Tennessee FHA and VA Construction Loans

FHA and VA One-Time Close new construction loans present construction-to-permanent mortgage solutions, offering excellent choices for those desiring to build a new home.  Through the One-Time close programs, borrowers in Tennessee can optimize financing by combining the construction, lot purchase, and permanent loan of a new home, all wrapped up in a single mortgage with one closing.  The financing can cover the cost of the land if it is not already owned, and it if is owned, will pay off the existing lien, giving down payment credit on any built up lot equity.  

Tennessee's most populated city housing trends continue to show residential home growth.  These cities include Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Spring Hill, Lebanon, Gallatin, Knoxville, Smyrna, Franklin, Columbia & Nolensville. Many people in these cities, including less populated areas, are choosing to have their homes built, rather than shopping around when there is not much to choose from.

What Does it Take to Qualify?

• Down payments for eligible veterans are not required. $0 down payment loans up to $1,500,000 may be available.
• Down payments for FHA borrowers are as low as 3.5%. Lending limits for most Tennessee counties will max out at $420,680.
• You will need to verify two years of consistent employment.
• A "middle score" from the 3 credit bureaus of 620 or better is needed.
• The debt-to-income ratio measures your housing and long-term debt against your income.  It should not exceed 41% - 43% and varies from one government agency to another.

Acceptable Property Types

You can finance your stick-built, modular, or double-wide manufactured housing with a One-Time Close loan in any of the 95 counties in Tennessee. Keep in mind that this construction lending program can only be used for single family homes, but not for duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes. Investor properties are not allowed, and you cannot function as your own builder.

A key advantage of the One-Time Close loan program is that borrowers will only experience one mortgage application, one mortgage approval, and a single closing date. Compare that with more traditional products that feature two of each along with a more complicated process. When construction of your home is complete, there will not be a new borrower requalification or a recertification of the property value. And until that point, mortgage payments will not begin.

If you are looking for a home that fits your family, lifestyle, and future needs, building might be a better plan than buying. Do yourself a favor and consider this option before you make one of the most important decisions in your life.

Want More Information About One-Time Close Loans?

We have done extensive research on the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) and the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) One-Time Close Construction loan programs. We have spoken directly to licensed lenders that originate these residential loan types in most states and each company has supplied us the guidelines for their products. We can connect you with mortgage loan officers who work for lenders that know the product well and have consistently provided quality service. If you are interested in being contacted by a licensed lender in your area, please send responses to the questions below. All information is treated confidentially.

OneTimeClose.com provides information and connects consumers to qualified One-Time Close lenders to raise awareness about this loan product and to help consumers receive higher quality service. We are not paid for endorsing or recommending the lenders or loan originators and do not otherwise benefit from doing so. Consumers should shop for mortgage services and compare their options before agreeing to proceed with any lender.

Please note that investor guidelines for the FHA and VA  One-Time Close Construction Program only allows for single family dwellings (1 unit) – and NOT for multi-family units (no duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes). In addition, the following homes/building styles are not allowed under these programs: Kit Homes, Barndominiums, Log Cabin Homes, Shipping Container Homes, Stilt Homes, Solar (only) or Wind Powered (only) Homes.

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1.  Send your first and last name, e-mail address, and contact telephone number.

2.  Tell us the city and state of the proposed property.

3.  Tell us your and/or the Co-borrower’s credit profile: Excellent – (680+), Good - (640-679), Fair – (620-639) or Poor- (Below 620). 620 is the minimum qualifying credit score for this product.

4.  Are you or your spouse (Co-borrower) eligible veterans? If either of you are eligible veterans, down payments as low as $0 may be available up to the maximum amount your  debt-to-income ratio per VA will allow – there are no maximum loan amounts as per VA guidelines. Most lenders will go up to $1,500,000 and review higher loan amounts on a case-by-case basis. If not, the FHA down payment is 3.5% up to the maximum FHA lending limit for your county.