Nationwide Construction Loans
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Which loan is right for me?
Years
in the house
Recommended Program
1 - 3 3/1 ARM, 1year ARM or
6 month ARM
3 - 5 5/1 ARM
5 - 7 7/1 ARM
7 - 10 10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or
15 year fixed

Land Loans

Construction loans require the new homeowner builder to own land and Nationwide Construction Loans provides the lending sources to obtain the best land loans.

Overview
Short term financing for a residential lot that will be built on within the next 2 years.

Loan Purpose
Purchase, Rate & Term Refinance

Products/Pricing
1-month interest-only Prime-based ARM with a balloon.

Processes Modified/Standard (Full doc.), LoanQuick, and Asset Based Stated Income (ABIP)

Occupancy
Intended for primary or second home construction.

Property Type
Zoned residential. Roads, utilities, water and sewer must be available to the site.

Term
24 months. A 6month extension may be available.

LTV/Loan Amount/Credit Score

LTVLoan AmountFICO
80%$500,000>=720
75%$700,000>=720
70%$1,000,000>=720
65%$1,500,000>=720
80%Conforming660-719
75%$500,000660-719
70%$700,000660-719
65%$1,000,000660-719

Reserves
12 months PITI

Total Debt Ratios
40% back end.

Appraisals
For loan amounts greater than $1,000,000, 2 appraisals are required.

Fees
$550 commitment fee.

Customer Loyalty Discount
Borrowers can receive a credit towards their construction loan closing costs if they refinance their Lot loan to a new Construction Loan using their original mortgage broker that assisted with the lot loan. Credit equal to .500% of the lot loan amount. Lot loan must have a minimum of 12 months seasoning to be eligible for this discount.

Nationwide Coverage

We help clients get land loan in all the 50 states of the United States including the states of California, New York, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.

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STEP 1:
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It's easy! Just complete the form and our home building specialist will call or email you up to 4 different quotes from the top lenders.

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Nationwide Jumbo Construction Loans only provides loans above $417,000

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10 Construction Loans Misconceptions

A land purchase can easily be added into the construction loan.
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Construction loan rates are the same as all mortgages.
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You have to make a payment during construction.
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Construction loans are just as fast and easy to complete as any loan.
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Most banks allow owner builder.
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The largest lenders have the best rates and programs.
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No money down construction loans are easily available.
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All banks value construction loan projects the same way by appraised loan to value.
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Most loan officers are capable of providing a construction loan.
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Going directly to a bank is less expensive than working with a broker.
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