SPEC HOME BUILDERS CHECKLIST

These documents are required to underwrite residential construction loans for resale:

BORROWER(S):

  • Signed Fee Agreement
  • Administrative Check of $TBD per deal(case by case),
    made payable to: Construction Lending Group
  • Loan Application on all Guarantor(s) provided by Construction Lending Group
  • Copy of Driver’s License & Social Security Card each Borrower
  • If substantial portion of the net worth of the borrower or Guarantor is made of stock in privately held corporations or partnerships, copies of financial statements (including current balance sheet as well as a profit and loss statement) and tax returns are to be provided.
  • Last Two years Personal & Business Tax returns for each Guarantor
  • Current Personal Financial Statements certified by borrower(s)
  • Bank References and verifications of deposits. Copies of most current two months statements on all deposit accounts, All pages
  • Verification of Employment (if NOT self-employed)
  • Copy of last 2 years W-2 & Last 30 days paycheck stub with YTD Earnings
  • Completed IRS 4506T Form
  • Signed Borrower Signature Authorization form for each Guarantor
  • Borrower’s Certification & Authorization
  • Articles of Incorporation and Partnership/Operating Agreement
  • Occupational license (if sole proprietorship)
  • Certificate of fictitious trade name (if sole proprietorship or d/b/a)

PROJECT:

  • Two completed sets of plans and specifications
  • Detailed Cost breakdown
  • Copy of General Contractor’s current license and Business license
  • Provide a copy of Construction Agreement with borrower (if available)
  • GC Resume, if GC is other than the Borrower
  • Copy of Land Closing Statement HUD & Signed Warranty Deed
  • Contract on Land if not already owned
  • Copy of building permit (if available)
  • If property has been Pre-sold Provide copy of sales contract, purchaser's loan commitment from acceptable lender, and receipts for deposit from Escrow Agent
  • GC's Proof of blanket liability insurance policy showing general aggregate amount
  • GC's Proof of Workman's Compensation (certificate of exemption or Explanation letter why no Workmen’s Compensation)
  • GC's List of current inventory and work in progress



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