Are FHA loans available to first-time homeowners looking to build?

Justin Belcher
Home Buyer
27713

The budget for the home is meager (90k for the house, probably 60k site development for the land) but we'll only have about 5% down this year.

Answers (2)
Marie Scheuring
Agent
Chapel Hill, NC

Hello Justin,
You will need to wait for a lender to answer this question but I want to offer some additional information. Typically, the cost of your lot should not exceed 20-25% of the home price. Construction cost is anywhere from 110+/sf so you are looking at a very small home for 90K. There are a lot of bargains on existing homes this year and you would probably get a much nicer home and better investment if you purchase an existing resale. Good luck.

Mon May 18 2009, 07:08
Stanton Homes
Home Seller
Raleigh, NC
FIRST ANSWER

There are still 5% down construction to permanent financing programs available, if you have equity in the land or very high credit scores. Email me at PennyH@StantonHomes.com, and I can give you a couple of lender references.

Mon May 18 2009, 07:06

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