A construction loan is a short-term loan used to finance the cost of building a house or real estate project. The length is reflective of the time needed to build the house, which is usually between six months to a year.
To be qualified for a construction loan, most lenders require a 20-25% down payment. Interest rates are higher because of a term called “prime-plus”. This is because funds are not secured by a completed home and are released as prearranged milestones.
There are a variety of loan options if you choose this type of loan. Not only for building a house, but renovation, deconstructing, etc.
The various options offered by Starboard Financial are detailed below: