Minnesota Housing Fix Up Loan Program

Tackle your home improvement to-do list without breaking your budget with a Fix Up Loan. 

What are the program features?

Fix Up offers a variety of financing options statewide:

  • Loan amounts from $2,000 up to $75,000
  • No income limits for energy or accessibility Fix Up loans
  • Secured and unsecured loan options
  • Little to no equity in your home needed
  • Hire a contractor or do the work yourself
  • Fixed interest rates and longer repayment terms (up to 20 year on some loans) for potentially lower and more affordable monthly payments
  • Finance projects already started, or that were completed within 120 days
  • No prepayment penalty

What can you do with the loan?

Repair, remodel and make energy saving improvements. Update your bathroom or kitchen. Replace your furnace, A/C, windows, or doors. Get new siding or roofing. Make accessibility improvements. There are so many options available with the Fix Up loan program!

What are some of the requirements?

  • You must own and occupy the property to be improved. 
  • Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes are eligible. 
  • Your gross income must be no greater than $167,000 (Balance of the State) The income limit is waived if the improvement is being made for the accessibility of a family member who is disabled or for specific energy improvements. 

Interested?  What’s Next?

Contact a Minnesota Housing participating lender at www.mnhousing.gov , search “Find a Lender” to discuss your eligibility and begin the application process. 

Category: Housing

Benton County is working with Minnesota Housing to start you on the path to homeownership and help you find the right loan program to meet your homebuying needs. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, repeat buyer, or want to refinance, Minnesota Housing offers a variety of...
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