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Renovate Without the Hassle: Synovus Makes Luxury Home Upgrades Effortless

You've finally decided to turn your charming but outdated beach house into the luxury retreat you envisioned. Or maybe you're ready to move forward with that long-awaited gourmet upgrade of the kitchen in your primary residence.
Your excitement grows — until the reality of juggling contractors, inspections, budgets and endless calls sets in.
Suddenly, your dream renovation feels like a second job. Here's how a Synovus renovation loan can help.
Synovus Renovation Loans
It doesn't have to be this way. With a Synovus renovation loan, your ambitious project becomes attainable within the constraints of your busy life, thanks to streamlined financing and expert oversight at every step.
Synovus handles the complex details – such as working directly with clients and contractors during the entire process – ensuring a smooth, professionally managed renovation experience so you can focus solely on seeing your vision come to life.
Unlike standard HELOCs or home equity loans, Synovus’s specialized renovation loan is designed specifically for homeowners planning renovations between $250,000 and $1.5 million.
It’s customized to homeowners who want to do substantial enhancements to their homes without the hassles typically associated with major renovations.
This loan acts as a second mortgage, specifically structured around your renovation needs. This unique loan taps into the equity of your home based on the projected post-renovation value.
That enables you to get funding that matches your future home's worth, not just its current valuation.
A Dedicated Synovus Construction Department
After your loan application is seamlessly approved online, a dedicated Construction Lending team within the Synovus Mortgage department steps in. They work closely with you and your selected contractor throughout your renovation project.
Synovus allows you complete freedom to choose the builder or contractor that can fully customize your project to your specific needs to achieve your unique vision.
Once you've selected that contractor, Synovus completes a simple builder acceptance process, verifying they meet necessary requirements to ensure the outcome you expect.
Renovation Experts Who Stay by Your Side
The Synovus Construction Lending team consists of experienced specialists whose sole focus is managing your renovation and construction projects. They start by providing upfront seed money for initial supplies and permits.
They continue working directly with your contractor, making progress payments directly to them based on inspections and completed, code-compliant work.
Synovus acts as your personal renovation concierge. Our rigorous inspection process helps ensure all work meets the highest standards before any payments are issued.
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.
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- Christine Chitness, "My home renovation nightmare," Business Insider, May 1, 2024. Accessed June 10, 2025. Back
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