Types Of Loans
Construction Loan
Tips
Construction
Verify your builder
- Check they have a valid license and there a no claims against this builder.
- Your state licensing office will be able to assist you with this, please find relevant links below:
Find a Builder
- Master Builders Association
- Housing Building Association
Construction Loan Tips
- Ensure your Mortgage House lender has answered all your questions regarding the process
for your new Construction Loan and mortgage repayments. - Get a number of quotes from builders and compare them. If there is a large variation
between quotes, ask them to requote with a better price and include more details. - Ask your builder for a list of references and if possible, drive past and see their work.
Ask their past customers how they found the experience and the quality of their work. - Ensure the builder is aware of and able to comply with the 6 month limit to complete construction.
- Arrange your insurance covering the full replacement value and ensure the correct First
Mortgagee is listed (your home loan lender will be able to provide this information). - Check your builder has all the necessary qualifications and insurance policies (such as indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and warranty insurance etc) to carry out the construction work.
- Provide your builder with the list of details required, by Mortgage House, to appear on their invoice to avoid any delays in payment.
Check The Builder’s Reputation:
- NSW: Office of Fair Trading Home Building Service
- QLD: Building Services Authority
- VIC: The Building Commission
- ACT: ACT Planning & Land Authority
- SA: Office of Consumer & Business Affairs
- TAS: Register of Accredited Building Practitioners
- WA: Builders Registration Board
- NT: Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure
