VA Construction-to-Permanent Loan

Seamless VA-Construction Financing

A VA One-Time Close construction loan allows you to finance your land and the construction of your home with a single closing. The loan automatically transitions into your long-term VA mortgage once construction is complete. There is no second closing and no need to refinance.

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If you financed your build with a short-term construction loan from a bank or local lender, you may be eligible to refinance into a permanent VA mortgage once construction is complete. This allows you to replace your construction financing with long-term VA benefits.

Building Soon? A VA One-Time Close construction loan allows you to avoid the need for a future refinance altogether.

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How the Construction-to-Permanent Conversion Works

A VA One-Time Close construction loan combines the construction phase and permanent mortgage into one continuous loan. You close once at the beginning, and when construction is complete, the loan modifies into your long-term VA mortgage without a second closing.

With a VA One-Time Close loan, you can finance the land purchase or land payoff and the construction together in a single closing.

When to Begin the VA One-Time Close Process

A VA One-Time Close construction loan allows eligible Veterans and service members to finance land, construction, and their permanent mortgage with one loan and one closing. Once construction is complete, the loan automatically transitions into a long-term VA mortgage with no second closing and no refinance required.

In most cases, no down payment is required and there is no monthly mortgage insurance. You can use land you already own or finance the land purchase as part of the same loan. The builder and plans must meet VA and lender guidelines, and the borrower must meet VA eligibility requirements.

With competitive fixed rates, no PMI, and the flexibility to build a custom home, this program is designed for Veterans ready to build their primary residence.

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How We Help as Your Construction Finance Partner

A VA One-Time Close construction loan involves detailed coordination between you, your builder, underwriting, and the construction department. We guide the process from start to finish so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Builder Approval Coordination

Your builder does not need to be VA registered, but they must be approved by the lender prior to closing. We manage the builder approval process, including licensing, insurance verification, and required documentation, to keep your project on schedule.

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Accurate Project Budget Structuring

We ensure the builder’s fixed price contract includes all required items to complete the home and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, along with the required contingency reserve. On VA loans, construction related soft costs are structured properly within the loan guidelines from the beginning.

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Appraisal and Draw Oversight

The home is appraised subject to final plans and specifications before closing. During construction, funds are released in approved stages after inspection, title update, and your written authorization, ensuring progress is verified before payment is made.

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Eligibility for a VA One-Time Close Construction Loan

A VA One-Time Close construction loan allows eligible Veterans to finance the construction of a primary residence with one loan and one closing. The construction phase and permanent mortgage are combined upfront and automatically transition once the home is complete.

Step-by-Step Process: From Land to Keys

Building a home has a lot of moving parts, but with a VA One-Time Close construction-to-permanent loan, everything is structured into one streamlined process and one closing.

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Vision and Pre-Approval

We verify your Certificate of Eligibility, credit, income, and assets to determine your total budget, including land purchase or payoff and full construction costs.

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Choose Your Lot & Builder

You select your land and licensed builder. We coordinate builder approval and confirm your plans and specifications meet VA and lender guidelines.

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Subject-To Appraisal

The home is appraised based on your final plans and specifications to determine the projected value of the completed property.

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One-time Closing

You close once. The construction phase and permanent VA mortgage are combined, and your long-term interest rate is locked upfront.

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Construction & Draw Process

Funds are released to the builder in approved stages. Each draw requires inspection, title update, and your written authorization before payment is issued.

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Completion and Move-In

After final inspection and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, your loan transitions into your permanent VA mortgage with no second closing and no additional lender closing costs.

Frequently Asked Questions?

What is a VA Construction Loan?
 A VA construction loan allows eligible veterans to finance the construction of a new home, including purchasing land if needed. It’s a One-Time Close (OTC) loan, meaning it combines the construction financing and permanent mortgage into a single transaction.
  • No second closing is required; everything is done upfront.
  • No mortgage payments during the construction period.
  • The loan is locked at the start with no need for a second appraisal after construction.
  • Extended lock periods up to 360 days with rate float-down options.
  • Construction loans are serviced in-house, ensuring a smooth process.
  • Soft costs and interest reserves are included in the loan.
  •  Contingency funds (minimum 2%) are built into the loan to cover unexpected expenses.
 

VA construction loans can be used for:

  • Site-built, single-family detached homes.
  • Modular homes, log homes, and barndominiums.
  • Manufactured homes (multi-width only; single-width- requires an exception).
  • Homes with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) built simultaneously with the primary residence.

Ineligible properties include container homes.

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