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Construction Loans

Building is a different kind of loan, with draws, budgets and timelines that all have to line up.

Overview

How Terry approaches it.

Construction loans fund a project in stages as the work is completed, rather than all at once. That means the budget, the builder and the draw schedule all need to be right before the first payment goes out.

Construction financing is one of Terry’s specialties. He helps you choose the structure that fits, whether that is a ground-up build, a major renovation, or an addition such as an ADU, and walks you through how the loan converts once the project is finished.

Southern California homes
Terry WilliamsTerry Williams
Senior Loan Advisor · NMLS #219863

Highlights

Construction Loans at a glance.

Ground-up builds

Financing for building a new home on your lot.

Renovations and additions

Fund the remodel or the ADU along with the home.

Draw schedules explained

Know exactly how and when your builder gets paid.

A plan for the finish line

How the loan converts to permanent financing when the work is done.

How It Runs

Six steps, with Terry in every one.

01Conversation & Strategy

Terry starts with your goals, timeline, income, assets and credit, and anything unusual about the scenario.

02Pre-Approval

Your documents are reviewed and verified up front, so your pre-approval holds up when it matters.

03Compare Programs

Loan programs and pricing are compared side by side, with the payment and the long-term cost shown for each.

04Application & Rate Lock

Once you are under contract or ready to refinance, the application is completed and your rate is locked.

05Underwriting & Appraisal

Terry works through conditions as they come up and keeps you and your real estate agent informed.

06Clear to Close

Final figures are reviewed with you before signing, then the loan funds and you get the keys.

Specialties

Other loans Terry focuses on.

First-Time Buyers

Low down payment options and a pre-approval you can actually shop with.

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FHA Loans

A lower down payment and more flexible credit guidelines.

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VA Loans

A benefit veterans earned: no down payment options and no monthly mortgage insurance.

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Next Step

Let’s talk about your next move.

Buying, selling, building or refinancing. Start with a direct conversation about your goals and the numbers behind them.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Terry Williams, Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #219863, Equity Smart Home Loans, Inc. (Company NMLS #856170), 1499 Huntington Drive, Suite 500, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Real estate services through Equity Smart Real Estate Services, CA DRE #01906808. This is not a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Opportunity.