Build A Home
Build A Home
- Interest Rate – 6%
- Up to 90% Financing
- Repayment Term of up to 30 years
- Acceptance Fee of up to 1% of the Loan Amount or $500.00 minimum
- Bridge Financing is available for construction at the same interest rate
- Construction period limited to 12 months
- Mortgage Indemnity Insurance is not required
- Life Insurance is not required as additional security
- No Prepayment Penalties
After you have been prequalified, building plans must be drawn and approved by the Town and Country Planning Division and Regional Corporation. Learn how to compile the legal documentation required to construct a home in our How-to-Guide.
Standard Documents
- Evidence of Nationality (2 Forms of ID)
- National Insurance (NIS) Number
- Income Tax (BIR) Number
- Evidence of Income (Job Letter / Pay Slip)*
- Evidence of Savings and Indebtedness**
- Most Recent Credit Card Statement(s)
- Title Deed(s) or Lease and/or Mortgage Deed
- Valuation Report
- Up-to-date receipts for Land & Building Taxes, Water & Sewerage Rates & Lease Rent
- WASA Clearance Certificate
- Utility Bill
Additional Documents
- Settlement Letter for Land Loan
- Evidence of Funds available for possible cost overruns, estimated at 10% – 15% of the total Construction cost
- Survey Plan
- Approved Building Plans (from Town & Country Planning Division & Regional Corporation)
- Signed Builder’s Estimate, in phased scheduled draw-downs
- Quantity Surveyor’s Report
- Completion Certificate from the Regional Corporation & final Valuation Report upon completion of Construction
Two (2) copies of all documents must be provided
*Evidence of Income: Submit an Original Job Letter & Pay Slip. If self employed, submit Financial Statements for the last three (3) years and Bank Statements for the last three (3) years, stating the average monthly balance. If you are employed on contract, submit copies of employment contracts for the last three (3) years.
**Evidence of Savings & Indebtedness: Submit Statements from all Financial Institutions with which you deal, including Credit Unions (monthly payments towards loans must be indicated on these statements).
What do I need to pay?
Estimated Application Costs
- Application: $150.00
- Title Search: $1,500.00 (initial)
- Acceptance Fee: 1% of Loan Amount or $500.00 minimum
- Credit Bureau Report: $75.00 per applicant
- Site Visit: $500.00 per visit
Closing Costs
- Legal Fees
- Statutory Fees (Stamp Duty & Registration Fees)
- Monthly Interest on Bridging Balances
- 3 months’ Rates & Taxes
- 1 year’s Lease Rent
- 1 year’s Contractor’s All Risks Insurance Premium
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