Zillow Advice: Home Buying - Does A 203k loan have to be owner's primary residance? --- http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Does-A-203k-loan-have-to-be-owner%27s-primary-residance-/191848/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate Yes. FHA 203(k) loans&nbsp;are ... http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Does-A-203k-loan-have-to-be-owner%27s-primary-residance-/191848/ Yes. <a href="http://www.zillow.com/fha-loan/">FHA</a> 203(k) loans&nbsp;are for&nbsp;owner-occupied primary residences only, and can be&nbsp;used on duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes&nbsp;(provided you live in one of the units)&nbsp;and&nbsp;on&nbsp;"mixed-use" properties (again, provided you live in one of the units). FHA 203(k) <a href="http://www.zillow.com/mortgage/">loans</a> can not be used for 2nd homes or investment properties.<br/><br/>FNMA also has a rehab program called Homestyle Renovation Loans which can be used on primary residences, 2nd homes, and investment properties. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:40:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Does-A-203k-loan-have-to-be-owner%27s-primary-residance-/191848/ 2009-01-24T13:40:00Z