Construction Loans
Build the Home of YOUR Dreams.
With a construction loan, you can build a home that matches your vision. Construction loans cover the costs of land, materials, labor, and other expenses needed. Make your dream home a reality. From modern homes in Nashville to cabins built in Gatlinburg, a construction loan gives you the support you need. Work with us to simplify the construction loan process and start building your dream home today.
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Benefits of a Construction Loan
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Custom Home Design
Construction loans allow home builders the flexibility to create a fully-customized home design, building a truly unique home.
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Build New
Like everything, homes age. With a construction loan, build a new home that has no history! Begin a legacy!
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Use Property as Equity
If you own your land, you can use your property as equity on the cost of build, helping you qualify for a larger loan.
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Interest Only Payments
Payments are interest only during the construction period, allowing for payments to be lower than traditional loans.
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Construction Loan Requirements.
In order to apply and qualify for a construction loan in Tennessee, builders must have a:
- strong credit score is needed to qualify for a construction loan
- good debt-to-income ratio
- down payment of at least 5% of the total cost
- *options for 15% down with no mortgage insurance
- approved builder
- detailed construction plan for review and approval
Throughout the building process, lenders will monitor the construction progress to ensure it adheres to the approved plan and timeline.
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