FHA 203K
Structural Building Inspections
653 LaMarido Street
Pittsburgh, Pa 15226
Phone 412-531-2119 Fax 412-531-1030
The FHA 203 (K) Program
Approved Training course for
HUD Certified Consultant
2006
This course is recognized by FHA/HUD, Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Wells Fargo Mortgage, and the National Association of Certified Inspectors
The FHA 203 (K) Program
FHA/HUD Approved Training Course
Become a HUD Certified Consultant
You can earn more money as a HUD Certified Consultant. With 3 years experience
as a home inspector you can become a 203k Consultant, making as much as $400.00
to $1,000.00 an inspection, plus $50.00 per draw inspection, and 48.5 cents per
mile over 30 miles round trip.
1. This Correspondence course cost $650.00 and is being offered for $ 500.00
including Shipping and Handling to all InterNACHI members.
2. With your Correspondence course you receive:
1. Training Manual 174 pages approved by HUD
2. All 17 required Mortgage Letters on CD
3. All 6 required Handbooks on CD
5. The 203k Quiz: This Quiz is put in place so a consultant knows where
to look up
answers to questions under the 203K Program.
6. Certification for 203k Consultants: This form must be filled out and
signed.
WARNING: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Convictions may result
in criminal and/or civil/ penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729,
38020)
All questions to this course will be responded to within 24 hours period, by
email to
sbi.203k@verizon.net or by calling 412-377-4444 or Fax 412-531-1030
Biography of Larry Ott, Sr.
Approved Trainer
In 1996 I was ask by Alfred F. Curotola Acting Director of the Single Family
Housing Division and his staff to develop a training manual and train consultants
working within the jurisdiction of the Western Pennsylvania field office. The
training manual was approved, and was contingent upon me allowing HUD employees
to continually attend and monitor each session.
In 1997 I was invited to Washington D.C to meet with Kenneth Crandall, the head
architect of the 203K program, now retired, and his staff. I was asked to train
consultants and develop a training manual that could be used nationally. This
newly developed training manual includes all the 203(K) Handbooks and Mortgage
Letters, and was approved by Vance T. Morris Director, Home Mortgage Insurance
Division, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on February 5th,
1998.
Money Back Guarantee:
If you are denied your certification ID# by your states Homeownership Center
(HOC) for any reason, other than making false claims and or statements on you
resume, all money paid for this course will be refunded within 30 days after verification
from the Homeownership Center.
HUD APPROVED INSPECTION FEES:
All inspection fees are based on renovation cost:
All inspection fees are paid at the time of inspection:
$ 400.00 $ 5,000.00 To $ 7,500.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 500.00 $ 7,501.00 To $ 15,000.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 600.00 $ 15,001.00 To $ 30,000.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 700.00 $ 30,001.00 To $ 50,000.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 800.00 $ 50,001.00 To $ 75,000.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 900.00 $ 75,001.00 To $ 100,000.00 Plus 48.5
per mile over 30 miles round trip
$ 100,000.00 and over consult your lender.
Feasibility Study: $ 100.00
Under the203k program, 5 draws are permitted; all draws over the program limit
are the responsibility of the client or contractor.
Feasibility study is a quick inspection of the property, with a “rough estimate”
of work that will be necessary to comply with HUD’s requirements. Feasibility
study is additional to the above fee chart.
When travel distance exceeds 30 miles round trip from inspectors office 48.5
cents per mile may be applied to the above charges, including road tolls and other
charges where applicable.
Multi family, consisting of up to 4 units, adds $ 25.00 per unit doing Consulting.
Multi family, consisting of up to 4 units, adds $ 25.00 per unit doing Review.
Consultant preparation consists of the following:
1. Consultant agreement Package
2. Specification of all renovations.
3. Complete narrative description of renovations.
4. Contractors bid sheets.
5. Complete draw request form HUD 9746-A
6 Change Order form HUD 92577
Application Process
To apply for placement on the FHA 203(k) Consultant Roster, an applicant must
submit the information listed below to the HOC in the area in which he/she will
be conducting business.
Placement on the roster by one HOC will be recognized by all HOCs. However, the
203(k) consultant must notify the HOC if his/her primary location of business
changes.
The application information should be submitted in the
following format. A list or resume documenting:
• A minimum of three years experience as a remodeling
contractor, general contractor or home inspector. A
state license as a state certified engineer or architect
may be submitted in lieu of the documentation of the
three years experience;
• Education; • Licensing (general contractor, home inspector, etc.). In those
states where a Home Inspector is required to be licensed, the Department requires
the applicant to be licensed and to provide proof of that licensing;
• A narrative description of the current/prospective
consultant's ability to perform home inspections, prepare
architectural drawings, use proper methods of cost
estimating and complete draw inspections; and,
• The applicant must also submit a certification verifying
that the consultant has read and fully understands the
requirements of HUD Handbook 4240.4, REV 2 (203(k)
Handbook) and all related materials listed in Attachment
1 of this Mortgagee Letter.
Future Program Enhancement
To further evaluate the 203(k) consultant's program
knowledge, the Department will soon develop a formal examination process similar
to the test FHA appraisers must now complete.
The Department will issue additional guidance about this examination in the near
future.
Disclaimer:
Taking this course is not a requirement and or a guarantee that HUD will approve
you as a 203k Certified Consultant.
If you have any questions about the 203 (K) program or becoming a CERTIFIED CONSULTANT
for HUD, please do not hesitate to contact me at 412-531-2119 Fax 412-531-1030
or e-mail me at sbi.203k@verizon.net