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Sometimes it takes a village to close a loan but other times it just takes a qualified loan officer and a great Renovation Loan such as the FHA 203k or the Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan. Here are some recent examples of how the FHA 203k or the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan saved the day!
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When looking for a 203k in Texas the first thing to do as with any loan is to get pre approved. So you are probably asking yourself what is the process for qualifying for a 203k loan in Texas? Well let me break it down for you. It really isn’t much more difficult than qualifying for a traditional FHA loan. It is important for you to know that each lender can have specific requirements and typically they do vary from lender to lender.
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In Texas there are no licensing requirements for a general contractor. Most of the 203k rehab projects have general contractors that run the project and most often will have sub-contractors that work for them. The sub-contractors that do perform work that require a license are: plumbers, electricians and AC contractors. The license is required to pull a permit but we must also be able to verify the license before final approval can be issued.
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I wanted to share with you three fun tools that I found to aid you with your home search in today’s hot Texas real estate market. Picking the perfect neighborhood and the perfect school district is very important. Especially if you are shopping with a family and intend on staying put for a bit. Also in a world full of mobile and smart phone devices why not put the internet to work for you.
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The Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan in Texas is a great loan option when you find a home that you love but it needs a little updating. This updating could be just cosmetic such as adding hardwood floors or more structural such as foundation repair.
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The FHA 203k Renovation loan along with its conventional counterpart, the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan, can be used for any type of property. Furthermore either can be used for a purchase or a refinance. I think far too often these loans are associated with HUD or bank foreclosures since those homes tend to be the most distressed but that’s not always the case. This is especially true in today’s market due to the speed at which the inventory is going under contract.
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Renovation Mortgage Loans in Texas are great tools for buyers and sellers alike. They open the door for a buyer to purchase and then renovate a home to their liking. They also allow a seller to sell the home “as is” which then prevents the seller from doing a lot of unnecessary repairs/upgrades prior to selling. I use the term broadly here because the loan is as specific as the work to be done to the home.
203K Streamline, Mortgage, Mortgage Programs
The FHA 203ks or the FHA 203k Streamline loan is the answer for those wishing to purchase and renovate a home in Texas. Let’s talk for a moment about a home that has a great structure but just needs some light renovation. Why walk away from it when you can simply finance the cost of the new paint job or the new granite counters…just to name a few examples. Simply put the FHA 203k streamline loan eliminates much of the hassles needed to obtain its counterpart – the FHA 203k full loan.
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Now might be a good time to think about a Conventional loan with only 3% Down. Why you ask? Well with FHA’s new mortgage insurance policy in place for both the 30 year and 15 year loans, a good alternative is a Conventional loan especially when we can get you one with only 3% down!!
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The world of renovation lending isn’t a one size fits all type of business. Each loan is customized for each client’s individual needs. I wanted to take a moment to show you some examples and give you a brief overview of some of the loans that I offer.
Fannie Mae Homestyle, Mortgage, Mortgage Programs
The Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan has gotten very little press lately in Texas. I’m not quite sure why since it’s a conventional loan that allows you to purchase or renovation a home with only 5% down. Let’s say you are refinancing and need money for repairs. This loan is your key! It’s the perfect hidden treasure for those needing a mortgage loan with a low down payment and the ability to finance repairs/upgrades.
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I’ve heard so much chatter lately regarding FHA 203k renovation loans that I thought it was time I dispelled some of those rumors floating around. Especially those pertaining to whether or not these loans actually do close!
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The VA Jumbo loan is often a better option than Conventional Jumbo for verteran borrowers in Texas. Why you ask? First of all just to be clear a Jumbo loan in Texas is a loan amount over $417,000. Under Conventional financing moving into Jumbo loan sizes means your interest rate is moving up to. That is not the the case with VA Jumbo loans! The interest rate is about the same as the conforming VA interest rate.
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HUD recently announced in Mortgagee Letter 2013-04 that any FHA case number issued on or after April 1, 2013 will be subject to an increased annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) along with a new cancellation policy. Streamlined refinances where the case number was endorsed on or before May 31, 2009 would be an exception to this rule. What this basically means is that now would be the time to act if you are considering an FHA purchase or refinance!
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There has been a lot of press about 203k renovation mortgage loans lately. I’ve also heard from the mouth of realtors as well as customers how hard they think they are and how they fear that a 203k rehab loan won’t close. Well I’m here to tell you that’s not true. Don’t take it from me, take it from these customers of mine that recently closed.
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These days almost everything is under one roof. When is the last time you went to a grocery store that didn’t also contain a bank and possibly a coffee shop? It’s nice to get everything taken care of at one. That’s the approach we take with regards to Renovation Lending. We like to offer options with the understanding that not everyone is going to fit in the same box. Having the ability to offer a wide array of products as well as the ability to lend across the United States should make us your lender of choice!
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Current market conditions dictate that lenders are able to offer versatile lending programs to their customers. Specifically being able to offer renovation lending options is key. Almost 70% of America’s homes build before 1992 and the vast inventory of foreclosed properties are uninhabitable. This alone means that consumers will need options to be able to move into these homes. Coupled with that you, as the Realtor, need inventive ways to market, list and ultimately sell these homes.
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We all want options so what’s better than having options when it comes to financing the purchase of your new home or the refinance of your current home? Taking this a step further let’s consider not only financing but also renovating that home! Yes, there are options with respect to the FHA 203k Renovation loan and the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan. Both of these have had a lot of press lately so it’s important to understand the options and to pick the loan that best fits your needs. That’s where I come in…Let’s compare the FHA 203k Renovation loan to the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan.
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Ever heard of the HUD 100 program? I’m amazed that so many people are surprised when they hear they can purchase and renovate a home with a down payment of only $100.00!! Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a great program, that actually has been around for quite some time, called the HUD 100 program. Basically, if the home you want to purchase qualifies than you can purchase the home and your down payment is reduced to simply $100.00.
203K Streamline, Mortgage, Mortgage Programs
Don’t miss an opportunity to bid on a home that needs light cosmetic updating. Why, you ask? The answer is simple, purchase using the FHA 203k streamline renovation loan. Unlike FHA’s full 203K program, an FHA Streamline 203K loan eliminates much of the paperwork to obtain rehab funds. Also the guidelines were recently updated to allow for roof work to be included; it’s no longer considered a major structural repair which is great news!
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