Mike Young: What’s My Line?  |  FHA 203k Consultant

Who is Mike Young and what does he do?

Mike Young is a FHA 203k Consultant. 

What does an FHA 203k Consultant do?

• Meets with clients and “consults” explaining the program
• Reviews the contracts and procedures so there are no problems during the course of construction
• Makes the FHA 203k compliance inspection to determine what it will take to bring the structure up to the MPS (Minimum Property Standards). This includes mandatory repairs such as ceiling insulation, caulking, weatherization, grading, etc.
• Recommends contractors and lenders if they client does not already have them selected

What is the difference between an FHA Consultant and a Home Inspector?

A  home inspector and a 203k consultant can be, and quite often are, the same person. There is really no difference in the home inspection and the consultant’s 203k compliance inspection.

The inspections can be the same inspection. The home inspector quite often creates a “deficiency report” that can be the basis of a 203k report as well.

A typical home inspection might take 3-4 hours and a typical 203k compliance inspection might take 1-2 hours. During that time the home inspector will find deficiencies and suggest further inspections by the appropriate trades persons  and rarely is allowed by state licensing to “price the work”.

On the other hand the consultant does just that, they determine the issue, determine the repair, create a “scope of work” or “scope of renovation” and provides typical costs to repair those items. This is in direct violation of most state licensing “standards of practice” for home inspectors thus the difference between a consultant and a home inspector.

Mike Young can help any buyer in any state, in any city or town.  Mike is licensed by HUD to be an FHA 203 Consultant in all states.

Do FHA 203k Consultants charge a fee? 

The answer is, Yes. Nationally a typical fee for a 203k consultation is between $600 and $700, plus mileage. That isn’t very much for the responsibility assumed. The fee can range from $400 to $1000, plus mileage, for the consultation, but on larger projects additional fees may be incurred. Of course, one would need to contact Mike Young directly and get a fee quote specific to their project.  Clearly, one size does not fill.

Are there any pitfalls or downsides to FHA 203k loans? 

As with anything in life, even with the best laid plans, things may not go according to plan. If you are having issues with a 203k loan anywhere in the USA contact 203k911.com for some direction and resolution to your issues. The best course of action is to first hire a consultant to ensure the project does go smoothly.

The Mike Young Team represents a group of FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation consultants specializing in renovation loans nationally. No job is too big or too small for Mike and his team.  They recently helped a person in KS who couldn’t find a consultant due to state laws being so restrictive.  They were able to help the person's lender get the loan closed with little delay.

Another person called from CT asking if they could move a historic type home from a lot in VA to a new location in CT. The home was to be placed on a barge and taken to the new waterfront lot in CT.

The 203k program is amazing. Open your mind to the possibilities, or contact The Mike Young Team and they will open it for you.

Mike Young: What’s My Line?  |  FHA 203k Consultant  by Kathleen Daniels, San Jose Homes for Sale - San Jose Short Sale Agent - 408-972-1822