GreenvilleRealEstateAGirl.com.

 

Not in Greenville, SC area?  I can help anyone, anywhere, buy or sell Real Estate.

 

"Love what is ahead by loving what has come before."

 

Lindsay Saunders, Realtor

Keller Williams Greenville Central

Saunders@kw.com

www.GreenvilleRealEstateGirl.com

www.LindsayMSaunders.com

 

 

Comments (1)

MARTY HANCOCK
LINCOLN MORTGAGE - Sewell, NJ

Lindsay,

The 203K streamline FHA rehab is indeed a great, and very underused program.

I just closed on one in Williamstown, NJ. The house is over 100 years old. The young couple who purchased it paid the seller $82,500. The total contractor's proposal came to $32,000.

The FHA appraisal, which of course is based upon projected post-rehab value, came in at $160,000! In this market!

So, here we have buyers borrowing less than $115,000, and effectively they have instant 30% equity!

And all they're in is the 3.5% down pay't + closing costs, some of which the sellers paid.

Can't beat it with a stick.

Good post.

Dec 09, 2009 03:07 AM