To be eligible for Fannie Mae Homestyle, a property must be a one to four family dwelling that has been completed for at least one year. The number of units on the site must be acceptable according to the provisions of local zoning requirements. All newly constructed units must be attached to the existing dwelling. Cooperative units are not eligible.
Homes that have been demolished, or will be razed as part of the rehabilitation work, are eligible provided the existing foundation system remains in place.
In addition to typical home rehabilitation projects, this program can be used to convert a one family dwelling to a two, three, or four family dwelling. An existing multi-unit dwelling could be decreased to a one to four family unit.
An existing house (or modular unit) on another site can be moved onto the mortgaged property; however, release of loan proceeds for the existing structure on the non-mortgaged property is not allowed until the new foundation has been properly inspected and the dwelling has been properly placed and secured to the new foundation.
A Fannie Mae Homestyle mortgage may be originated on a “mixed use” residential property provided:
- The property has no greater than 25 percent (for a one story building); 33 percent (for a three story building); and 49 percent (for a two story building) of its floor area used for commercial (storefront) purposes
- The commercial use will not affect the health and safety of the occupants of the residential property
- The rehabilitation funds will only be used for the residential functions of the dwelling and areas used to access the residential part of the property.