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Brokered Hiring a Builder Loan
This program is designed for Borrowers who are hiring a builder to construct a residential property.
General Guidelines*
- Loan amounts from $95,000 to $5,000,000
- Conforming loan amounts up to $832,750. Maximum 90%** loan to cost or loan to value, whichever is less
- Jumbo loan amounts from *832,751 to $5,000,000. Up to 80%** loan to cost or loan to value, whichever is less
- Cross collateralization allowed on other properties for maximum or greater loan amounts, and loan to values
- Properties must be single family and owner occupied
- Full income documentation required to qualify for 90% on conforming loan amounts and 80% on jumbo loan amounts
- Land purchase may be included in the construction loan
- Foreign Nationals are eligible for this program
- Deal directly with the Loan Officer/Underwriter
- Pre-qualification typically within 3 to 5 business days, closing typically within 30 days (fast track closings in 14 +/- days available if certain criteria is met, please call for details)
- No minimum FICO required for consideration, however a minimum 750+ mid FICO score is required to qualify for 90% conforming & 80% jumbo construction loans (subject to underwriting)
- Flexible draw schedules
- Up to 80% allowed on 2 to 4 family owner-occupied homes
- 5+ units, please refer to Commercial Construction
- 12 month construction term with term extensions available
- Interest only payments based on funds advanced
- Licensed Builder/General Contractor required
*All rates and terms subject to change without notice
**Specific qualifications are required to qualify, please call for details
Rates and Fees
(Based on credit score, income, savings and LTV)
- Rates: Prime Rate plus 2.25% to 3.25%+
- Loan Fee: 1.25% to 2.00%
- Application Fee: $295
- Fast Track Closing Fee: $1,250
- Underwriting Fee: $425
- Maximum Broker Fee: 1.50% to 2.00% (subject to Broker Compensation option)
To start the pre-approval process, download the Loan Submission Form above and include a completed 1003, current Tri-Merge Credit Report and appraisal, if available.