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ArticlesOutdoor Kitchen Financing: Understanding Your Options
A comprehensive guide to help you figure out the best way to afford to build an outdoor kitchen and create the perfect space for the whole family…
Feb 16, 2021 •
Financial AdviceHow to Calculate Your Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio
Learn more about debt-to-income ratios: what they are, how lenders calculate them, and use the RenoFi DTI calculator to calculate yours
Feb 10, 2021 •Financial AdviceHow Home Appraisals Work for Home Renovation Loans
"As Completed" Appraisals are conducted for renovation home equity loans and other construction loans. This appraisal process uses the hypothetical condition that the proposed improvements are completed as of the current date of the appraisal.
Feb 3, 2021 •
Renovation PlanningHow to Choose the Right Contractor for Your Home Renovation
Why does finding the right contractor always feel like the hardest part of a home renovation? You have a lot of questions, so we’ve got some answers for you. Here are all the steps to take when hiring a general contractor for your home renovation.
Feb 1, 2021 •Renovation PlanningBuying a Fixer Upper & Financing Renovations
Discover the reasons why you shouldn’t rely on an FHA 203k, Fannie Mae HomeStyle or a construction loan to buy and renovate a fixer upper and learn about the alternatives.
Jan 13, 2021 •Financial AdviceBackyard Improvement Loans: How to Finance your Home Deck, Pool, Patio and Landscaping
From a patio, to a home deck, to a new pool or just some general backyard improvement, learn how to best fund your outdoor project.
Jan 10, 2021 •Financial Advice4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use An Unsecured Home Improvement Loan To Finance Your Renovation Project
Learn why most homeowners shouldn’t use an unsecured home improvement loan to finance a renovation project and what your alternative options are.
Jan 8, 2021 •Financial AdviceFannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loans: What They Are & How They Work
A comprehensive guide to Fannie Mae HomeStyle renovation loans and if they are the best way to finance your renovation.
Jan 7, 2021 •Financial AdviceFHA 203k Loans vs Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loans: Which Is Better For Renovating?
Discover the differences between FHA 203k Loans and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loans and how they both work for financing renovations.
Dec 21, 2020 •
Top GuidesFHA 203k Rehab Loans: What They Are & How They Work
Learn what FHA 203k rehab loans are, who qualifies and how they work, as well as seeing how the alternatives stack up.
Dec 18, 2020 •Financial Advice
