Mortgage Loans: Construction

Property Type
LTV (Completed Value) *
Term
  SFR – Owner Occupied 70% 18 Months
  SFR – Spec 70% 18 Months
  Commercial 65% 18-24 Months
  Multi-Residential 65% 18-24 Months


Construction Holdback:
Funds sufficient to complete construction are held at close of escrow and disbursed as needed. Interest accrues only upon disbursed funds.
  Interest Reserve: Generally one year interest reserve based upon full loan  amount held at close of escrow. Owner occupied SFR may be excepted.
  Lender Contingency: Generally 10-15% of the construction budget.
  Funds Control: Review of construction budget, monitoring of  work in progress and approval of all draw requests. Fee for service paid at close of escrow. www.builderscontrol.com
  Release Clause: Negotiable.

Typical Loan Package includes:
 
  • As completed appraisal, copy of appraiser’s license and E&O insurance.  Credit decision may be provided prior to receipt of appraisal
  • Preliminary Report
  • Loan Application/Financial Statement for each borrower
  • Credit report for each borrower
  • Federal tax returns (personal and business) for past two years
  • Construction cost breakdown and materials description
  • Construction contract
  • Plans & specifications
  • Building permits
  • Course of Construction hazard insurance policy
  • Owner occupants must demonstrate ability to qualify for take-out financing

 *  Based upon appraised completed value.  Subject to lender approval of valuation.

 

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