Once you have determined a loan type and loan amount, you can choose your builder and identify the location of where you will build your home.  We do not approve your builder or warrant the quality of the builder’s work, but we do review the builder’s track record, licensing and insurance to determine if the builder would be eligible to complete your project based on current industry guidelines. 

After the Builder is accepted, and you and the Builder have designed the Plans and Specifications for the home, an appraisal will be performed by a licensed appraiser and will be reviewed along with the Plans and Specifications for your project. 

Your loan application package will be reviewed the same way a traditional loan application is reviewed.  The loan closing will be scheduled after your loan application is approved.  At the closing, if you are purchasing a lot, you will provide the equity for the project (depending on your loan request and the particular loan program parameters).  In many cases, your equity may not cover the entire cost of the lot.  In this case, we will disburse the remaining balance from the construction loan at closing.  Additionally, it is normal to disburse initial amounts so the Builder can begin getting permits, paying impact fees, and initial site work for the project.  As the project is completed, we will incrementally make advances against the construction loan based upon the work that has been completed and the draw schedule agreed upon by you, the Builder, and us.

1. When it is time to make a draw request, you and your builder will submit a certified request.  A local inspector will inspect and verify the progress on your home.  The inspector does not evaluate the quality of workmanship, but only certifies the amount of work that has been completed.  Once the inspector certifies that the specified work has been finalized, we will advance the funds within 24 to 48 hours. 

   You will receive monthly account statements, beginning the month following your first disbursement.  The statement will be for interest accrued on the amount of funds that have been advanced and outstanding during the statement period.

Once the home is completed, a Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) will be issued.  After the C/O is issued, a title update will be completed to ensure that the title is clear, and there are no remaining liens.  After the title update, we will be able to modify the loan into a permanent loan.  You will receive modification loan documents that change the loan into a permanent loan.  Once completed, you will begin receiving monthly statements for your regular principal and interest mortgage payment.