Posted on: 02nd Sep, 2008 07:25 am
Looked at a house this weekend for a steal at 180K. With 15K of work (my labor and contracted) or 30K for it to all be contracted. I wanted to do CHFA for first time buyer since I make less than 80K/yr, but this house will require 203K or Home Style. With the repairs, it will easily be worth 250K. I have solid credit ~700. Any tips on how I should proceed? I would prefer to do most of the work myself. Thanks, I look forward to learning from everyone - Dave
203k would be the best, unless it is eligible for a USDA Guaranteed 502 loan, which will allow for repairs as well.
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OK, great! I do fit their income limits for the Guarantees 502, and it is in an approved region in CT. I will have to look further into this. Thanks - Dave
Just talked with the local 502 rep and they are going to send me a packageon the guaranteed program. It seems like it is a good program for me. They said that they can put money in an SBA account but that it is not for major repairs like HVAC. So I am confused about a rehab program.
Hi David,
What's your confusion all about/ it is true that a rehab program doesn't include all kinds of repair on the home. For instance, the FHA 203k loan includes repair work as mentioned in http://www.mortgagefit.com/know-how/203krehabilitation.html .
What's your confusion all about/ it is true that a rehab program doesn't include all kinds of repair on the home. For instance, the FHA 203k loan includes repair work as mentioned in http://www.mortgagefit.com/know-how/203krehabilitation.html .