Articles, Updates, and Guidelines

December 30, 2020What do you need to know about One-Time Close mortgages before you apply for one? There are some issues to be aware of that can save you time and frustration--knowing before you start filling out application forms is a big help!

December 10, 2020How can you avoid wasting time when you’re interested in applying for a VA One-Time Close mortgage? The first thing to remember is that not all lenders are as well-versed in this type of mortgage as you might expect.

November 16, 2020There are many advantages to building instead of buying an existing home and a lot of those advantages are as much about being able to approve the design of your home and making sure it meets your needs and goals before the ground even gets broken on the construction site.

October 19, 2020What do buyers need to know about the One-Time Close mortgage loan process? This type of home loan is perfect for those who want to take their time to build a home to their specifications on their own lot or on land purchased in conjunction for the construction project.

September 2, 2020The biggest hurdle for some home buyers is the down payment. VA construction loans allow zero down, and borrowers who receive or are eligible to receive VA compensation for service-connected disabilities are allowed to apply for an exemption to the VA loan funding fee.

August 12, 2020What is the base home sale price? If you are interested in building a home on your own lot using a One-Time Close construction loan, this is a term you should be familiar with; construction loans are different from purchase loans for a variety of reasons but one big one is how the cost of the mortgage is calculated.