FHA 203k - Loan Sharks?
By Brent Kluge, I do mortgages REALLY well and I WON'T RIP YOU OFF
(Senior Vice President, Secured Funding Corporation)
203k Draw Process - Why do we have to wait so long for our Check? You have probably heard about the nightmare/horror stories of people working through issue after issue to get their 203k closed. I actually know someone that worked 9 months with their loan officer to move towards closing, ultimately to discover that they actually had to WAIT OVER 60 DAYS FOR THEIR FIRST DRAW CHECK! AHHHHH! A few INSIDER POINTERS to help you and your 203k planning: 1. Go FHA 203K Streamline, ANY chance you can - Verify that the mortgage company you are working with will advance 50% of your renovation funds UPFRONT! 2. Work with a Company with their own DRAW DEPARTMENT - You will avoid the 60 day waits for your 1st advance and keep your contractor happy. 3. IF you are using a HUD 203k Co...
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