This document discusses FHA 203k loans for purchasing and repairing homes. It notes that 203k loans allow buyers to purchase homes needing repairs and finance the repairs into the loan, using just 3.5% down. It addresses common myths about 203k loans, such as that they take too long to close or have too much paperwork. The document provides details on 203k appraisal processes, eligible property and improvement types, contractor payment procedures, and encourages readers to serve more buyers and sellers through 203k loans.
9. Choosing a 203K Loan
• Looking to purchase that requires repairs
• Owns a home requiring repairs but cannot afford
the repairs
• Wants to gain equity in a home purchase using
the 3.5% down payment benefit of FHA financing.
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18. Myth #1
Takes too long to
close the loan
Some people have claimed that
with the inspections, repairs
and follow up inspections that it
took their mortgage loan over 7
months to close. However, with
an experienced mortgage
lender and a reputable
contractor you should be able
to close on the loan within 45 to
60 days
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19. Myth #2
There is too much paperwork
Granted, an FHA loan has more
paperwork than a conventional
loan. However, in essence you
are doing two loans in one; you
are buying a home and you are
taking out a loan to do some
major renovation to the house.
Normally, two mortgages would
be a ton of paperwork. So,
borrowers have to be
reasonable on this point.
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20. Myth #3
It does not make sense to borrow
money for paint, carpet, etc. and
then pay for 30 years on it
If you choose a good property in the
right neighborhood, you will actually
be building your equity from the
beginning. For instance, if you find a
home that can be bought for $95,000
and needs approximately $25,000 in
repairs then you are borrowing
$120,000 in total. If your home is
worth $130,000 or more as soon as
the repairs are made then you have
built up $10,000 in instant equity.
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21. Myth #4
Dealing with repair bids is too
troublesome
This is why you should work
with a contractor that has
experience with FHA guidelines.
Our General Contractors
understand what is allowed by
FHA and what is off limits. They
can inspect the home and give
you a bid that should meet the
rules of the FHA and get passed
by the FHA appraiser when the
work is finished.
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22. 203K Contractor
• The general contractor will
carry over all of the sub-
contractor’s bids onto his/her
own bid. The general
contractor will be responsible
for overseeing that all repairs
are done in a professional and
timely manner.
• The general contractor will
also be responsible for
disbursing all funds to the
sub-contractors when funds
are released from escrow.
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23. 203K Contractor continued…
• The general contractor must
carry sufficient insurance
equal to the total amount of
the rehab amount through a
valid and current E&O or
liability insurance declarations
page.
• The contractor must provide a
detailed work write up or bid
itemizing all repairs that are to
be completed with cost and
note if permits are required.
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24. 203K Streamline limitations
• Total rehab escrow under $35,000
• 10% contingency required (part of the $35,000)
• Deduct any mortgage payments required
• Usually results in rehab loan of $30,000 or less
• Specification are determined by contractor
• No independent third party to review feasibility study
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25. 203K Appraisal Process
• General Contractor prepares
all bids based on conversation
with borrowers. Bids are
presented to lender so
appraisal can be ordered.
• Appraisal is ordered as FHA
203k appraisal and all bids
are forwarded to appraiser for
consideration while
performing appraisal.
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26. 203K Appraiser Process
• Appraiser does the appraisal
“subject to” completion of the
repairs/improvements and
provides an “after improved
value” based upon the list of
repairs.
• Purchase transactions require
only the “after improved”
value
• Refinance transactions
require both values.
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27. 203K Eligible Property Types
• Owner Occupies
Properties only
• Single Family
Residences
• 2 - 4 Unit Properties
• FHA approved condo’s
• REO, Short Sales,
Foreclosures!
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28. 203K Improvements Allowed
• Roofs, gutters and downspouts
• Mild mold remediation
• HVAC, windows
• Plumbing and Electrical
• Flooring
• Painting - Interior and Exterior
• Kitchen and Bath remodeling
• Septic or Water Well repair or
replacement
• Repair or add exterior decks or porches
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29. 203K Improvements Allowed
• Storm doors, insulation,
weather stripping
• Exterior siding replacement
• Appliances including
refrigerator, free standing
ranges, washers, dryers,
dishwashers and microwaves.
• Improvements for people with
disabilities
• Lead based paint abatement
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30. 203K Improvement Not Allowed
• Major structural repairs/major
rehabilitation
• Moving or repairing a load bearing wall
• New construction (adding a room)
• Repairs requiring detailed plans and
specs
• Any repair taking longer than 3 months
• Repairs requiring more than 2 draws
• Luxury items
• Swimming pools, landscaping, hot tubs, tennis
courts, gazebos, bar-b-que pits,
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31. 203K Contractor Payment
• Contractor receives deposit at time of closing
• 35% to 50%
• Requires signature by contractor
• Balance is paid after 100% completion of work
• Appraiser re-inspects finished work
• Final draw following appraiser re-inspection.
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