There is a huge demand for FHA 203K loans in the Georgia mortgage market and throughout the Southeast. That demand has prompted a lot of unqualified lenders and loan officers to attempt to grab their piece of the pie. This loan is not for rookie, it requires experience and expertise. Your choice of lenders is extremely important when pursuing a renovation loan. You need to research and you need to ask your potential lender the right questions. Here are the three most important questions to ask your 203K lender.

1.) How Many Renovation Loans Have You Closed?

The answer should be at least 20 minimum. As I said above, FHA 203K and Fannie Mae Homestyle renovation loans require experience & expertise. There are caveats, there are gotchas around every corner. I’ve closed 150 renovation loans and I still get surprised by underwriting requests.

2.) Who Services the Loan?

Who is responsible for disbursing the funds? Do they do so in a timely manner? If Bank of America is servicing the answer is no. They take months to disburse. Avoid like the plague any lender relying on them for servicing unless you want to have angry contractors knocking at your door. On streamline 203K loans the first draw should be disbursed within 2 weeks of closing. On full 203K loans and Fannie Mae Homestyle loans funds should be disbursed within one week of the draw request.

3.) Do You Offer Both FHA 203K Loans & the Fannie Mae Homestyle?

Why does this matter? I just need a streamline 203K. It matters because there are numerous items that can flip a streamline 203K to full 203k or flip a FHA 203K to a Fannie Mae Homestyle. I outline a few of the biggies HERE. If your lender only offers the streamline 203K and you need to flip to the full 203K you have an issue. Make sure your 203K lender has access to the full array of renovation financing.

Renovation loans are one of the most useful products on the market right now and we dominate our 203K market. They are not easy loans, your selection of lender is extremely important. If shop solely on rate or go for the cheapest GFE then you will get what you pay for. Choose your renovation lender wisely!

Apply for YOUR FHA 203K of Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan NOW!

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