HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES
Two phases, one closing
Unlike a traditional construction loan that requires a second closing and refinance, this program converts automatically at project
completion saving time, fees, and rate risk.
1. Construction Phase
Draw funds in stages as construction milestones are met. Interest-only payments during the build period are based on drawn balance.
Inspector signoffs required per draw schedule. Interest-only draws
2. Stabilization & Underwriting
At completion, the property is appraised using an "as-stabilized" value and a comparable market rent appraisal (Form 1007). Then your
Debt Service Coverage Ratio is calculated: Example: Monthly Gross Rent ÷ PITIA.
3. Automatic conversion to permanent loan
No second closing, no re-underwriting of income. The loan converts to your selected permanent structure with selected terms that best
fits your scenario at the pre-agreed rate or market rate at conversion. If your land has equity it can be reduced or eliminate the down
payment.
THE APPROVAL PROCESS
NO TAX RETURNS: You qualify based solely on the property's projected market rent. No W-2s, no tax returns, no employment verification.
SINGLE CLOSE: One-time closing costs. Pay closing costs once. No second closing to convert from construction to permanent loan
saving you thousands in fees and weeks of time.
LLC VESTING: Entity ownership is accepted. Title should be held in an LLC, LP, or S-Corp protecting your personal assets and
maintaining your investment structure.
DRAW SCHEDULE:
Milestone-based draws. Funds released in stages tied to construction progress, inspected by a third-party draw management service.
RATE OPTIONS:
Flexible permanent terms and rate lock options available during construction period.
PORTFOLIO SCALE:
No limit on properties owned. Grow your portfolio without conventional Fannie/Freddie limits. Designed for active investors with multiple
properties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is the loan calculated? This loan is approved based on a Debt Service Coverage Ratio process that measures whether a property’s
current or future income covers its debt obligations. It is calculated as: Monthly Gross Rent ÷ Monthly PITIA (principal, interest, taxes,
insurance, and HOA if applicable and typically qualifies for the best pricing.
How is rent determined if the property isn't built yet? At the time of the permanent conversion, a licensed appraiser completes a market
rent analysis provides form 1007. The appraiser surveys comparable rentals in the market to establish a supportable market rent figure.
Underwriting uses this number not projected figures from the borrower to calculate monthly income value.
Do I need to show personal income to qualify? No. this loan is underwritten based on the property's income potential, not the borrower's
personal income. This makes them ideal for self-employed investors, those with complex tax returns, or investors whose properties are
held in LLCs. Credit score and asset verification (for down payment and reserves) are still required. (If you own the land, you can apply
the equity as part or all of the down-payment
What happens if construction runs over budget or timeline? Budget overruns must be funded from the borrower's own reserves;
underwriting will not increase the loan mid-construction without a formal modification. Timeline extensions may be granted on a case-by-
case basis, typically up to 90–180 additional days. Borrowers are encouraged to build a 10–15% contingency into project budgets.
What is typical construction draw fees? Draw inspection fees typically range from $150–$350 per draw and paid at the time of each
draw request. Most programs allow 4 to 8 draws over the construction period. Some underwriters use third-party draw management
companies that also handle lien waivers and inspector coordination.
How Equity in your Land Down can apply to your Down Payment?
If your land has equity it can be reduced or eliminate the down payment.
Do you own the land free & clear? That's your down payment.
If you already own the lot with no existing liens, the appraised value of that land counts as equity toward the project reducing or
eliminating the cash you need to bring to closing. Land equity is one of the most powerful and underused advantages an investor can
bring to a construction-to-perm loan. In many cases, it satisfies the entire down payment requirement.
How land equity replaces cash?
Underwriting calculates your loan-to-cost (LTC) and loan-to-value (LTV) based on total project cost and as-completed value. When you
contribute land you own free and clear, its appraised value is treated the same as a cash down payment thus reducing the risk and your
out-of-pocket requirement.