Construction Vs. End Loan
True or False
Empower Application
During Construction
100

Construction Perm Loans are available where?

In-Footprint Counties in Ohio and Florida as well as 3 Counties in Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton)

TFSearch: Mortgage Lending Areas (All counties highlighted in Blue)

Vs. End Loan is available in any state we offer Purchases

100

Our Max Loan Amount is $1,000,000 for a Construction Perm Loan

True

Super Jumbo Loans are not offered for Construction Perm Loans

100

What is our Maximum Loan To Value for a Construction Loan? 

85% - Borrowers are required to put a minimum of 15% Down. 

(Remember if the Lot is already owned by the Borrower- the Value is credited towards their Down Payment)

100

How long does the Builder have to complete the home after the loan has closed?

12 months

*If Additional time is required, then an extension option of 3 months is available with fee (Pg. 4 of the Residential Construction Loan Agreement)

200

Do our Construction Perm Loans offer a 360 Day Rate Lock?

No- Our Construction Perm Loans only offer a 60 Day Rate Lock

200

If the Property is in a Trust, it must be a Revocable Trust.

False- The property cannot be in a Trust with a Construction Perm Loan.

200

What Amortization Term would be entered for a 15 Year Loan?

168

180 -12 months to build = 168 months

200

 ________ Risk Insurance is required PRIOR to close for all CP Loans

Builders- 

Builders Risk Insurance is required PRIOR to close

300

What question would you ask to determine whether the loan would be a Construction Perm Loan or an End Loan?

Is the Builder funding the new build, where you will purchase the home once it is complete or are you responsible for funding the build and the Builder would need to do draws during the construction phase?  


If the Builder is funding the entire process, this would be our End Loan- quote as Purchase (It is possible the 360 day rate lock may be required)

300

For all Programs that require a rate bump, the rate bump will remain for the life of the loan.

True-

This includes the .25% Rate Bump for No Auto Pay and the .25% Rate Bump for the Construction Perm Special Loan Program. 

300

If the Borrower Owns the Lot, what Box MUST be filled in prior to running the Rate Quote?

The "Year Lot Acquired" Box.

This is located in the Bottom, Left Corner on the Point of Sale Screen.

This will prompt for additional information on the Construction Loan Worksheet. (Orange Barrel)   

300

What must be completed before the Builder can request each Draw?

An inspection must be completed before each Draw is requested.

(5 draws)

400

When is Construction able to start when doing a Construction Perm Loan?

Once the Loan closes and our mortgage has been filed. 

Vs. End Loan is a Standard Purchase, so the construction of the home can already be started or maybe even partial complete. 

400

Third Federal will allow the Borrower to be their own contractor?

False- we will not allow the Borrower to be their own contractor.

400

In the Orange Construction Barrel,

  ____ + _____ = The Appraised Value

Total Construction Price + Lot Sales Price = The Appraised Value 

Cost to Build $450,000 + Lot Value $100,000 = $550,000

When entered on the Orange Barrel, the total will carry over to the Point of Sale Screen as Appraised Value 

400

The Borrower is responsible to pay The Property ______ during the Construction Phase. 


Taxes

500

Borrowers are required to pay ______ ______ payments during the Building Phase.

Interest Only Payments-

Principal Payments can not be made. 

500

No funds are disbursed directly to the Builder at the loan closing.

True- The Borrower is responsible to provide any startup funds to builder prior to the loan closing.

*Exception- We would only disburse funds to pay off the lot, if applicable.

500

What is the difference in Closing Cost between Construction Perm Fixed and Construction Perm Special Fixed?

The 1% Construction Fee 

The Closing Cost will be higher by approximately 1% of the loan amount on the Fixed vs. The Special Fixed. 

Example: $300,000 Loan Amount = $3,000 more in closing cost to get the lower interest rate. 

500

Name 1 of the 4 items we collect from the Borrower prior to converting the loan to permanent financing once the final draw is processed.

1. Property Mailing Address Form

2. Dwelling Insurance

3. Certificate of Occupancy

4. Payment of the Final Interest Bill

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