With a conventional or FHA loan, can I use some of the money for fixing the property?

/ May 8th, 2011/ Posted in fha loan / 4 Comments »

I am looking to buy a duplex (owner occupied). This is my first purchase so I am a little confused. Can I take out a loan for a higher amount and use the extra money for repairs? If so how does the money form the bank come? In a big check that I can split between the purchase and rehab?


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  1. Elton S
    2011/05/08 at 22:36:48

    Try Contacting Globaly Loan Agency,They are faster than banks.I got a Loan of $178,000 from a Certain Agency interest rate of 0.2% i advise you contact them.
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  2. kemperk
    2011/05/08 at 21:58:45

    my peers are basically correct.
    However, in our unique capitalistic system, negotiation is
    still part of the “idea.” So, before you buy, ask the lender what
    options he/they have for this.

    Some will let you take out a first and second [2nd just for repairs]
    others will do a blanket [to cover the repairs], others will ask that
    the seller do them, etc.

    ASK and ask for what you want==
    lenders are still in the biz
    of renting $.

    [and btw--duplexes are not
    necessarily the best investments;
    consider also tax lien certificates
    or just plain RE tax sales
    at your county treasury once
    each year.]

  3. DeeDee
    2011/05/08 at 21:44:29

    if you do get a loan for the extras, the lender will want to issue a check to the provider of those extras, and not to you personally.

  4. sunshine
    2011/05/08 at 21:15:50

    No. The lender will only fund the purchase price. You can only do what you are asking when you refinance. Have the seller do the repairs before close of escrow and condition for it on the purchase agreement.

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