I recorded this video with finding funding sources for an ADU in mind, it's relevant to any major remodeling project you may want to undertake. I hope you find this video helpful, but if I left any questions unanswered comment or reach out. My contact information is in the description. 😊

Oh my goodness, I have watched this video 4 times and I can’t stop thinking about it. A gem, thanks for sharing this important knowledge with us. ❤

@workshopmortgage

2 ай бұрын

Wow, Franklin... thanks for the lovely compliment! I'm thrilled to know the video was helpful to you. I hope you can put the information to good work on your ADU project!

Your insights were invaluable, and I appreciate the effort you put into sharing such useful information. I'm hopeful that you'll consider making more ADU financing videos in the future. Keep up the fantastic work!

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

Hi Tammy! I'm so pleased you found the video helpful. 😁 I have a very long list of videos I plan to add to the channel and some more ADU videos are on it. Just need more hours in the day to create them and keep up with my day job helpin' folks with loans!

I just had a conversation with Julee Felsman and she was so helpful. Thank you Julee!!

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to chat, Dina! I'm happy I was able to provide some helpful insights to help you accomplish your goals. I look forward to our next chance to chat!

This was incredibly informative and detailed- a hidden gem on KZread!!

@workshopmortgage

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! 😊 I'm so pleased to hear you found the video helpful. I hope it helps you on your ADU journey! If you have any questions specific to your situation, please don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text me at 503-799-3711.

Julee you are such a great resource!! Your videos are so helpful as we try to educate and teach about ADUs (we are better at the architecture!)

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You aren't just "better" at the architecture... you're GREAT at it. 😁 The more we can get the word out and help folks build ADUs the more we can contribute to creating more affordable housing!

Fantastic video Julee!! I shared on a few of my social media accts. Excellent info!!!

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it valuable, Vickie! Thank you for sharing! 😁

What a great resource -- thank you Julee! I have been researching ADUs for three years now through subscriptions to various KZread channels and my own follow up research and reading and I am growing my knowledge base. I am subscribing to your channel and look forward to more invaluable information and helpful advice. So far I've only found one KZread channel pertaining specifically to ADU-ing in California's Central Valley (I'm in Fresno) but I'm gaining a lot of knowledge about ADU-ing in general and your contributions are very much appreciated.

@workshopmortgage

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! I am so happy you found this video and my channel and that both have been a useful resource in your learning curve about ADUs. 😁❤️

This was a fantastically informative summary, thank you!

@workshopmortgage

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! It's nice to know you found the information helpful! 😁

I’m glad I found you I didn’t know you had a channel. I met you at the San Diego ADU academy. Your ADU information was so helpful and right on time. Getting ready to start my own ADU for me to live in at a family member’s house. Thanks for the information.

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

It was great meeting you in San Diego at the ADU Academy event! And wow, exciting news about your ADU. Good luck with the construction process!!

Great overview and explanation. Thank you

@workshopmortgage

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent and detailed overview. You've helped me to know how much more I want to learn to make the best choices. Thank you!

@workshopmortgage

2 ай бұрын

I'm happy I could get you on the road to helpful information! You're welcome!

🎉 you are terrific! You have given me so much valuable information. I wish you were in Florida to meet with you.

@workshopmortgage

10 ай бұрын

I am thrilled to hear you found the video helpful! 😁I am happy to chat any time if you have questions or want to brainstorm!

Excellent presentation, organization, and information.

@workshopmortgage

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm happy you found it useful!

You did a wonderful job at explanation and very informative. I've taken really good notes. You have explained each type of loan precisely. You've answered all my questions I had for my loan officer I'm working with. I really do appreciate your video. I'm in the middle of trying to figure out what's a good loan for a ADU. Thanks You have been a great help.🎉👍💯

@workshopmortgage

2 ай бұрын

Happy I could help out! Please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm a loan officer as well and can work with you to answer questions and accomplish your goal. 503-799-3711 or juleef@rate.com Reach out any time!

Julee, I had no idea you have a channel! This is epic.

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you, Ryan! ("Epic" is a good thing, right? 😂) And yes, I'm having fun building out a channel with what I hope is useful stuff!

@HowToADU

Жыл бұрын

@@workshopmortgage oh yeah, we want epic lending content. Every ADU is an Odyssey.

