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This is the 203k Contractor Directory for the FHA 203k loan program. This directory will help you locate the Certified 203k Contractors for your FHA 203k loan needs. Through the 203k Contractor Certification Program, even the most experienced contractors receive their education on the FHA 203k loan, which is the method of becoming a Certified 203k Contractor.
Almost any contractor may be willing to do work under the FHA 203k loan program, but not all contractors have the financial stability necessary to participate because of the compensation structure. Also, contractors who have not been properly educated on the 203k or contractors who do not have extensive 203k experience will get lost in the paperwork, requirements, guidelines, lender overlays, necessary time-lines and processes involved with the FHA 203k loan program. When these types of contractors attempt to do 203k work, most walk off the job and leave the homebuyer/borrower and lender in a difficult position that can be almost impossible to correct.
Just as an electrician is a type of a contractor, they are not considered when plumbing, roofing work or any other work is needed because they cannot validate their understanding of or competency with that type of work. The same is true for the FHA 203k loan. It is very important to hire a contractor who has the education, knowledge and understanding of this unique government insured renovation loan, such as a Certified 203k Contractor. The contractors listed in this directory have completed an education course on the FHA 203k loan and comprehend HUD's guidelines regarding the 203k loan. These Certified 203k Contractors are validated by being listed in the 203k Contractor Directory, should display the Certified 203k Contractor logo on their Websites and can send you a copy of their Certificate of Approval.
HUD/FHA does not approve, certify or endorse remodeling or general contractors. However, HUD/FHA does approve FHA lenders, appraisers and 203k Consultants, but since 1995 HUD/FHA does not approve, certify or endorseremodeling or general contractors for the FHA 203k loan. The 203k Contractory Directory serves the need to educate and certify contractors for the 203k program and provide a method of validation to consumers, lenders and Realtors of a contractor's understanding of, experience with or competency of the FHA 203k loan. The contractors listed in the 203k Contractor Directory will aid in the success of your 203k loan.
The 203k Contractor directory began as a local directory for the Phoenix, Arizona area, but expanded to a nationwide format due to consumer, lender, Realtor®, and contractor requests. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chelden Group LLC which began in 2009, this Arizona based organization is a minority and woman-owned organization, co-owned by Amy Chou and Paul Welden (Director). Paul Welden, is also an exclusive buyer's real estate agent in Phoenix, Arizona, which is where he learned of the need for locating knowledgeable and educated contractors for the FHA 203k loan. He developed, designed and is currently the Director for the 203k Contractor Program.
In 2005, Paul Welden participated in his first FHA 203k as a real estate agent in Phoenix, Arizona. At this time, there were no 203k loans being done in the Phoenix area, and he had a nearly impossible time finding any remodeling or general contractor to assist him and his client with their FHA 203k loan. Paul understood the benefits of the 203k to the consumer, lender, consumer, the contractor and the real estate community, and he thought that if others wanted to utilize the FHA 203k loan but encountered the challenges he did with locating qualified contractors, that the 203k program would suffer. So, he took a few local contractors "under his wing" and helped them to understand the 203k and started a local online directory of the 203k Contractors. In a very short time, word about Paul's 203k Contractor service spread across the country. He was receiving requests all across the country from consumers, lenders, Real Estate agents, Asset Managers... all looking for contractors in their area who were qualified to do work under the FHA 203k loan program. So, the 203k Contractor service quickly expanded to the national Certification program that you see today. Thanks to the 203k Contractor Directory, in the Phoenix area there were 25 FHA 203k loans done in April 2011 and 151 since October 1, 2010. Nationwide in April 2011, there were 1,534 FHA 203k loans done and 11,079 done since October 1, 2010, and the FHA 203k loan program continues to grow.
For more information on FHA 203k loan program or this directory, Contact the 203k Contractor Directory and/or visit the FAQ page. Contractors who would like to become Certified 203k Contractors and listed in the 203k Contractor Directory, should proceed to the Certification page.
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