If you need to borrow money to buy a home that's already on the market, you can usually depend on a mortgage to help. But what happens if you need a loan for a house that only exists in your mind?

Your funds will be disbursed in chunks—called draws—as your home’s build progresses Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, ...

Most people associate a mortgage with buying a house, but a construction loan finances the home build, from purchasing the lot and paying for labor and materials to covering any permit fees. CNBC ...

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Homebuilders are using President Donald Trump’s growing calls for government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get house construction “going” to push a controversial proposal: getting the ...

You have decided to create the space you always wanted and want to build your dream home – or complete a major renovation. The next step is maneuvering the construction loan process. While a mortgage ...

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Construction loans are short-term loans that you can use to build a new home. Some construction loans can be converted to mortgages after your home is finished. Construction loans typically have ...

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