• 680 Minimum credit score required
• 700 Minimum credit for loan amounts over $806,000 
• No builder approval needed
• 20% down up to $2M loan amount
• 30% down up to $3M loan amount
• 10% of the construction budget required for reserves
• Primary residence (1-4 *connected* units allowed)
• Secondary residence (single unit only)
• Max of 40 acres
• Renovation utilizes As-Completed Value
• 12-24 month construction periods are available 
• Fixed or ARMs available
• One-time closing automatically converts to permanent financing at the end of construction
• Only 1 appraisal needed
• Relationship rate discounts are available
• Interest-only payments during construction
• No prepayment penalty
• Current property/lot loans must be paid off with a new construction/renovation loan
• Up to a 15% start-up draw can be provided at closing
• 50% deposits can be provided with invoices
• Fast closings possible (30-35 days)

• No Spec or Investment Builds
• NO OWNER BUILDER (No exceptions)
• No Pre-starts(Grading is ok)
• No Modular, Mobile, or Manufactured homes
• No Barndominiums
• No foreign nationals 
• No AG-zoned properties

Construction loans are different animals. They have different rules and qualifying criteria. No feeling is worse than not qualifying for the loan after committing to a lot and builder. It makes for a REALLY bad day and a big mess. All of the loan officers listed on this site specialize in Construction Loans ONLY. They are battle-tested, seasoned, and recommended by your peers. Give them a call!

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