Every year several millions dollars go waste just because people do not know that such schemes exist. There are several schemes devised by the government that can help you with just anything, if the cause is genuine. You can use these funds to repair or modify your house too. But you need to know the formalities first including the eligibility, when to apply, supporting documents among other requirements.
Once you know the formalities, you need to buy the application or download from the official site and print it. You will then fill it up. Do not include anything that amounts to lies etc else you will be in trouble. Make sure the information is correct. After the filling in the application form, you need to submit along with the Xerox copies of the supporting documents that may include quotations from the contractors as well.
Once the loan is approved, you will receive the check or the money will be given to the contractor whose quotation was attached. In either case, you will be the one to benefit. Make sure you are using the facility to maximum. For this, the quotation produced should show all the expenses required. Such a quotation can be obtained from contractors who have been long in the field of renovating or remodeling houses.