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Construction Loan

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A short-term loan that finances the building of a home, converting to a permanent mortgage upon completion.

Example

Example: Suppose you take out a $300,000 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%. Understanding construction loan helps you see how your monthly payment of approximately $1,896 is structured — and how this concept affects your total cost over the life of the loan. Use our mortgage calculator to see how construction loan impacts your specific situation.

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