Can loan buy property and supply money for repairs?

Can loan buy property and supply money for repairs?

Member since 2018 · 15 posts · 10 votes

What I'm asking is when taking out a loan for a property to purchase can I take out extra funding to make repairs on the home as well? I want to buy a property to rent out and use some of the loan money to make repairs to the home as well before I rent it out. 

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Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 335 posts · 144 votes
7y

@Jim Coleman  Hello Jim.  It is called a 203K loan.

In simple terms, the 203k loan is a type of home improvement loan program insured through the FHA that works by allowing homebuyers the ability to finance the purchase and costs of upgrades through one single mortgage.  Instead the FHA “Insures” a loan that is provided by an FHA approved lender.

  • Your credit score must be at least 620 or 640, depending on the lender.
  • Your maximum debt-to-income ratio can only be 41% to 45%
  • You need a down payment (or home equity if you are refinancing) of 3.5% or more.
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  • Investor · cleveland, OH · Member since 2015 · 67 posts · 45 votes
    7y

    The answer is yes. Your just going to have to found the right bank/lender for this. I've heard that conventional banks make you go through a lot of hoops for these types of loans, while  nconventional lender (fix or flip lenders) lend on these deals all the time. 

    I'd still try and reach out to people who are actually mortgage brokers.  

    Pm me if you want some suggestions. 

  • Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 335 posts · 144 votes
    7y

    @Jim Coleman  Hello Jim.  It is called a 203K loan.

    In simple terms, the 203k loan is a type of home improvement loan program insured through the FHA that works by allowing homebuyers the ability to finance the purchase and costs of upgrades through one single mortgage.  Instead the FHA “Insures” a loan that is provided by an FHA approved lender.

    • Your credit score must be at least 620 or 640, depending on the lender.
    • Your maximum debt-to-income ratio can only be 41% to 45%
    • You need a down payment (or home equity if you are refinancing) of 3.5% or more.
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    Apartment Syndicator · Charleston, SC · Member since 2016 · 973 posts · 728 votes
    7y

    @Jim Coleman call 5-10 local community banks or credit unions to see what products they offer to fit your need

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