Renovation loans typically require all work to finish within about six months of closing — but the real timeline depends on scope, permits, materials, and contractor availability. A kitchen refresh moves faster than a full gut with a new roof and HVAC. Ryan and Steve help Indiana buyers plan a schedule that fits program deadlines.
FHA 203(k), HomeStyle, and VA renovation programs set a maximum completion window — often around six months from closing. That is the lender deadline, not a promise your contractor will finish in exactly 180 days.
Scope drives the actual schedule. Replacing a furnace and updating a bath takes less time than a structural rehab with a new roof, kitchen, and full mechanical overhaul. Permits, inspection scheduling, and material lead times routinely add weeks.
If delays threaten the deadline, extensions may be possible with documentation — but they are not guaranteed. Ryan and Steve align your scope and contractor timeline with program rules before you close so surprises are less likely mid-project.
Budget time for more than just construction — admin and supply chain matter too.
Build buffer into your timeline — six months goes fast on a larger rehab.
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Share your scope of work and contractor schedule with Ryan & Steve. We will confirm whether your renovation fits the program completion window and get you pre-approved before you commit.