How a construction loan works
Your foundation for financing starts here
Building your home has its perks. But unless you have unlimited savings, you’ll likely need to borrow money for the construction phase. Enter Dupaco’s construction loan. Here’s how it works:
Frequently asked questions
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A construction loan helps you borrow funds to build a new home, while a traditional mortgage allows you to borrow funds to purchase an existing home. With a mortgage, the entire loan amount is paid in one lump sum to help you purchase the home. But with a construction loan, funds are paid out to you in “draws,” or phases, as the project progresses. Each loan comes with its own repayment term and interest rate.
A construction loan gives you the flexibility needed to help you build your dream house. During the first eight months, you can access funds when you need them to cover construction expenses. And you don’t have to start repaying your loan right away. This gives you some breathing room as you manage all the costs that come with building a house.
Interest rates on conventional mortgages and construction loans fluctuate. But in general, interest rates on construction loans tend to be higher than traditional mortgages.
Each situation is unique. And your credit score is just one piece of the puzzle. Lenders will also review your salary, savings, other debts and more to determine eligibility.
When you use a construction loan at Dupaco, you’ll also take out a special insurance policy, known as a builder’s risk insurance policy, while the building is constructed. Once your house is complete, your insurance agent can roll the policy into a regular homeowner’s insurance policy.
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