UPTIQ Premier Mortgage, LLC | NMLS 2362651

Construction Loan

As low as 0% Down

Interest Only during Construction Phase

Short-Term Loan or One Time Close

Loan to Cover Construction Costs

Ground-up Construction

What is a Construction Loan?

A construction is a short-term loan used to finance the building of a home or real estate project. The builder or home buyer takes out a construction loan to cover the costs of the project before obtaining long-term funding. After construction of the home is complete, the borrower can either refinance the construction loan into a permanent mortgage or utilize our “One-Time-Close” product that will automatically convert to a fixed rate mortgage. Some construction loans may require the balance to be paid off entirely by the time the project is complete. Construction loans can cover the cost of the land, contractor labor, building materials, and permits.

Construction Loan Requirements

Construction Loans have a few requirements that differ from Conventional, FHA, and VA loans.

  • Typically, only allow the home building to be completed by a licensed and approved builder
  • Loan may be due to be paid in full or refinanced at end of construction phase
  • Need to meet credit requirements

There are other loan requirements depending on circumstance, please reach out to a loan officer for specific loan questions.

1. Borrower Information

  • ☐ Completed loan application form
  • ☐ Government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license)
  • ☐ Personal credit report (if not pulled by lender)
  • ☐ Proof of income (e.g., payslips or tax returns for past 2 years)
  • ☐ Personal bank statements (past 3–6 months)
  • ☐ Net worth statement / list of assets & liabilities

2. Entity (if using a company or trust)

  • ☐ Business registration documents
  • ☐ Corporate financial statements (past 2 years)
  • ☐ List of shareholders/directors with ID copies
  • ☐ Company bank statements (past 3–6 months)
  • ☐ Board resolution approving loan (if required)
  • ☐ UBO (ultimate beneficial owner) declaration

3. Project Documentation

  • ☐ Proof of land ownership (title deed, land purchase agreement)
  • ☐ Land valuation report (if already owned)
  • ☐ Full architectural drawings and blueprints
  • ☐ Planning and zoning approvals
  • ☐ Building permit (or submission proof)
  • ☐ Environmental approvals (if applicable)
  • ☐ Construction schedule (Gantt chart or milestones)
  • ☐ Detailed construction cost breakdown (bill of quantities)

4. Contractor and Builder Documents

  • ☐ Executed construction contract (fixed-price or cost-plus)
  • ☐ Contractor’s license and registration
  • ☐ Contractor’s insurance and bonding (if required)
  • ☐ Contractor’s track record / past projects list
  • ☐ Project manager or site supervisor resume (if any)

5. Financial Structure

  • ☐ Project cost summary (land + construction + soft costs + contingency)
  • ☐ Equity proof (e.g., proof of available cash, land equity value)
  • ☐ Requested loan amount and terms
  • ☐ Proof of income (e.g., payslips or tax returns for past 2 years)
  • ☐ Source of funds for equity portion
  • ☐ Interest reserve calculation (if applicable)
  • ☐ Exit strategy (refinance, sale, long-term hold)

6. Supporting Documents for Lender

  • ☐ Appraisal of “as-completed” value (usually ordered by lender)
  • ☐ Draw schedule aligned with construction phases
  • ☐ Construction risk insurance (builder’s risk policy)
  • ☐ Evidence of contingency reserve (typically 5%–10%)
  • ☐ Title insurance or legal due diligence report
  • ☐ Legal opinion (if required by lender)

7. Post-Approval / Pre-Draw Requirements

  • ☐ Loan agreement executed
  • ☐ Mortgage deed or debenture signed
  • ☐ Personal credit report (if not pulled by lender)
  • ☐ Escrow account or trust account setup
  • ☐ First draw request documents
  • ☐ Site readiness confirmation
  • ☐ Inspection report (baseline)
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