Traditional construction loans mostly require borrowers to get a loan for the land, with many lenders requiring significant down payments on that land, more so now that the economy has taken a hit and banks have tightened their funding.
Then, you would need to get a construction loan, where most lenders also require a significant down payment for the same economic reasons.
That’s two loans; after the construction is complete, you need to do a final loan to pay off the construction loan and consolidate your land loan. The last loan is called “construction-to-perm financing or “take-out financing.”
That is three loans with significant down payments, three sets of closing costs spread out over three loans, 2-3 appraisals, and 2-3 underwriters. Attempting this in multiple loans with different banks involved in different stages of the process brings some risks, where rates, economy, and job situations can turn unfavorable.
Do you have the time, resources, and patience for that long-drawn-out process? We didn’t think so, and that’s why a VA One-Time Close can be much more advantageous.
Keep cash in your pocket, limit down payments, and partner with a bank that brings forward multiple solutions to fund your new dream build.