Do you want to self-build your Own Home?
Acting as an Owner Builder?
Using your Own Labor and Subcontractors?
We’ve got your construction loan!
Getting a construction loan from traditional Banks and Credit Unions can be difficult because they often require you to have a licensed general contractor. At Owner Builder Loans AZ LLC, you can build your home for less because we don’t require you to hire a contractor or project supervisor.
- In most cases, your land is your down payment. If you don’t own your land free and clear, sometimes the loan can include the lot payoff.
- It’s ok if you have already started construction.
- The flexibility of unlimited construction draws with no draw fees truly sets our construction loans apart from others.
- Only interest is paid monthly and only on amounts advanced.
- If you experience cost overruns, sometimes we can offer a loan increase.
- Loans have a 12-month term with no prepayment penalty. We also provide options for loan extensions.
- After construction, our dedicated refinance team can assist you in paying off your construction loan smoothly and easily, while providing competitive wholesale interest rates. Of course, you’re always welcome to explore options with other lenders, whichever suits you best.
Loan Requirements
- First, let's talk about the Minimum Credit Score Requirement, which is set at 675. Once we receive your loan application, we’ll review your Tri-Merge credit report, which combines scores from three major credit bureaus. If you’re applying alongside another borrower, we’ll consider the lower of the two middle scores for qualifying and pricing purposes.
- The downpayment requirement can range from 30% to 50% of the amount you wish to borrow, depending on your credit score. The downpayment is satisfied by the amount of equity you have in the project prior to the first construction draw. Equity equals the current market value of your lot minus any remaining debt, plus the amount of cash you plan to contribute toward soft costs, deposits, site improvements, and early-stage construction.
- The Maximum Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) is 38.0% of Your Loan Amount. The total of your monthly payments listed on your credit report, including the future mortgage payment from the refinance loan for your construction loan, must not exceed 38% of your gross monthly income. When we respond to your Qualification Questionnaire, we will determine your DTI.
- The maximum Loan to Value (LTV) Requirement is 70%. For example, if your construction loan amount is $300,000.00, the subject-to-completion appraised value must be at least $428,571.42 ($300,000.00 / 70%).
- The loan amount must be sufficient to complete construction 100%, not partially. The maximum loan amount is $700,000.00.
- Other Requirements will apply.
For a free assessment of your qualifications,
please submit our Qualification Questionnaire.
Our reply will include loan features, requirements, costs, and everything you need to move forward. We are excited to assist you in completing this incredible journey of building your own home.
Unlock Your Journey:
One Easy Step to Get Started!
Getting started is easy—simply fill out our short Qualification Questionnaire.
No personal information is requested.
We’ll get back to you within one business day with all the details you need, including your interest rate and loan costs. Stay tuned for an exciting update!
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It is not an application and will not enable us to pull your credit report.