Construction loans FAQs

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The lowdown on construction loans
By Bankrate.com

When an ordinary home just won't do and none of the builder floor plans suit your style, what do you do? Build. Find a piece of land, hire an architect to design your dream home and get going. But don't expect to get just any financing to underwrite the land purchase and house construction.

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Building your dream home
How to buy a plot of land
	Clearing the path to a land purchase.

Do-it-yourself loans for customized homes
	Before you draw up a blueprint, first understand how construction loans work.

Construction loan FAQs
	Financing a construction loan can be tricky. Get the total picture from our financial experts as they answer the most frequently asked questions about these loans.

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-- Posted: May 15, 2002