{"id":261,"date":"2007-01-10T18:45:52","date_gmt":"2007-01-10T18:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/166.62.41.2\/~holaamericanews\/2007\/01\/10\/financing-a-major-remodeling-project\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T11:32:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T16:32:59","slug":"financing-a-major-remodeling-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holaamericanews.com\/es\/financing-a-major-remodeling-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Financing a Major Remodeling Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"financiarremodelacion\"<\/a> Finding the money to pay for your dream project can be a daunting prospect. Here\u2019s a list of options.<\/p>

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Cash and FHA Loans
\nCash If you have a savings account large enough to pay cash, it\u2019s certainly the simplest payment option; there are no forms to fill out, no appraisals to undergo, and no waiting for approvals.<\/p>\n

The one drawback is that the money you spend could otherwise be earning interest in an investment. Financing your project and putting your cash into a higher-return investment might actually cost you less in the long run. Moreover, most home improvement loans are tax-deductible, whereas a remodeling\u00a0\u00a0 project paid for in cash is not. Check with a financial adviser to see if this is a viable option.
\nHome Improvement Loan The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers two special loans for home improvements. The Title I loan lets you borrow up to $25,000 for a single-family dwelling at a fixed rate that the FHA insures against risk of default. You must go through an approved Title I lender.
\nThe Section 203(k) loan is an option if you purchase a fixer-upper; you can receive a single, long-term, fixed or adjustable rate loan for the acquisition and the rehabilitation of the property. You must go through an FHA-approved lending institution for this loan.
\nUsing Your Home\u2019s Value
\nHome Equity Line of Credit This option is a form of revolving credit, for which your home acts as the collateral. The line of obtainable monies is typically set at 75 to 80 percent of the appraised value of your house, less the balance of your mortgage; your credit history and ability to pay will also be considered in the amount of credit available. Usually, the line of credit will have a variable interest rate (typically a margin added to the current prime rate); you\u2019ll also incur costs when you set up the loan.
\nOnce you\u2019ve set up the line of credit, you can tap into these funds whenever you want. However, if you are new to your home, you may have very little actual equity built up. Moreover, the temptation to overuse a line of credit — like credit cards — can be difficult for some homeowners to avoid.
\nHome Equity Loan (or Second Mortgage) This is typically a fixed-rate, fixed-term loan based on the equity of your home, which you pay back in monthly installments just as you do your primary mortgage. Most lending institutions offer loans for up to 80 percent of the appraised value of your house, but some may go as high as 100 percent (though they will charge a higher interest rate). The balance of your primary mortgage, your credit history, and your ability to repay the loan will factor into the equation.
\nCash-out Refinancing This is a terrific option if you\u2019ve owned your home for a while, particularly if you purchased it at a high interest rate and current interest rates are lower. You would need to have your house appraised and undergo a new loan process, which would let you pay off your remaining mortgage. The remaining funds could then be used to finance your project. If you\u2019re planning on moving in a year or two, this may not be the most sensible alternative.<\/p>\n

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