Yes — kitchen remodels are one of the most common scopes financed with renovation loans. FHA 203(k), HomeStyle, and VA rehab programs can roll cabinets, counters, appliances, and layout changes into the mortgage with escrow draws after inspection. Ryan and Steve help Indiana buyers fund the kitchen that makes the house livable — without a second loan.
An outdated or non-functional kitchen is one of the top reasons buyers choose purchase-plus-rehab. Instead of paying cash after closing — or buying a more expensive move-in-ready home — renovation financing can include the kitchen in the loan amount based on after-improved value.
After closing, kitchen funds typically sit in escrow. Licensed trades complete cabinets, counters, electrical, plumbing, and finishes in stages; inspections clear milestones; and draws release. Contingency reserves help cover plumbing or electrical surprises behind walls.
You can often pair the kitchen with bathrooms, HVAC, flooring, or roof work in the same escrow. That keeps one mortgage and one contractor plan instead of stacking credit cards or a HELOC for the remodel alone.
Clear plans and line-item bids keep kitchen scopes from stalling underwriting or draws.
Treat the kitchen like any other escrow item — document early, draw after inspection.
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Share the property and kitchen bids with Ryan & Steve. We will confirm whether FHA 203(k), HomeStyle, or VA renovation financing fits and get you pre-approved before you write the offer.