FHA 203k Loan Guidelines and Requirements

FHA 203k Loan Requirements and Guidelines for Qualifying: What buyers and homeowners should know before applying.

FHA 203K Closing Costs

If you’re interested in the 203k loan and would like to know what additional costs or fees are involved in comparison to other FHA or Conventional loans this may help you.

FHA 203K Renovation Financing: An Opportunity For Everyone

We have all seen properties that aren’t in the greatest of shape, but there is a way to sell prospects on potential. With renovation financing, you can show your buyers how to turn a property they’re thinking of buying – or the one they already own – into the home they have always wanted.

All types [...]

New! 203K Mortgage Lender Directory

Have you been looking for a 203K Lender in your area?

203K Mortgage Lender has just launched our National Directory of 203K Lenders!
So if you have been looking for a 203K lender go ahead and check it out.

Have questions about what you just read? Ask a 203k Specialist.
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Rehab Loan Options for Homeowners

Are you a homeowner looking for a rehab loan to improve your home? Are you thinking of adding an extra room, upgrading your kitchen or bathroom? Or maybe you just need to tend to a few upgrades or make some much needed repairs to your older home. Do you have little equity due to the [...]

203K Contractors and Cost Consultants

Hello Homebuyers and Homeowners…

In case you weren’t sure about this, you are allowed to select your own Contactor and Cost Consultant(if needed) on a 203k loan. Below are some links to where you can find these licensed sources plus additional information to help you.

Get Contractor information here:
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/HireAContractor/

Find an FHA Cost Consultant here
https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/f17cnsltdata.cfm

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Fixer-Upper Financing: 203k Program Provides Buyers with Renovation Funds

Once again, another great article on the FHA 203k

This article  was originally posted on the RIS Media website read on:

Fixer-Upper Financing: 203k Program Provides Buyers with Renovation Funds

By Eve Mitchell

RISMEDIA, March 27, 2010—(MCT)—The word “as-is” can indeed be one scary phrase. Especially when buying a home in today’s market where foreclosures and short sales that [...]

Beware! No Termite License Can Be a Terminator!

Sellers, Buyers and R.E agents beware of these type of surprises and avoid unnecessary delays by making sure those that need to be licensed are

FHA 203K Tips – Contractors Bid and Work Write Ups

Contractors Bids

When you’re getting bids from contractors make sure the bid has a good description of the work to be done and a cost breakdown of the materials and labor involved.

If you receive a bid that is vague (lacking work details, labor and material breakdown) it will delay your loan so a clearly written out [...]

Interview with an FHA 203K Cost Consultant

Join Me For A 7 Part Series With An FHA 203K Cost Consultant

The 203K Cost Consultant plays a significant part of the 203K and is required on all 203K Standard loans.
In this interview I talk to a Hud Certified Cost Consultant. This 7 part series will cover:

The role of the 203K Cost Consultant
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