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November 1, 2024There is a mortgage loan option that lets you build a house from the ground up on land you own or purchase in conjunction with the loan. The One-Time Close loan is the mortgage you want to ask the lender for to build a home from the ground up instead of buying someone else's dream home.

October 29, 2024Residents in Georgia are finding out that they can utilize these low-down payment construction programs in order to build a new home with the same underwriting guidelines and qualifications as if they were purchasing a resale. Learn more about One-Time Close construction mortgages.

October 26, 2024The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers a range of mortgage loan options including the ability to build your home from the ground up. The FHA One-Time Close Construction Loan streamlines the process by combining construction financing and the FHA mortgage into a single loan.

October 22, 2024One-Time Close construction projects are subject to many variables that can change their timelines. Weather is a particularly unpredictable factor to consider, and depending on where you live, issues may range from snow and rain to extreme temperatures. Weather is a variable that can cause construction disruptions, delays, potentially increased costs, and frustration for borrowers. Knowing that upfront can help, especially when it is time to plan your contingency fund.

October 21, 2024There is a FHA and VA government backed One-Time Close construction to permanent loan program available in Illinois for qualified applicants who are looking to build a brand-new home versus a resale.

October 15, 2024Building a new home can be exciting. It can also be a complex process, and it pays to understand as much of it as possible while planning your home loan. If you want to use a one-time close residential construction loan to build your home from the ground up, there are three things to consider.