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FHA 203k Streamline vs 203k Full Renovation

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Mortgage and Lending with Independent

Renovation Lending

The main concept behind these loans a.k.a Rehab, Renovation, 203k and Home Improvement loans is quite simple, clients who wants to finance the costs of home improvements through the mortgage for a purchase or refinance.

Financing the costs of the home improvements through the mortgage can be cheaper than high interest credit cards, emergency savings and high interest unsecured loans.

 

Don't worry about the appraised value if the house is in bad shape, the loan is based on the after improved value of your improvements.

Typically these loans can close in 30-45 days, with contract work started within 30 days of closing.

Whats the difference between the 203k Streamline and Full Renovation?

 

 

FHA 203k Streamline

  • NO HUD CONSULTANT - this is the biggest distinction here compared to full renovation.  Saves time and delays.
  • Less fees vs a Full Renovation - cheaper
  • No Reserves - Full 203k requires reserves
  • Restricted to $35,000 in repairs - *no major structural repairs* Over 35k is Full 203k.
  • No Inspections - over 15k in repairs just needs to verify work is done.
  • No Contingency Added
  • Repairs must be completed in 6 months - no extensions, after 6 months must be kicked to full renovation.
  • Owner Occupied / 1-4 family

 

 

Rennovation Specialist

Renovation programs are great for 1st time home buyers providing solutions for needs and wishes into reality.

 

With Foreclosures and short-sales on the rise, many homes on the market need a lot of T.L.C and most of the time the previous owner had not taken complete care with the home, this is repair the 203k loan can shine for you.

 

 

Remember, not all Mortgage Professionals offer 203k Loans.  Consult with a Renovation Specialist who can guide you through the decision in Streamline vs Full Renovation.  By the way...I offer both :)

 

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Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Thanks for Commenting Scot! Good to see another Wells Fargo Family here.

Jun 15, 2008 03:30 PM
Brandon Weber
Weber Property Group - Sacramento, CA

I love this product and I am currently working a deal in which my client is planning on using it. Great opportunity for buyers to improve a duplex that they will be living in.  They are newlyweds and first-time buyers and don't have a lot of cash sitting around. Should prove to be a great deal for them. Thanks for the great post!

Jun 15, 2008 06:21 PM
-- Casey Brischle
Columbia Bank - Spokane, WA
Spokane Home Loan Mortgage Professional

Great little comparison Justin.  With the 35k in repairs they still have to be under the 97% LTV right?

Jun 16, 2008 07:54 AM
Laura Moore Godek
Laura Moore Godek, PC - McHenry, IL

The distinctions are important to know.  Thanks for the clarification.

Jun 16, 2008 12:25 PM
Laura Moore Godek
Laura Moore Godek, PC - McHenry, IL

The distinctions are important to know.  Thanks for the clarification.

Jun 16, 2008 12:25 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Brandon - Great News!!  Hope you get the deal done and I am glad you are finding this loan programs useful!

Casey - 97% per sales price and FHA guidelines but keep in mind the appraisal is based on improvements and repairs done after the improved value.

Laura - Glad you found this useful thanks for commenting!

Jun 16, 2008 12:42 PM
Maximiliano "Max" Carrillo
AMor REALTY / North Carolina - Charlotte Metro - South Carol - Charlotte, NC
CRS GRI

Thanks for sharing Justin.  This can help bridge the gap between properties in move-in condition and REO's that won't even look at an FHA offer.

Jun 25, 2008 02:08 PM
Charles G. Hennebeul
AMERICAN CASH SOLUTIONS INC - Melville, NY

Great Points here..and many mortgage brokers that are not FHA steer their customers into subprime loans to get them cash out but its at a much higher unnecessary cost.

Jul 06, 2008 12:57 PM
Vicki Pedersen
Pedersen Real Estate - Riverside, CA
Providing Exceptional Real Estate Service

Thanks for the information and clarification between the two programs.  The streamline is a great program.  I haven't done much with FHA's because I'm in California and up until very recently our housing prices have   been too high for FHA loans.  Now that houses are much more affordable, we are really starting to use FHA loans.

Jul 06, 2008 02:27 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

@ Barry - The Appraiser can verify the work has been done and the Lender + Appraiser will determine if the house is up to FHA conditions.

Oct 17, 2008 02:09 AM
Mike Young
203kOnLine.com, covering the USA - Hickory, NC
FHA 203k Consultant 916-758-1809 cell direct

While the streamline 203k is a great product a word to the wise... A streamline 203k with over $15,000 in work need a plan reviiewer... if you have trouble finding one just ask your consultant who by the way, is a Plan Reviewer too. If the plan reviewer or the appraiser finds things that require repair that weren't listed on the streamline scope of work this has just become a full consultation. There is a simple solution, just have the borrower be diligent when looking at the building with their contractor and include anything of a health or safety nature as well as what they want to do. I have many 203k projects completed and have seem most everyting since 1994. I like people talking up this program. Good job.

Mar 19, 2009 08:24 AM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate

I want to reblog

I want to reblog this but I do not see the reblog symbol in the upper right corner? Has that changed? I want to say I told you so to a buyer who I suggested a 203K to....

feel free to delete this comment...

May 06, 2009 02:59 AM