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Renovate Without the Hassle: Synovus Makes Luxury Home Upgrades Effortless

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Synovus acts as your personal renovation concierge. We let you focus solely on seeing your vision come to life.

That can eliminate common renovation worries about unfinished or subpar workmanship. This strategic oversight can guarantee your renovation stays on schedule, meets your expectations and protects your investment.


When Renovations Go Wrong: A Cautionary Tale

Christine Chitnis and her husband set out to renovate their 130-year-old, 1,600-square-foot summer cottage1 in Northern Michigan.

"What was supposed to be a yearlong $140,000 renovation ballooned into three excruciating years that cost us more than $500,000 — and the work is still not finished," said Christine Chitnis. 

The project led to botched plumbing, exposed pipes, budget discrepancies and lien threats. It spiraled into legal disputes, shoddy workmanship and financial strain. The couple discovered the hard way how limited consumer protections are when contractors don’t deliver.

Her story reflects a harsh truth: in today’s renovation market, contractors who aren’t carefully monitored by experts throughout the entire renovation process can leave even the most prepared homeowners vulnerable to expensive missteps and drawn-out conflicts.

With Synovus, homeowners gain a renovation financing partner that prioritizes transparency, oversight and accountability. Those are precisely the protections that stories like the Chitnis' show are too often missing.


Explore More Synovus Loan Products

In addition to renovation loans, Synovus offers a robust suite of home financing products to help you achieve your financial and lifestyle goals.

Whether you're exploring standard mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), or personal loans, Synovus may have solutions that meet your unique needs.


Start Your Hassle-Free Renovation Today

Your home transformation shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. With our expert team guiding your renovation from start to stunning finish, you can sit back and enjoy the process as much as the outcome. 

Experience firsthand how a second-mortgage renovation loan can provide both the resources you need and the confidence you want to pursue your project.

Ready to experience hassle-free home improvements? Connect with our Synovus specialists today.

Important disclosure information

This content is general in nature and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, financial or investment advice. You are encouraged to consult with competent legal, tax, accounting, financial or investment professionals based on your specific circumstances. We do not make any warranties as to accuracy or completeness of this information, do not endorse any third-party companies, products, or services described here, and take no liability for your use of this information. Diversification does not ensure against loss.

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  1. Christine Chitness, "My home renovation nightmare," Business Insider, May 1, 2024. Accessed June 10, 2025. Back