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Construction Loan


Loan Parameters:

  • 20% down payment, of the cost of the property, plus construction cost.
  • Interest only for 1 year while you build.
  • 5-year ARM with a 25-year amortization.
  • 720 minimum credit scores
  • Preapproval process about 1 week
  • Close in about 45days
  • Inspection fees $150 per inspections (based on draws)
  • No max amount for renovations
  • Minimum loan amount $50k for flips and $100k for New Construction.
  • Commercial appraisal about $1200 for fourplex. Less on lesser units
  • Builder approval thru third party vendor is required.
  • No prepayment penalties
  • No escrows required
  • No max debt to income ratios
  • Gift Funds from relatives are not allowed on this program
  • Citizen, permanent resident and some Work Visas allowed

 

Purpose

Ground-up construction loans for build-ready lots. Ideal for investment property infill, tear down, and spec homes.

 

Minimum Experience (36 mo. Lookback period)

Minimum (1) New Construction experience for max leverage or (1) Fix & Flip experience for reduced leverage

 

Individual Loan Size

Single Unit: $100K - $1MM

Multi Unit (2+): $100K - $1.5MM

 

Exposure Limit Amount

$500K - $ 10MM

 

Construction Holdback

Up to 100% of construction budget

 

Borrower Type

Individuals and Entities (LLC, Corporation). Foreign Nationals eligible.

 

Eligible Properties

Non-owner occupied: Single Family Residence, 2-4 units, Condos1, Multi-family, Mixed-Use Property

 

Eligible Costs Financed

We finance Hard Costs and all Soft Costs

 

Loan Term 

12 months standard, interest-only with fixed rate. 18-month option available.

 

Minimum Interest

180 days of interest on the maximum loan amount

 

Interest Accrual

Interest on full balance or the actual drawn balance

 

Ineligible Project Scope

Limited to build-ready infill, tear down, mid-construction3 & spec homes. Not for tract home projects or new subdivisions (10+ homes)

 

Valuation Requirements

Full 1004 Appraisal with "as-is" and "ARV" values. Exterior appraisal with “as-is” and “ARV” values allowed (case-by-case). No rural properties. (ARV= After Repair Value)

 

Liquidity Requirement

Down Payment + Closing Costs + 10% of the Holdback + Any Equity Shortage + Required Reserves

 

Interest Reserves

Optional 6 months or 12 months

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Patti Contrasto | Mortgage Broker| NMLS #294661

Patti@boxwoodmortgage.com | Direct Line: 713-387-9521 | E-FAX 1-832-532-8202

Address: 2700 Post Oak Blvd Floor 21, , Houston Tx 77056

Boxwood Mortgage LLC | www.boxwoodmortgage.com |Co. NMLS # 1824674 | EIN 83-2970443