Financing Your New Home

Getting pre-approved is one of the most important first steps. It helps define your budget, align expectations, and position your project for success from the beginning.

Step 1: Pre-Qualification

Start by submitting a pre-qualification request through one of our preferred lenders.

  • Social Security Number (credit check)
  • Recent paystubs and W2s
  • Tax returns (if self-employed)
  • Bank & asset statements

Step 2: Loan Application

Once under contract, your lender will process your application and issue conditional approval.

  • Submit any additional documents
  • Clear underwriting conditions
  • Stay responsive to lender requests

Step 3: During Construction

Your financial profile must remain stable throughout the build process.

  • Avoid major purchases
  • Do not open new credit lines
  • Report job or income changes

Step 4: Final Approval & Closing

As your home nears completion, your loan moves to final approval and closing.

  • Updated credit & documents
  • Appraisal & title work
  • Receive “Clear to Close”
Prior to settlement, you’ll review and sign your closing documents. On closing day, funds are delivered via wire or cashier’s check and ownership of your new home is officially transferred. Our team works alongside your lender to keep this process smooth, coordinated, and on schedule.

Preferred Lenders

We work closely with trusted local lenders who understand new home construction, construction-to-permanent financing, and the unique needs of custom home clients.

Construction Loan Specialist

Fulton Bank

Fulton Bank offers construction loan options designed to simplify the building process, including one settlement and flexible loan conversion options upon completion.

  • One settlement construction loan options
  • Interest-only payments on drawn funds during construction
  • Fixed or adjustable loan conversion options
  • Select programs may offer a rate re-lock feature
Evelyn Coldsmith Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS #1026538
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Local Community Bank

Woodsboro Bank

Woodsboro Bank is a community-based bank headquartered in Woodsboro, Maryland, serving Frederick and surrounding counties since 1899.

  • Local lending experience
  • Community-focused banking relationship
  • Support for Frederick and surrounding counties
  • Personalized lending guidance
Erin E. V. Dieterich Vice President & Retail Lending Sales Manager
NMLS #1484055
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Our preferred lender relationships are designed to help clients explore financing options with professionals who understand the new home construction process. Loan programs, terms, approvals, and eligibility are determined directly by the lender.