Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions, please call us at 800-390-7536 to speak directly to one of our experienced Loan Officers.

A. Normandy Corporation has over 35+ years of lending experience to both individuals and businesses. Our loan programs range from new construction and improvement loans to acquisition and bridge loans for existing homes and commercial buildings as well as vacant land.

Normandy’s knowledge and foresight of the real estate market has resulted in uninterrupted operation through two recessions and the most recent housing market crash.

Additionally, our extensive experience in construction lending has proven beneficial to many of our clients engaged in complex commercial development and financing.

Each loan is underwritten and approved based on its individual merits. “Common Sense” underwriting is applied to each loan scenario with the goal being that all Borrowers have the capacity to complete the project presented, (with a contingency), to make monthly payments, and to pay off the loan as planned.

All loans are approved, funded and serviced by Normandy for the full term of the loan.
All loans are held in portfolio and are not securitized or sold to outside banks.

Normandy’s various loan programs are currently offered in over 20 states. We look forward to being of service to you with your upcoming project.

Please call 800 390 7536 to speak with a Loan Officer to answer any questions.

A. Assuming all the information is received, it is typically a three step process:

1. A Borrower can be pre-qualified within 3 – 5 business days. If Pre-Qualified, we will provide a Pre-Qualification letter.
2. Once pre-qualified, it will typically take between 10 – 20 days to be fully approved subject to receipt of all required documentation.  Fast-track approvals & closings are possible and may take 3 – 5 days. Extra fees may apply.
3. Closing typically can take place within 10 business days of final approval. However, Fast-track closings are possible in 2 to 3 business days.

A. For Residential Owner Occupied up to 75% of the appraised value, subject to borrower overall qualifications.

A. Up to 85% of the appraised value, depending on the program and subject to borrower overall qualifications. 

A. Closing costs can be included in the loan if there is sufficient equity in the property.
 
A. All draws are issued based on work completed. However, if the land/lot has equity, we may advance additional cash, up to 75% of the value, at closing to assist you with upfront costs.
 
 
A. Yes, money already spent for materials and labor will be considered as equity into the project. We may require you to provide receipts for materials or labor you have paid for to date. Lien waivers may be (State Specific) required from contractors and suppliers that have already provided labor or materials to construct the home.
 
A. Typically the loan is disbursed in a 5 – 6 draw schedule based on work completed. However, in many cases, Normandy will allow the Borrower to custom tailor the number of draws during the construction period, subject to approval.
 
 
A. Borrowers initiate a call to our construction draw department at 800-390-7536 to speak directly with a draw officer or via our website link. Typically draws will take 5 – 7 business days. Express turnaround on draws may be possible, but depends on the specific loan.
 
 
 
A. Typically draws are released directly to the Borrower. The Borrower is responsible for paying the Builder or Sub-Contractor directly. The one exception is when you are building a Modular Home. In this case, the draw for delivery of the modular home is typically paid directly to the modular company.
 
 
 
A. No, you are not required to take any amount of any one specific draw. Partial draws are allowed.
 
 
 
 
A. Payments are interest only based on funds advanced.
Example: $200,000 approved loan, 6.95% interest rate during construction, $75,000 is advanced on the fifteenth of the month. The next monthly payment (for 15 days) will be for $217.19.
 
 
 
A. The Borrower makes a monthly interest payment based on funds advanced. At Borrower’s request, Normandy may consider an interest reserve to make monthly payments; or may require one based on overall credit qualifications.
 
 
 

A. Typical construction terms range from 6 to 12 months. Longer terms are available, based on the size of the home and whether it is under our self-build program.

A. A residential lot is a sectioned off parcel of land typically located in an approved subdivision or development with some level of utilities at the site. A land loan is on a piece of undeveloped land in no particular location.

A. Due to Federal Regulations and the wide variety of programs offered, please call us at 800-390-7536 or click on the “Pre-Qualify Now” button and complete the form.
 
A. You can call anyone of the three major credit bureaus:
Equifax Credit Bureau (800) 685-1111
Experian Credit Bureau (888) 397-3742
Trans Union Credit Bureau (800) 916-8800
 

Draw Request Submitted

Thank you for requesting a draw.  You will receive an email or call confirming your draw request has been received within 1 business day.  If you do not receive confirmation, please contact our office at 800-390-7536.  Please notify us of any changes you wish to make to your request.  

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Thank you for scheduling your payment.  You should receive an email confirmation of payment within 1 business day.  If you do not receive a confirmation email within 1 business day, please call our office to confirm at 800-390-7536.