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RenoFi targets homeowners who don’t qualify for HELOCs

Housing Wire

Renovation financing startup RenoFi now offers a fixed-rate home renovation loan, which allows homeowners to borrow as much as 90% of their home’s after-renovation value — a move to target homeowners who don’t qualify for a home equity line of credit (HELOCs).

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FHA proposes changes to 203(k) program

Housing Wire

The 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program helps borrowers purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage and includes the cost of repairs or rehabilitation into one new mortgage. Also, in the limited program, the FHA proposes that consultant fees be included in the financed mortgage, as it is permissible in the standard version.

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Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review

Genworth MI Blog

This should include photos of any recent updates/renovations that were used as adjustments and applied to the sales where the sales comparison approach is presented as support for the opinion of value. Property conditions that impact subject livability, soundness, and/or structural integrity may cause such further inspection/repairs.

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. Let’s get into the first thing you’ll have to factor in with an FHA loan: mortgage insurance.

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

If not, you should first spend some time shoring up your finances. Qualifying for financing is a critical part of the home-buying journey. Closing costs are used to pay for items such as appraisals, inspections, and much more. How important is the freedom to renovate? based in Troy, MI. You can also use the realtor.com®

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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

Eppraisal

These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues. This includes the down payment, closing costs, and any renovation or improvement expenses. Assessing Financing Options The way you finance an investment property can impact its profitability.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Renovation loan assessments. Mortgage financing and refinancing.

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