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Construction loans are highly sought after by me. Wh? Because I enjoy doing them and I think they are easy. This type of loan is often thought of as being complicated but this is not true. By working with your builder and answering all questions, I can make sure your project keeps moving smoothly and you settle on time.
The Construction-to-Permanent Loan is a one-time close loan. This means
ONLY one application, and you’ll get all the financing you need in one
easy process.
What is a Construction-to-Permanent (CTP) Loan?
Often, getting approved for a construction loan at most banks can be
tricky. In many cases, two loans are required--one for construction and
one for permanent financing. Usually you will have to pay closing costs
on both loans, not to mention the extra paperwork, time and hassle
involved. But at , we offer a single-close Construction-to-Permanent
Loan that combines both construction and permanent financing into one
loan.
A Construction-to-Permanent Loan allows for a construction period of 6
to 12 months sometimes more. Other options are also available. And when
your project is complete, the loan simply converts to a permanent
mortgage – no extra costs!
You only need to qualify one time.
Only having to chase down documentation once compared to the typical
process where the customer is qualified; the builder builds the home,
then the lender requests documentation all over again to make sure the
customer still qualifies.
With the CTP loan, having qualified at the beginning of construction,
the customer can shop for new furniture, buy a new car, change jobs,
whatever they choose because they are already approved and do not need
to be approved all over again 6 months to a year later!
To help you manage your budget a little easier, you'll pay only
interest on the money you've drawn. That means your payments will be
less than they will be if you were paying principal, as well.
Disbursements to the contractor.
The builder will be paid as quickly as he can build the house. There
are generally 4-6 disbursements made during the course of construction,
although more disbursements can be set up on larger projects, fewer on
smaller ones.
As each level of construction is completed, an inspector will come out
and verify the work. Within 3-5 days of his verification, the funds are
over-nighted or wired to the builder’s account.