Home Style

At MortgageDepot, we understand that the perfect home for you might not be in perfect condition. That’s why we offer Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® Renovation mortgage. This program gives Pennsylvania buyers the flexibility to renovate, rehabilitate or add luxury features to a property with potential.

The Biggest Benefit of a HomeStyle® Loan

The HomeStyle® program allows borrowers to obtain financing to purchase and renovate a property in one comprehensive loan. Before this program, buyers needed separate financing for the property and improvements. At MortgageDepot, we view the HomeStyle® loan as a money-saving strategy because borrowers are only responsible for one set of closing costs.

HomeStyle® Mortgage Features

The benefits of a HomeStyle® mortgage are more than the cost savings of a single closing. If you fall in love with a fixer-upper, here is a list of HomeStyle® mortgage features that could help you turn your dream home into a reality:

• Your new home’s appraisal is based on its post-renovation value.
• Borrowers can obtain financing for any permanent improvement that adds value, including luxury improvements.
• If the borrower cannot occupy the property during renovations, they can finance up to six months of mortgage payments in the loan.
• The HomeStyle® mortgage is available with a fixed or adjustable interest rate.
• The HomeStyle® mortgage is offered in 15- or 30-year terms.
• The borrower can complete a certain percentage of the work themselves.

HomeStyle® Mortgage Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the HomeStyle® program in Pennsylvania, borrowers must:

• Be purchasing a one- to four-unit primary residence or one-unit investment property.
• Have a credit score of at least 620 and a maximum debt-to-income ratio of 45%.
• Plan to complete renovations within six months of closing.

If you’re not sure if you are eligible for the HomeStyle® program, speak to our experienced loan officers for more information.

Finance Your Home Improvement

The HomeStyle® program puts costly home improvements within reach for Pennsylvania buyers. Get in touch with MortgageDepot today to discuss your options for financing your home or investment property!

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