One-Time Close Loans | FHA and VA Construction Loans
Learn all about the VA and FHA versions of the One-Time Close Loan.

This Single Close Loan gets you from construction to occupancy with one mortgage in a streamlined process.

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Find out how you can build a home on land you already own.


If you've decided to have your new home built from scratch, you might be wondering how to finance the construction and purchase. This Single Close Loan gets you from construction to occupancy with one mortgage in a streamlined process.

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The One-Time Close Loan is a mortgage program that finances the construction, lot purchase, and permanent loan of a new home, all wrapped up in a single mortgage with a single closing.

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Previously, most construction loans required two separate closings, as well as a re-qualification process. The One-Time Close Loan helps you avoid the extra step, saving you time and money. And with Single Close Loans available through the VA and FHA, having your new home built on your own land is easier than before!

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Building a home on your own land or on land you buy in conjunction with the mortgage is a smart move for those who want more control over the features in their home, don’t want to compete with other buyers, and may hate the negotiation process with a seller. An FHA or VA One-Time Close Construction Loan can be a great alternative to buying someone else’s house. What should you know about these loans before you commit?

Building Your Home With Peace Of Mind

If you want to build a home from the ground up using a VA One-Time Close mortgage or an FHA One-Time Close Construction Loan, there are some things you can do to buy with greater peace of mind.

Buying Versus Building: The Appraisal Process

When you decide to build a home with an FHA One-Time Close construction loan or its’ VA single-close equivalent, you’ve chosen a more complex path to a new home than buying existing construction, but it’s a journey worth taking. How do construction loans differ from mortgages used to buy existing properties?


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Non-Allowable Properties

The following home property types are excluded from the program, meaning that you won't be able to use the One-Time Close loan for financing:

Kit Homes

Steel framing kits for metal buildings that are assembled on site.

Barndominiums

Metal structures that combine living quarters with traditional barn space.

Log Cabin Homes

Pre-cut kits for log buildings that are assembled on site.

Shipping Container Homes

A dwelling made from a steel container otherwise used for shipping

Stilt Homes

Houses raised on piles over land or a body of water.

Solar Only or Wind Only Powered Homes

Homes that are powered on-site solely by solar panels or solely by wind turbines.

Dome Homes

Homes made in the shape of a sphere utilizing shell framework.

Bermed Earth Sheltered Homes

Homes with earth (soil) against the walls, roof or buried underground.

Tiny Homes

Homes that are 600 square feet or less.

Accessory Dwelling Units

Additional living quarters that are independent of the primary dwelling.

A-Framed Houses

Building with a tall triangular roof that resembles the letter A.

The primary reason for these exclusions is that all non-regular homes are considered unique properties and hard to get comps for under VA and FHA. These homes require specialized construction techniques, making it even more important that a single builder starts and finishes a project. If the builder were to quit before a job is finished, the lender would need to step in and find a replacement. This can be more difficult than usual due to the specific nature of the work.

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