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Building Your
Home With A VA Construction Loan

is as easy as 1... 2... 3...

Issues with your current lender? 

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Get Pre-Approved Today!

Where to Start

3 Steps to Success

Step One...

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Give Us a Call

(8 minutes)

We won't ask to pull your credit

We will quickly tell you how much you qualify for and answer any questions

that you may have 

Step Two...

the preapproval process

Applicaiton

(12 minutes)

We will make it official.  We pull your credit and run your file through the automated underwriting system

for a guarantee

Step Three...

Underwriting

(24 - 48 hours)

The initial underwrite gives us refined details about your

loan and can be done 

as quick as a day

to get results

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Start the Preapproval Process Now

Want more info on VA Construction Loans? 

How VA OTC Loans Work

VA One Time Close (OTC) construction loans require no down payment, allow for no interest payments during construction and convert to a 30 fixed year mortgage once complete

VA Loans, in general, require 0% down payment and allow for higher Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios, which allows the borrower to purchase more home.  There is no monthly mortgage insurance and the VA Funding Fee is waived for those that collect VA Disability and reduced for those that decide to put money down

  • 0% Down Payment

  • Minimum 620 Credit Score

  • No Payments During Construction

VA Loans have generous and forgiving guidelines that help those that have blemished credit history get into home ownership when other loan products would say ineligible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by future home owners

How long does the application process take?

The initial pre-approval process takes about 7 to 15 minutes.  You can start the process by applying online and we can reach out to you or you can give us a call and do it over the phone

Do you have to pull my credit?

Not at the beginning.  We can have the initial conversation based on the information you tell us.  The more accurate the information, such as your credit score, the better

How long does the loan process take?

That can depend on the complexity of the file.  Some loans are incredibly easy and fast and others can be a little more complex.  It depends on your overall situation and what lender we chose to send your loan to.  The average is about 21 days

What documents are necessary?

The initial loan documents that you will be asked to provide are fairly standard for most borrowers.  That includes income documentation such as W2s and pay stubs along with bank statement to reflect necessary funds for closing costs and down payment if necessary.  A picture of your drivers license will complete the initial request for most borrowers

How long till I can refinance?

You can refinance about 7 to 8 months after construction is finished and your loan has converted to a 30 year fixed mortgage.  Refinancing can be simple and easy.  The goal is to maintain or improve your current financial situation with less debt and a higher credit score.  As interest rates improve you will be able to take advantage of the VA IRRRL (Streamline) refinance that requires no income documentation, no appraisal and no verification of employment.  It is a great way to take advantage of improving market conditions and you can do it every 210 days

Why Start

home ownership is one of the proven ways to build wealth

if you play the game and you play to win, you will

the rules are simple yet for some reason 

no one ever tells us what they are 

or how they work or why

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Additional VA Loan Information

VA Purchase Loan

VA Purchase Loans require 0% down payment and allow for higher Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios which allows the borrower to purchase more home.  There is no monthly mortgage insurance and the VA Funding Fee is waived for those that collect VA Disability and reduced for those who decide to put money down with no VA Disability

  • No Down Payment Necessary

  • Minimum 500 Credit Score

  • Up to a 4-Plex Allowed

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