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Build Your Dream Home With a One-Time Close Construction Loan

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

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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 House And Hiring Contractors

Interested in building a dream home with a One-Time Close construction loan? There are important issues to know about these projects, starting with the fact that you typically are not allowed to act as your own builder and must hire contractors to do the work. Some borrowers must get used to thinking about this, but fortunately, some general guidelines can help them through the process.

One-Time Close Loan Terms Compared

Some construction loan terms are important to know before you commit to a One-Time Close loan. What do you need to know about this industry jargon. Some single-close loan terms are similar to others and can be initially confusing, especially when industry pros use some terms interchangeably.

How Government-Backed Construction Loans Differ From Conventional Loans

The banks that operate conventional construction loan programs have a variety of rules and requirements depending on who you use. Still, one thing among all these lenders is common--for conventional loans, it's the rules of the bank that apply in addition to state/federal regulations. These lenders do not have an overseeing federal agency that regulates the specifics of their construction loan programs outside of typical banking law.
 


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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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