📍 Newark, Essex County — North Jersey

FHA 203k & Renovation Loans in Newark, NJ

Looking to buy a fixer-upper or refinance and renovate in Newark, New Jersey? Jeff Onofrio is your local renovation loan specialist — NJ's largest city with major urban renovation opportunity. Finance your purchase AND renovation costs with a single loan, with as little as 3.5% down.

Why Newark Buyers Choose the 203k Loan

Newark is NJ's largest city with major urban renovation opportunity. Like many North Jersey communities, the housing market here features a mix of urban row homes and multi-family — many of which are ideal candidates for renovation financing. The FHA 203k loan and other renovation programs allow buyers to purchase these homes at current market value and finance needed upgrades into one convenient monthly payment.

Whether you've found a dated colonial in Newark that needs a full kitchen remodel, a ranch that needs a new roof and HVAC, or a split-level that needs bathroom updates — Jeff Onofrio can help you finance the purchase and renovation together. Serving Newark and all of Essex County.

What You Can Finance

  • Kitchen & bathroom remodels
  • Roof replacement, HVAC, windows & doors
  • Flooring, plumbing, electrical upgrades
  • Room additions & structural changes (Full 203k)
  • Basements, decks, patios & landscaping
  • Well, septic, and accessibility improvements
  • Energy efficiency upgrades

Renovation Loan Programs for Newark Homebuyers

FHA • Gov't Backed

FHA 203k Full

Major renovations over $35,000 in Newark. Covers structural work, additions, full rehabs. Just 3.5% down — great for larger Newark fixer-uppers.

FHA • Streamlined

FHA 203k Limited

Non-structural improvements up to $75,000 in Newark. Kitchens, baths, HVAC, roofing. Simpler, faster process — no HUD consultant required.

Fannie Mae

HomeStyle Renovation

Conventional renovation financing for Newark primary homes and investment properties. No FHA mortgage insurance for qualifying buyers.

Freddie Mac

CHOICERenovation

Flexible conventional renovation program for Newark buyers. Finance resiliency, accessibility, and full renovations in one loan.

VA • Veterans Only

VA Renovation Loan

Zero down renovation financing for eligible NJ veterans buying in Newark. Combine purchase and renovation with VA's unbeatable benefit.

Ready to Buy & Renovate in Newark, NJ?

Jeff Onofrio offers free, no-obligation consultations for Newark homebuyers. Call or fill out the form below.

📞 Call 856-600-4545 Get Free Pre-Qualification →

Meet Jeff Onofrio — NJ's Renovation Lender

Jeff Onofrio has helped hundreds of New Jersey homebuyers — including many in Newark and throughout Essex County — purchase and renovate homes using a single renovation loan. His expertise in FHA 203k, HomeStyle, CHOICERenovation, and VA Renovation programs means he can find the right fit for your specific situation and budget.

Jeff is affiliated with HMA Mortgage and is licensed throughout New Jersey. He provides personalized service and can be reached directly at 856-600-4545 or teamonofrio@hmamortgage.com.

Contact Jeff Directly
Jeff Onofrio
Renovation Lending Expert
📞 856-600-4545
✉️ teamonofrio@hmamortgage.com
🏢 HMA Mortgage — Licensed in NJ
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Free Renovation Loan Consultation — Newark, NJ

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