Are you interested in buying a fixer-upper,
A Gift From the Government
Brought to you by the federal government. The Federal Housing Administration's rehab loan product, the FHA 203(k) loan, was designed for individuals who want to rehabilitate or repair a damaged home so they can live in it as their primary residence. These loans are endorsed by the government to encourage lenders to offer what would otherwise be considered a risky loan product. Because of the risk and expense involved, rehab projects are normally handled by professional real estate investors who can buy properties with cash and therefore don't need any bank to approve the property's condition.
How Much Cash You Need
The FHA 203(k) loan lets you include the money needed for repairs and related expenses in the loan, such as materials and labor. If you wanted to buy a home in which the kitchen needs repairs, you could include in the loan the price of new cabinets, counter tops, flooring, a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, sink, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and the cost to design, permit and install it all. The loan can also include a 10-20% contingency reserve for expenses above and beyond your repair estimates. You can also get up to six months' worth of mortgage payments included to cover the mortgage while you're renovating the home, so that you won't have to make a double housing payment.
As of early 2010, you only have to come up with 3.5% of the home's purchase price plus repair costs to buy a house with this type of loan. So if you were buying a house whose asking price was $150,000 and that needed repairs of $15,000, you would need 3.5% of $165,000, or $5,775, as your down payment. Of course, you'll also have to meet the usual borrower requirements for an FHA loan, like having a steady, verifiable income and a good credit score.
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