Buy the Home. Build the Dream. All in One Mortgage.
Found the perfect home — but it needs a little work? Don’t let renovation costs hold you back. A Purchase Plus Improvement (PPI) mortgage lets you combine the purchase price of a home with the estimated cost of renovations into one single mortgage — so you can start improving your new home right after you get the keys.
No separate renovation loans. No high-interest credit cards. Just one simple, manageable payment at your best mortgage rate.
Feature | Details |
Minimum Down Payment | As little as 5% |
Max Improvement Amount | Up to $100,000 of the as-improved value |
Renovation Timeline | Work must be completed within 90–180 days |
Eligible Properties | 1–4 unit residential homes |
Rate Type | Fixed, variable, or adjustable |
A Purchase Plus Improvements mortgage allows you to combine the cost of buying a home and renovating it into a single loan. This means you can finance upgrades—such as new flooring, a kitchen renovation, or even larger structural changes—based on the home’s projected value after improvements are completed.
Both cosmetic and structural renovations are typically eligible. Cosmetic updates may include painting, installing new countertops, or upgrading flooring, while structural work can involve adding rooms, repairing the foundation, or modifying the home’s layout.
Your down payment is calculated based on the property’s estimated value after renovations.
Renovation timelines depend on the size of the project. For improvements under $40,000, you generally have up to 6 months to complete the work. For projects exceeding $40,000, the timeline can extend up to 12 months.
The funds for your renovations are held by the lender and released once the work is completed. In some cases, they may be distributed in stages after inspections confirm the progress of the renovations.
If your actual renovation costs exceed the approved amount, you will be responsible for covering the difference with your own funds. Planning for unexpected expenses is recommended.