FHA 203k Loan on a Fire Damage property

FHA 203k Loan on a Fire Damage property

Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 2 votes

I found a property that had fire damage in the attic, the repair costs for the property are estimated at about 126k, the property is posted for 318k. Estimated ARV would be in the ball park of 500k.

I was thinking of getting a FHA 203k loan to perform the repairs on the property and live in the property after repairs.

The deal makes sense to me if I can get it for 240k. Does anyone have experience with a 203k Loan? Does this make sense? I have an excellent credit score but I am co-signed on another property that is basically paid off, will this hinder the 203K loan?

Any hidden costs with repairing Fire damaged homes that I should know about?

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  • Real Estate Agent · Tempe, AZ · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 543 votes
    3y

    @Viktor Semenyuk

    203k renovation costs are generally higher than the same project not doing a 203k mainly because 203k's require more work from the contractor, more paperwork for the contractor, and the contractor has to finance the renovation. 

    I would suggest getting a WWU from a 203k Consultant that your lender selects and giving that report to a Certified 203k Contractor to ensure that all pricing and parameters are correct. 

    Hope this helps! 

  • Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 2 votes
    3y

    Thanks Paul, that's useful information!

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