If planning to build a house on farmland or in town or buy a house and land package in a new estate, use the calculating device for estimates on finance costs. When calculating Construction Loans, users should be aware of how these loans differ from standard mortgages. With this information, the relevant amounts, rates and terms can be used to calculate meaningful planning figures.
With buying land to build a new home, the land and house build may be included in the same mortgage or separate loans may be required. Construction Loan applications require builder quotes and Council-approved plans. Lenders typically require a 5% minimum deposit based on the value of the build. If the build is being carried out by an owner-builder, that deposit may increase up to 50%.
To calculate Construction Loan estimates, allow for the varying deposits in the loan and use the interest rates designated for this type of loan. To obtain the best interest rate on a loan to build a house, request a quote now.