FHA 203K Renovation Loans Louisiana | Buy + Renovate | One Loan One Close | NMLS #1680348
FHA 203K Renovation Loans · Louisiana · Mississippi · Florida · Texas

FHA 203K Loans —
Buy the Home. Finance the Renovation.

Up to $75,000 in repairs rolled into your mortgage. One loan. One closing. One payment. I just closed one myself in 53 days.

I Closed One Myself

I Am Not Selling You Something I Haven't Done.

In June 2026 I closed a 203K Limited renovation loan on 705 Dawes Drive in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Commission income. 51% DTI. $222,500 purchase price. $12,500 in seller concessions. Full renovation scope — 4BR/3BA conversion, detached ADU, in-ground pool. 53 days from offer to keys.

I know what a 203K loan looks like from the inside — the contractor bids, the scope negotiations, the inspection process, the draw schedule. When I walk a borrower through a 203K I am speaking from experience, not a brochure.

53
Days to Close
51%
DTI — Commission Income
$12,500
Seller Concessions
4BR/3BA
After Renovation
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705 Dawes Drive 203K Renovation Denham Springs Louisiana
705 Dawes Drive
Limited vs Standard

Which 203K Is Right for You?

Most Common
203K Limited
  • ✓ Up to $75,000 in repairs
  • ✓ Non-structural repairs only
  • ✓ No HUD consultant required on standard deals
  • ✓ Kitchens, baths, flooring, roofs, HVAC, windows
  • ✓ What I used on my own home
Larger Projects
203K Standard
  • ✓ No cap on repair costs
  • ✓ Structural repairs allowed
  • ✓ Additions and room conversions
  • ✓ HUD consultant required throughout
  • ✓ Best for major gut renovations
How It Works

The 203K Process — Step by Step

1
Apply and Get Pre-ApprovedSoft pull only. We establish your budget and maximum loan amount before you start shopping.
2
Find Your PropertyYou find the home. I help evaluate whether the renovation scope fits within 203K guidelines.
3
Get Two Contractor BidsTwo contractor bids are required. Your licensed contractor submits a detailed scope of work and cost estimate.
4
Close on the HomeOne closing. Renovation funds placed in escrow and disbursed to your contractor as work is completed.
5
Complete the RenovationYour contractor completes the work. One monthly mortgage payment covers both the home and renovation.
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What homes qualify for a 203K loan?
Any 1-4 unit residential property that is at least one year old qualifies for FHA 203K. The repairs must be non-structural for the Limited version and under $75,000.
Do I need a special contractor?
Your contractor must be licensed and insured. For the 203K Limited on standard deals no HUD consultant is required — just two contractor bids with a detailed scope of work.
How long does a 203K loan take to close?
I closed my own 203K in 53 days. With an experienced team and organized contractor it does not have to take months.
Can I do the work myself?
Generally no — the work must be done by a licensed contractor. However some cosmetic DIY items can be excluded from the loan scope and completed by the homeowner after closing.
Can I qualify with commission income or high DTI?
Yes. My own 203K closed on commission income with a 51% DTI. With the right documentation and compensating factors — complex files close. Let me look at yours.

Found a Home That Needs Work? Let's Talk.

Send me the address and I'll tell you whether it's a 203K candidate. Soft pull only.

Start My 203K Application
Service Area

Serving Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Texas & 5 More States

Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — serving Denham Springs, Livingston, Gonzales, Walker, Zachary, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. Mississippi: Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Mendenhall, Vicksburg. Florida: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Naples, Boynton Beach, and statewide. Texas: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and statewide.

Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Denham Springs
Louisiana
New Orleans
Louisiana
Lafayette
Mississippi
Jackson
Mississippi
Gulfport
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Mendenhall
Florida
Tampa
Florida
Orlando
Texas
Houston
Texas
Dallas · Fort Worth
Texas
San Antonio
+ 5 States
AZ · CA · MO · NC · TN
James Hair
James Hair
Senior Loan Originator · First Option Mortgage · NMLS #1680348
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