Construction Loan Mortgages Finance Dream Homes and Vacation Properties

Construction Loan Mortgages Finance Dream Homes and Vacation Properties

Construction loan mortgages can turn a vacant piece of land – whether in a not-as-yet developed suburban tract, or the wilds of a favourite rural escape – into a person’s dream home, chalet or vacation retreat. Because these loans are the vehicles that turn a person’s vision of where they would like to live, or where they would like to vacation or retire, they are sometimes referred to as “dream loans’. And everybody has to have a dream.


Construction loan mortgages are typically designed to start as an interest-only loan under which funds are released to the homebuilder in stages as construction progresses. So much is released to purchase the property, so much when the foundation is built, when the structure of the home is enclosed etc. Ultimately, when construction is completed and an occupancy permit is issued, the interest-only construction loan is then rolled into a home mortgage with the standard amortization terms and payment structures etc. of a normal home mortgage.

During the construction phase of building such a “dream home”, the construction loan that funds the project will typically be an interest-only loan with variable rate interest. After all, in most instances the person who financing construction of his or her dream will most often be living off property in a second home, or otherwise renting or paying for accommodation. Upon completion, the construction loan is paid off, and a regular mortgage is drawn up on the property. The advantage of a construction loan mortgage is that the same lender can often be found to complete the financing of the homeowner/builder’s project: funding short-term construction coasts, and funding the long term mortgage on the property.

Most lenders will offer one or many varieties of such loan/mortgages. Working with a lender that will finance both ends of the transaction cuts down the application and its incidental costs and allows the homeowner/builder to negotiate favourable mortgage terms for the long haul.

A mortgage broker with experience in handling construction loan mortgages can guide the person building his or her dream home with the advice and expertise that will guide a first time builder through the process. Lenders will not typically finance all of the costs for the construction project – although, generally, a mortgage broker can help arrange financing for up to 95% of the project.

An experienced mortgage broker will be able to provide expertise and guidance with respect to (i) acquisition of the land and arranging servicing of the building lot, (ii) construction financing and planning when and in what amounts to draw down funds from the construction loan, as well as (iii) assistanc with converting the construction loan into a regularized mortgage when construction is complete and your dream home is ready for occupancy.

Comparison shop when looking for the best terms for your construction loan mortgage. Enlist the help of a mortgage broker who will be able to connect you to a host of different lenders. Compare their terms. Note that it could be worthwhile to pay a slightly higher interest rate during the construction phase, as this will be a relatively short-term cost, if you can get better mortgage terms later from the same lender, versus going to other lenders. Shop around, work with a broker, and do not be afraid to ask the question that will help you turn your dreams into your reality.

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I have a construction loan and built a house, now I can't find a bank to finance the mortgage.?
I was approved for a residential construction loan in March of 2008. I built the house and it was finished and inspected in November of 2008 and at that time I moved into the house. Now, almost a year later, the bank that granted the construction loan cannot find someone to finance the balance in a mortgage. The house is worth quite a bit more that I built it for, so I will have a lot of equity in the home. The bank that financed the construction loan is being NO help at all in aiding the process of converting the construction loan into a mortgage. I have been paying the interest payments on the construction loan for well over a year, and due to a variable interest rate, the payments are higher than my proposed house payment. What can I do?
To the person who asked if I have called around or looked at Lending Tree – The bank that financed the loan tried several times to get it financed and they could not find anyone to cover the loan. I am just wondering what happens if I can't get it financed. My credit score, debts, ect. have not changed for the worse since I was appoved for the construction loan. Does the bank who has the construction loan have to help me getting it financed as a mortgage?
My bank is the one who gave me the construction loan.

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Posted on October 22, 2009 | Under Finance Loan Mortgage | 15 Comments

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15 Responses to “Construction Loan Mortgages Finance Dream Homes and Vacation Properties”

  1. Sam K on October 22nd, 2009 8:22 pm

    Ask the mortgaging company to provide you with an Amortization Schedule that shows principle and interest. They can just print it out off their computer.

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  3. conquerorofbabylon on October 22nd, 2009 8:43 pm

    Why would it go down? There is no reason for gold to go down. There’s plenty of reasons for it to go up. Get ready for the leap in the price of gold.

  4. conquerorofbabylon on October 22nd, 2009 9:03 pm

    GAME OVER

  5. LODGE4444 on October 22nd, 2009 9:52 pm

    Gold costs close to $1,000 an ounce. Do you really think it will go up from there? It’s more then doubled since 5 years ago – I would think it will go back down at some point.

  6. conquerorofbabylon on October 23rd, 2009 1:58 am

    AIG

  7. YoungDreezee on October 23rd, 2009 5:35 pm

    Obama, your the man, but your doing too much. Relax on the Health Care for a few years. Lets get this money right. Also, I thought that you were only aloud to have no more than 3 loans on a property? Alt A mortgages, Commercial, Term Loans- what ever happen to a regular mortgae loan??? Economist do say that half of the residential/commercial mortgages in the US homes will be “under water” by 2011. so much going on BO. you can only do one at a time

  8. conquerorofbabylon on October 23rd, 2009 7:48 pm

    I really cherish every second.

  9. stonecoldz71 on October 24th, 2009 10:22 am

    Typically the only way to do this is through 2 seperate functions 1 is to get a home equity loan for the amount you need in order to pay off the remaining debt for your auot and credit card debt and then #2 would be to take out a home loan to get the 2nd half of your double wide. I can see that in some instances getting a new double wide would be a good risk but I am sure that you find it is worth while so that is #1. As to a single function in working with a bank that you could do I cannot think of one. My best advice would be to go speak with a personal banker at your bank of choice to see if this would even make sense as far as your monthly payments or overall financing needs.

    Good luck

  10. kysmik on October 24th, 2009 1:12 pm

    Lodge
    if I had the money to buy gold, I would buy it even at that price. They say its going to go much higher. Look at the numbers they are putting out, even the Fed admitted the unemployment rate is REALLY 16 percent. That means more monopoly money coming. I dont know about you, but the last time I took a monopoly 100.00 bill to Walmart, it didnt buy much.

  11. Key Key on October 24th, 2009 10:26 pm

    Countrywide or Wells Fargo

  12. 30percentplusreturns on October 25th, 2009 1:36 am

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  13. i99xx on October 25th, 2009 9:13 am

    GAME OVER. BUY GOLD NOW!

  14. Emily on October 25th, 2009 7:02 pm
  15. misspriss on October 25th, 2009 8:56 pm

    You should have at least $2,500 available for any little odds and ends. Things like inspections, termite reports, any lender fees, points, etc. will show up at the closing. You are entitled to a Truth in Lending form that will tell you exactly what you will be paying at closing and what the seller will be paying. Ask your realtor to help you with a ballpark estimate.

    Congrats on getting the mortgage and on being able to buy a house!

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