Loan AmountConforming 203K (Max Loan Amt)• 1 Unit: Lesser of $417,000 or maximum county limit• 2 Units: Lesser of $533,850 or maximum county limit• 3 Units: Lesser of $645,300 or maximum county limit• 4 Units: Lesser of $801,950 or maximum county limitClick Here for County limits203K Jumbo (Min Loan Amt)• 1 Unit: $417,000• 2 Units: $533,850• 3 Units: $645,300• 4 Units: $801,950Loan Amount Calculation on Purchase Transactions:• Lesser of “As is value + Rehab cost” or “Sales price + Rehab cost”• Must not exceed 110% of after-improved value. For Condominiums, must not exceed 100%.Loan Amount Calculation on Refinance Transactions:• 97.75% of lesser of “As is value + Rehab cost” or “Existing debt + Rehab cost + Closing cost andprepays”• Must not exceed 110% of after-improved value. For Condominiums, must not exceed 100%.Maximum Numberof PropertiesFinanced byborrower2 (inclusive of subject)PITI Reserves • 3 months’ reserves, excluding Gift Funds, required for First Time Home Buyer if Housing PaymentShock > 20% and FICO < 680 and DTI Back Ratio is > 43• 3 months’ reserves, excluding Gift Funds, required for 3-4 unit properties;• 3 months’ reserves if rehabilitation amount > 40% of loan amount calculated at after-improvedvalue• 3 months’ reserves on 2-unit properties if DTI Back Ratio without rental in<strong>com</strong>e exceeds 60• 6 months’ reserves if LTV/CLTV > 80% and proposed rents are used to qualify and DTI Back Ratiowithout rental in<strong>com</strong>e exceeds 60Gift Funds • FICO greater than or equal to 680: Allowed, no additional reserve requirements.• FICO less than 680: Allowed only when borrower has 3 months reserves, excluding gift funds.Maximum DTIRatiosLoan ScenarioMax. FrontRatioMax. BackRatio620 20% 45 503-4 unit properties 31 43Note: When a non-occupying co-applicant is used to qualify the borrower:• DTI Back Ratio calculated without using non-occupying applicant's in<strong>com</strong>e must not exceed 60.• Proposed rents cannot be used as in<strong>com</strong>e to qualify.*If the borrower has at least 3 months’ PITI reserves excluding gift funds, the maximum ratiosallowed are 45% (Front) and 50% (Back).Down PaymentAssistance (DPA)Cash Out on ShortPay-OffLoan Amountsavailable on a203(k) loanRequirement ofHome Inspection203(K) Consultant& Contractors• Allowed in conjunction with first mortgage loans with following overlays:• The DPA meets all published requirements of FHA; and• The first <strong>Mortgage</strong> sold to <strong>SWMC</strong> is not subject to any terms or conditions of a bond program; and• The DPA does not restrict the transfer of servicing rights of the first <strong>Mortgage</strong> sold to <strong>SWMC</strong>. Inaddition, it may not require prior notification or approval from the sponsoring authority in theevent of the transfer of the first mortgage’s servicing rights.• The FICO requirement for borrowers using DPA program is 680 and borrower must have 3months’ reserves.Not allowedNon-Streamline 203(k):Repairs allowed up to 50% of the loan amount.(For repair amount constituting more than 40% of loan amount, max. LTV will be 100% calculated atafter improved value.)Streamline 203(k):The maximum rehab amount is $35,000 and will include at least 2 Inspection Fee draws, 2 titleupdates, and a 15% contingency reserveThe Inspector must be approved by The American Society of Home Inspectors (www.ashi.org) orNational Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (www.nahi.org).A <strong>com</strong>plete home inspection is required for all REO and vacant properties and for properties requiringthe services of a consultant or properties with repair amounts exceeding $15,000. REO and vacantproperties are eligible under streamline 203(k); however, underwriter may advise about requirementof consultant depending on the scope of work.Home inspections are not required for transactions using the services of RenovationReady(http://www.renovationready.<strong>com</strong>/)Home inspectors may not be an interested party, including the 203(K) consultant.<strong>SWMC</strong> must approve the use of all parties involved, including the consultant and contractor asapplicable.16
203(K) Self-HelpTypes of Repairsthat are eligiblefor a 203(k) loanRepairs that areineligible on a203(k) loanNot allowed.Non-Streamline 203(k):Roof replacement, health and safety hazard mitigation, landscaping required to mitigate drainage orerosion issues, aesthetic landscaping when appraiser verifies that the value increases the dollar-fordollarcost, sidewalk/driveway repair necessary for home access, major repair of termite damage,drywall/insulation replacement, most repairs which require permits, finishing basements. Egresswindow wells for basements will be admissible. Additions and utility replacement/reconditioning will bepermissible when borrower(s) decision credit score is 740 or above. Structural and Foundation workwill be permitted as long as the Contractors insurance coverage is sufficient (normally general liabilityinsurance coverage of 1,000,000/each occurrence will be acceptable).Streamline 203(k):Cosmetic Repairs such as financing purchase/installation of new appliances; patching holes; replacingdoors; painting; lead paint abatement; new counters, cabinets, windows, carpet (subfloor repairrequires Non-Streamline 203k); repair/installation of HVAC; weatherization; minor repair of termitedamage. The property should be inhabitable at the time of loan closing.Houses never <strong>com</strong>pleted or where the certificate of occupancy was issued less than one year ago.<strong>SWMC</strong> reserves the right to determine if repairs are deemed unacceptable.Exclusions on a203(k) loanSupplementalOrigination FeeAdditional Forms andWork ExhibitsRequirementsAdditional GuidelinesStreamline 203(k):Upfront draws are only available for documented material costs (with receipts or invoices). If thecontractor is bonded, documenting material cost is not required to obtain an upfront material draw.Draws may not exceed 50% of the entire loan amount. If no draw is required, contractor must providecertification that no initial draw is necessary and that he/she has available funds to <strong>com</strong>plete the costof rehabilitation.Geographic Restrictions: <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>West</strong> currently does not offer FHA 203(k) in the state of TX.1.5% of Rehabilitation Amount or $350, whichever is greater, must be charged.Consultant, if applicable• Specification of Repairs and Work Write-up exhibits must itemize material and laborcosts.• Consultant’s Identity of Interest• Master Draw Request (HUD-9746a)Contractor• Work Write-up exhibits must itemize material and labor costs.• Completed IRS-W9• License, E&O and/or Liability Insurance valid until rehabilitation is <strong>com</strong>pleted• Contractor Profile Form• Information for Contractors form• Homeowner and Contractor Agreement• Evidence of Assets or Sufficient Lines of Credit (VOD, Bank Statements, Credit linesetc.) to reasonably cover cost of material for rehabilitation. Draw request time line istaken into consideration. Not required when initial draw is provided on 203(K)streamline, see ‘Exclusion on 203(k) loan’ section above.Borrower• Borrower Identity of Interest Certification must be signed and dated by borrower(s),Consul• 203(K) Borrower Acknowledgement must be signed, dated and <strong>com</strong>pleted byborrower(s).• Conference call with borrower to be <strong>com</strong>pleted by <strong>SWMC</strong>.LandSafe Title is not acceptable as the title <strong>com</strong>pany17