@workshopmortgage

Жыл бұрын

@How To ADU True dat! 😅

This is were we are at figuring out financing

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

It can be a puzzle, for sure. But I hope my video was helpful. And if you have any questions or need assistance, just let me know. I'm happy to be a sounding board! Good luck with your project!

Hi Julie, my understanding is that some HELOC Loans all the Lender to call the full balance due atvany time. If true, that is a ticking time bomb.,No thank you! J Your detail is excellent!

@workshopmortgage

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found the information helpful. 😁 You always need to ask and read the terms, but I’ve never see a HELOC that has a “call” option. I’d be shocked if you found any did. BUT it is really common for the lender to have the option to close the line to draws. This would typically occur if your property value dips too low.

Hi Julee, very helpful, have shared this link quite a bit lately. Can you update with the new Fannie ADU program? Thanks!

@workshopmortgage

8 ай бұрын

Hi Tim! Are you referring to the changes to FHA guidelines? If so, then yes, I do plan on recording a video about these ADU-positive guideline changes. (Fannie Mae has recently made changes to their rules for financing multi-family properties which have off-label use in the ADU sphere.)

Thank you very much for this video I’ve been contemplating and thinking on how to fund my ADU project 😅 unfortunately I’m not one of the lucky “cash on hand” people 😞

@workshopmortgage

3 ай бұрын

Hi Jesus! You're welcome. I hope having an outline of your options was helpful to your planning!

@Encountered_The_4th_Kind

3 ай бұрын

@@workshopmortgageI’d like to work with you on my project what would be the best route for me to take ? Here in Los Angeles I currently have a mortgage Rate of 2.65% (lucky me) on a 319k home loan with an appraisal value of 630k the lot size 9k more than enough room for ADU I don’t wanna lose the rate I have on my existing mortgage so would a heloc be the route to take?

Thank you for the informative video! Quick question - is the Family Opportunity Mortgage loan if I were to construct an ADU for my elderly mother?

@workshopmortgage

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'd need to know a little more about what you're thinking to say for sure, but there are instances where the Family Opportunity program can be used to build an ADU. If you have a few minutes free to chat, I'd love to hear a little more and point you in the direction of the best possible strategy. You can call me anytime at 503-799-3711 or use this link to set up a time: calendly.com/juleef/let-s-say-hi

Hi Julie, I'm excited to find this excellent video as we are excited to build an ADU at our home in North San Diego. Admittedly, I've not watched the whole thing yet just a few highlights because I'm looking for one specific question to be answered and hoping you can help. Question: I know an ADU loan will ultimately by covered by the rent I plan to receive for the unit but how do we cover the loan payments during the year or so that the ADU is under construction? Thank you so much.

@workshopmortgage

4 ай бұрын

Hi Monica! I'm glad the video has been helpful to you. There are a couple of loan programs (both of which I talk about in the video) that allow you to borrow from your equity to cover your payments during the course of construction (if you can't swing the payment with your other income). 😁

any recommendations for a ADU builder in Portland or clackamas county and also lender. Much appreciated your valuable knowledge and God bless!

@workshopmortgage

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Happy to hook you up with some good folks. Email me at juleef@rate.com and I'll send some suggestions!

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Greetings Julee, could you use an investment property's equity (one of the rentals) towards HELOC? For example, using the equity of a rental to build an ADU?

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

Hi Alireza! Yup, you sure can... leveraging equity from the property where you want to build the ADU or another property is the most common way to build an ADU. The only thing to be mindful about, if you're borrowing from one property to build an ADU at another is tax stuff. I'm not a tax expert, so you should check with your CPA to figure out if you'll be able to deduct the interest on the funds you borrowed. I believe the rules for writing off interest on a loan secured to a rental are a little looser than the rules for writing off interest secured to a residence (primary or secondary).

Hi, I just finished watching your video “Amazing” we have a California LLC doing business in Hendersonville Tennessee Rental Home. How can we use your strategies to build an ADU or Granny Flat as they called in Tennessee. Thanks

@workshopmortgage

5 ай бұрын

Lovely! I'm so happy to hear you found the video helpful. 😁 I'd need to know a little more to help you figure out the best way to finance your ADU/granny flat. If you have some time this week, I'd love to talk. You can use this link to schedule a call: calendly.com/juleef/let-s-say-hi or email me at juleef@rate.com or call or text me at 503-799-3711. Looking forward to chatting!

