Aundrea Beach-Greco Mortgage Blog How you can finance up to $35K for repairs on your home... October 14th, 2008 8:57 AM Whether buying or refinancing.... The FHA 203K Streamline Program permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. This allows homebuyers to quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or appraiser. QUICK TIPS • Allows borrower to purchase or refinance a property and finance limited repairs up to $35,000. • General Contractor not required • Single Family, Condos, includes HUD REO’s • Fixed or ARM rates available •Can be used to update a home, correct health and safety issues, pay for higher cost items. • Roof, HVAC systems, Minor Remodeling, Appliance purchase, Decks, Patios, Window/door replacement, Septic system/Wells • Property must be 100% complete or 1 year old • Max Loan limit in Clark County, NV is $400,000 Call me today for more details.... Posted by Aundrea Beach-Greco on October 14th, 2008 8:57 AMPost a Comment (0) Subscribe to this blog * Name: * Email Address: URL: Comment: Type the characters you see in this picture, click "Submit" when finished.   This helps us prevent automated programs from posting comments and sending spam. * Name: * Email Address: Address: City: State: Zip:   This helps us prevent automated programs from creating bogus contacts and adding them to your contacts database.

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