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Bankrate recommends that you seek the advice of advisers who are fully aware of your individual circumstances before making any final decisions or implementing any financial strategy. Funds are typically disbursed in stages as the project progresses, a process that can be a hassle for an individual. Theyre big-dollar loans that can bulk up a balance sheet. A construction loan is typically a short-term loan used to pay for the cost of building a home.

In many cases, construction loans are also set up as interest-only loans. By the time Wheatland Bank in Naperville, Ill., failed in April, more than 80% of its construction loans had gone belly-up. Construction Loans are often extended for developers who are seeking to build something but sell it immediately after building it.

It may be offered for a set term (usually around a year) to allow you the time to build your home. For peace of mind, Id put the onus on the builder and ask him to carry the loan.

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