What You Can Do To Get Approved For A Renovation Loan DC

By Harriet Porter


Home renovations can be expensive but they are usually necessary. You can obtain the money you need to complete a home improvement project by applying for a renovation loan. This type of financing is secured on the equity accumulated in a home and is usually structured for a specific period of time such as five or ten years. In order to qualify for a renovation loan DC residents should do a number of things.

The first step towards qualifying for home improvement loans is defining the project you want to complete. It is important to estimate the entire cost of the project because the lender will expect a request for a specific amount of money to complete a specific task. You can apply for this kind of financing to accomplish many things including improving landscaping, making your house more accessible, enhancing its appearance, adding more living space or any other project that is expected to add value to it.

If homeowners have accumulated a lot of equity, it is much easier for them to qualify for a renovation loan. Equity is the difference between the fair market value of a home and the outstanding balance of the liens on the home. Even though home equity secures this kind of financing, property owners have to show that they earn enough money to pay the home improvement loan and the mortgage.

A good credit rating is also important. The residents of the District of Columbia are entitled to a free credit report each year from the 3 major credit reporting bureaus. After requesting a credit report, they should look at it carefully to determine if it is accurate. They should dispute any inaccurate information with the credit bureaus prior to applying for house improvement financing.

If your credit rating is not very good, you can still qualify for some renovation loans. To qualify, you may add security such as a valuable personal belonging to your home equity. Another option is to get a cosigner who has a good credit rating. Yet another option is to apply for the loan from specialty lenders who charge higher interest rates.

As you apply for home improvement loans, it is advisable to provide your lender with tax related documents, pay stubs and documents that show supplemental income. You should make sure that the information contained in these documents is accurate. One way to obtain a favorably structured loan is approaching a number of lenders.

You can reduce the amount of paperwork required when applying for renovation loans if you apply for financing through the bank that gave you a mortgage. Some lenders are stringent and insist on a physical verification of the house before offering financing. However, most lenders are not this stringent.

The average processing fee for renovation loans is 0.5 to 0.75 percent of the borrowed amount. The interest rate ranges from 10.5 to 14 percent. Before you sign a home improvement financing agreement, make sure that you clearly understand all the terms and conditions. A contractor can begin working on your property as soon as you receive the funds.




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