Home Possible® Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® finances 1-unit primary residences — including doublewide manufactured homes, PUDs, and eligible condominiums — when Freddie Mac guidelines are met. Second homes, investment properties, and 2–4 unit properties are not eligible under this combo.
The property must be financeable under Home Possible before renovation escrow is added. That means a 1-unit primary residence that clears Freddie Mac project and manufactured-housing review when applicable.
Condition can be rough — roofs, systems, kitchens, structural work, and even swimming pools can roll into the loan — but the after-improved appraisal and repair caps (75% standard / lesser of $50,000 or 50% manufactured) must support the total loan amount.
Ryan and Steve screen the address for Home Possible eligibility, manufactured-home foundation rules, and rehab feasibility before you go under contract on a distressed listing.
Home Possible rules narrow the property set compared with standard Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation®.
Stand-alone 1-unit homes on owned land — the most straightforward Home Possible Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® file when you will occupy as primary.
Eligible when the project meets Freddie Mac review. We verify HOA and project status before you offer.
Doublewide only on a permanent foundation meeting MH guidelines. Renovation budget capped at the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of as-completed value.
Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, second homes, and investment properties — use standard Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® or FHA 203(k) instead.
| Feature | Home Possible Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® | Standard Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® |
|---|---|---|
| Units | 1-unit only | Broader when guidelines allow |
| Occupancy | Primary only | Primary, second, investment |
| Max LTV (primary) | 97% | 97% Home Possible or 95% standard |
| Income limits | AMI caps apply | None (unless Home Possible) |
| Manufactured repair cap | Lesser of $50k or 50% ARV | Lesser of $50k or 50% ARV |
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No under this combo. Home Possible® Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® is limited to 1-unit primary residences (plus eligible doublewide manufactured homes, PUDs, and condominiums). For multi-unit rehab, compare standard Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® or FHA 203(k) when guidelines allow.
Yes — doublewide manufactured homes on permanent foundations that meet Freddie Mac manufactured-housing guidelines. Renovation costs are capped at the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of the as-completed appraised value.
Not with Home Possible Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation®. This combo is primary residence only. Standard Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation® can cover second homes and investment properties when you meet broader occupancy guidelines.
Yes when Freddie Mac project eligibility rules are met. We verify condominium and PUD status early so project issues do not stall your rehab escrow.
Ryan & Steve verify 1-unit primary eligibility, manufactured-home rules, and rehab caps before you write the offer.
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