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Home / Blog / Mortgages / 203(K) and HomeStyle Renovation Mortgages: Buy and Renovate a Home with One Mortgage

203(K) and HomeStyle Renovation Mortgages: Buy and Renovate a Home with One Mortgage

April 29, 2019 By Admin

Home renovation: Buy and Renovate a Home with One MortgageMany homebuyers like to purchase a fixer-upper and rehab it themselves, resulting in a lower home price and immediate building equity. Fortunately, there are multiple options for a renovation mortgage, which allows a buyer to finance the home and the renovation with a single home loan.

203(K) and HomeStyle home loans allow homebuyers to borrow money based on the estimated improved property value, not the pre-renovated appraised value. The buyer, therefore, gets a home loan with a mortgage that includes the renovation costs.

Nerd Wallet breaks down the difference between the two:

  • FHA 203(K) loans are mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
  • HomeStyle loans are mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae.

The benefit is that both loans are one-time close mortgages, meaning homebuyers apply for one loan with one set of documents and one closing cost. While these loans may not cover all renovations necessary, it’s a good start.

HomeStyle Home Loan vs. 203(K) Home Loan: Breaking Down the Mortgage Costs

With a HomeStyle loan from Fannie Mae, home buyers can put less than 20% down, though private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required.

  • HomeStyle: Down payment can be as low as 3%.
  • 203(K): Down payment can be as low as 3.5%.

Although a HomeStyle loan requires mortgage insurance when making less than a 20% down payment, it does not require an upfront mortgage insurance premium, unlike FHA loans with an upfront fee of 1.75%.

Furthermore, monthly mortgage insurance for a HomeStyle loan may cost less than a 203(K) home loan, because it varies based on down payment and credit score.

And lastly, HomeStyle mortgage insurance drops once you have 22% equity, unlike FHA mortgage insurance which is permanent as long as you have the mortgage.

HomeStyle Home Loan vs. 203(K) Home Loan: Flexibility

For homebuyers who care about flexibility, the 203(K) home loan tends to have more flexibility in the guidelines for borrowers to follow. Still, they are stricter regarding the guidelines for the property. With these loans, borrowers are able to qualify with lower FICO scores and higher debt-to-income ratios. However, the property renovation must be a primary upgrade, and there are restrictions against luxury improvements.

HomeStyle loans are a bit broader in scope: they cover primary, rental, and vacation properties. They are more challenging than a 203(K) loan, requiring a higher credit score and lower debt-to-income ratio.

Take Away

For many people, the best (and only) option is the 203(K) renovation home loan. This is because buyers can qualify with a lower income, renovate condominiums, and qualify with a lower credit score.

Overall, the 203(K) and HomeStyle renovation home loans are good options for homebuyers who want to buy and renovate a home.  To find out which is best for you, consult your mortgage broker.

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