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Amy Turnbull
  • Dalton, MA
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Freddie Mac ADU Loan

Amy Turnbull
  • Dalton, MA
Posted Mar 4 2023, 13:58

Hi, Forum People

I am trying to finance an ADU on my property and am hitting a wall. However, I just discovered Freddie Mac has updated their qualifying criteria to include ADU rent. This is HUGE! Has anyone taken advantage of this loan to build an ADU? I would love to hear your story! I'm posting the link to the Freddie Mac updates here: https://sf.freddiemac.com/arti...

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Jason Wray
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Jason Wray
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Replied Mar 4 2023, 16:37

Amy,

Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae do not finance just an ADU standalone by itself. They will finance the home if it has a ADU on the property as a purchase or a refinance. An ADU is a detached living space like a mother in law suite. You can however take out a HELOC or do a cash out refinance on the property in which you would like to have it built. Another words you will need a line of credit or use one of your properties to take cash out through a refinance to get the cash needed for the build or for it to be moved onsite.

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John Clarken
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  • Oregon
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John Clarken
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Replied Mar 6 2023, 15:12

Hi Amy, the other option is to get a construction to perm loan. Get a couple quotes from GCs and then take the budget to a bank for approval. 

I'm in the process of permitting a ADU, but doing a personal loan and running the management as an owner builder for less restrictions. I have a construction background so I'm familiar with the process.

You could also use a hard money loan with the plan to refinance out after the build. 

Please update with which route you take and follow up if you have any construction related questions!