Articles, Updates, and Guidelines
The One-Time Close Construction-to-Permanent Loan is a secure, government-backed mortgage program available for one-unit stick-built primary residences, new manufactured housing for primary residences (no singlewides), and modular homes. Our articles and updates are presented to keep you informed on loan guidelines, program changes, and topics to help you build and get financing for your own home.
July 19, 2024VA One-Time Close construction loans help qualifying veterans build homes they will own and occupy once the construction phase is complete. One-time close loans, or construction-to-permanent loans, combine construction and permanent financing into a single closing procedure. VA One-Time Close mortgages have no VA-required down payment or mortgage insurance, making them attractive options for qualifying borrowers.
July 12, 2024When planning a construction loan, you have many options. For example, do you want to buy land with a loan to build the house? Or do you already own a parcel suitable for the construction project? There are many other choices to make with home loans, but some do not necessarily apply to construction mortgages.
June 28, 2024If you want to build a home from the ground up on land you own or buy in conjunction with the loan, you need a One-Time Close construction loan. Available as a VA or FHA option, the single-close construction loan makes it possible to build a home with plans and materials you approve.
June 21, 2024There are many industry terms unfamiliar to first-time home buyers, especially those looking for a One-Time Close construction loan. Knowing some of these terms in advance can help you make better decisions in the planning stages of your single-close loan. We examine some important construction loan terms below to help you better navigate the process.
June 14, 2024There are a lot of myths about home loans in general and a few pervasive ones about construction loans worth dispelling. What do you need to know when you commit to building your own home from the ground up?
June 7, 2024If you want to build your own home, it’s good to know that doing so means taking some extra time to work on your credit and employment history before applying. Construction loans are harder to qualify for with income and employment for some, what do you need to know before you start the process? We examine some key points.
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