Another Great Post from my recommend lender: Scott Swinford, Mortgage Planner & Credit Expert
Sound like a good deal? It could be! The FHA 203(k) Streamline loan is designed to help out quite a few home buyers and home owners, but it is not for every situation.
What follows is a very basic overview to see if this is the right loan for you.
As a general rule, the FHA 203(k) Streamline loan is for the purchase or refinance of one-to-four (single family) residences, including HUD REO owner-occupied properties. It combines the funds to purchase or refinance (pay off existing liens) along with the funds needed to repair/rehabilitate the property. Repairs are completed after closing.
Some of the eligible improvements include… Read the rest of the Story
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