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Essential need-to-knows when applying for a building loan

Apr 8, 2018 by admin

If you are fortunate enough to own a piece of land in an urban area or prefer to buy a stand and build the house of your dreams from scratch, there are a few important factors to consider when applying for a building loan from your lender.

You can apply for progress payments at any stage during the construction process, provided that sufficient work has been completed and the bank is satisfied with the progress.

Marius Marais, CEO of FNB Home Loans, says although the process of securing building finance differs slightly from a traditional home loan, it is still governed by the National Credit Act and the same banking policies and lending criteria still apply.

When applying, he says you will need to use one of the channels available and ensure you have the following documents:

– A quotation from a builder who is registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)

– Building plans and a supporting schedule of finishes

– A contract between the builder and yourself

Furthermore, a minimum 10% deposit which takes into consideration the value of the land, plus a contract amount may be required upfront.

Marias says once the building loan application has been approved, the land transferred into your name and the bond registered, there are a few important factors that you need to take note of:

1. The loan will be offered in stages, through progress payments, until the building has been completed. The facility will then be converted to a normal 20-year home loan.

2. Building must commence within 3 months after registration of the bond and completed within 12 months to avoid penalties.

3. The building contractor should be insured for unforeseen events through Contractors All Risk Insurance Cover for the duration of the project. The onus falls on you to take out Home Owner’s Cover once the building has been completed.

4. The builder must enrol the project with the NHBRC, which provides a five-year warranty over structural defects from the date of occupation.

5. It is your responsibility to ensure that the builder understands and complies with all the bank’s conditions of the loan.

6. Prior to any progress payment being paid out by the bank, a valuer should inspect the building progress and report back to the bank.

7. You can apply for progress payments at any stage during the construction process, provided that sufficient work has been completed and the bank is satisfied with the progress. A maximum of six progress payments are often allowed, based on the work completed. Additional progress payments will attract a fee.

8. You need to pay interest on the drawn building loan balance until the project is completed, with normal interest payable thereafter.

9. Once the building work has been completed, you need to confirm that you are satisfied, and at this point, you could provide a list of snags to be fixed. It is important that this is communicated to both the builder and the bank.

10. A retention amount may be withheld in order to ensure that the builder completes the outstanding work.

It is advisable to consult an attorney prior to signing any agreements with the builder, as these can potentially work against you in future. 

Marias says should you decide to change the building contractor or make any drastic changes to the original plan, you need to inform your bank. The bank may reassess the facility and either approve or disapprove the request, based on how it impacts the overall building costs and market value of the property, he says.

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