@djcuadra

5 ай бұрын

Scheduled Thank you

Can you explain to me how forming an LLC either single-member or spousal partnership LLC prior to getting construction loan for an ADU. How would that affect obtaining the loan and/ writing off loan interest and other startup costs for the “rental property” business. #2 if you already have a near max HELOC out but would need additional funds for an ADU construction would a bank be likely to give additional funds as a construction loan

@workshopmortgage

Ай бұрын

Hi Jordan! Construction loan rules are idiosyncratic to the program, so it's hard to generalize too broadly. However, I do feel confident in saying that you'll have far fewer loan options available when title to a property is held in an LLC. Residential loan programs are most broadly available when title is held by a "natural person" (individual) and slightly less available when title is held in a living trust. If title is held in an LLC, you'll likely either need to put title back in your name to take out a loan or you'll need to look for commercial loan options. If you have limited equity, you're much more likely to find a high LTV construction loan or HELOC with title held in your name and not an LLC. I talk a bit more LLCs and lending in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHWFvNeAnsbRpZs.html

Any info on a VA loan?

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

@rosekane3834 VA financing allows a property with an ADU. The VA has offered some guidance to appraisers with regard to the definition of an ADU and how to figure out if a property with a second living space is an ADU or a duplex. When it comes to the income that an ADU can generate, they haven't come out with any guidelines for lenders to follow. They do allow what they call "boarder" income -- rental income from a single family home that you live in. In order to use this income to qualify for a VA loan you have to have a history of it reported on your last 2 years of income tax returns. They also impose a limit to the amount of rentable space -- the maximum is 25% of the total "floor area". This is where the line between an ADU and a duplex/2-unit/2-flat can get a little fuzzy. But please reach out if you have any other questions or want to brainstorm a bit. I'd be happy to be a resource! 503-799-3711 / juleef@rate.com

How do I get a grant to build a jr ADU for my Autistic daughter who I hope to start on SSI this month. (She’s graduating HS) she will be living w us permanently long term. California (we’ve saved up but a grant will help).

@workshopmortgage

3 ай бұрын

Hi Patricia! An ADU is such a great way for a young adult with autism to live independently. ❤ I am not well-versed in the grant programs as they are mostly locally focused. I would start with the county housing authority, the city and state for your particular area and see what they can suggest. And if you've not already found How To ADU, be sure and check out his content: kzread.info . Ryan is a wealth of knowledge!

Are you licensed in Florida?

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

@rosekane3834 I sure am! I'd be happy to connect and help out if you have something on your mind. You can call or text me at 503-799-3711 or email me at juleef@rate.com. Side note: You know how we all picked up some hobbies during the pandemic? Some people baked sourdough. I collected state licenses. 😆I'm licensed in all 50 states (and Washington, DC)!

Sounds that if I'm building our own ADU a home improvement won't be allowed, what if I'm my own contractor

@workshopmortgage

6 ай бұрын

It can be difficult to get a construction loan if you are acting as your own builder. the first avenue I'd suggest would be to see if you could get a home equity line of credit. A HELOC will give you access to use your existing equity as you see fit with no questions asked.

Lost me at paying for ADUs with credit cards

@workshopmortgage

4 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong... I'm not recommending that as a good option. At the beginning of the video, I'm simply cataloging all the possibilities. If you watch the full video, you'll see that I lay out the pitfalls of some options -- including the use of credit cards. Despite the risks and interest costs, it's a common solution for tying up loose ends and furnishing an ADU. I've had folks call me who wished to refinance their home to consolidate credit cards and other assorted debt accrued through getting too "creative" to build an ADU who had trouble qualifying for a loan or only qualified for less favorable terms because of the damage done to their credit by high credit card usage.

Adu jacks up your property TAXES 😢😮😮

@workshopmortgage

4 ай бұрын

That can definitely be the case... an ADU and any other improvement makes your home more valuable (yay!), but of course given that property taxes are tied to value, your taxes can be affected (boo). The exact impact is highly variable, depending on where you live, so you should research your local taxation rules before you go too far down the road so that you understand the full financial impact. If you're planning on renting your home, the hope is that the rent would far more than cover any increase to taxes. But if you're building for your own use or to create a home for a family member who can't afford to contribute financially, this is an extra important consideration.

@FrancinePatnett-eu2qx

3 ай бұрын

​@@workshopmortgagehello Ms Julee we would to have a phone conversation with you if possible can you please let know how I can contact you ? Thanks