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One-Time Close Construction Loans

Build your dream home with a single closing that covers both construction and permanent mortgage. Swiftlend vets and approves your contractor.

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One-Time Close Construction Loans
Key Details

Min. Down Payment

5%

Loan Range

$100K – $5M

Min. Credit Score

700 Conv / 620 VA

Rates From

10.99%

Who Is This For

Who is this loan for?

One-time close construction loans let you build a custom home with a single application, single closing, and single set of fees. No need to refinance from a construction loan into a permanent mortgage — it converts automatically.

Homeowners building a custom home on their own lot

US citizens with 700+ FICO (Conventional) or 620+ (VA)

Builders and contractors approved by Swiftlend

Properties with minimum value of $150,000

How one-time close construction loans work in Florida

A one-time close construction loan lets you build a custom home in Florida using a single loan that covers both the construction phase and the permanent mortgage. Instead of taking out a short-term construction loan and refinancing later, you close once and the loan converts to a standard mortgage when the home is finished. It suits homeowners building on their own lot, buyers with a purchased parcel, and anyone who wants one application, one set of closing costs, and no second qualification.

You apply once and are underwritten upfront for the full project. Lenders typically review your credit, income, assets, the builder's qualifications, plans, budget, and a licensed appraisal of the completed home. During construction, funds release in stages, or draws, as milestones are inspected and completed rather than all at once. The builder and general contractor are vetted and approved before work begins. When construction wraps, the loan automatically converts to your permanent mortgage without a second closing.

Swiftlend is a licensed Florida mortgage broker (NMLS #402985) based in Miami, and we arrange construction financing through our lender partners across the state, from single lots to larger custom builds. We help you compare programs, prepare builder documentation, and structure draws so the process stays predictable. Whether you are building near Miami, along the coast, or inland, we match your project to the right lender. Call (305) 985-4889 or start online to get pre-approved and see what your build can qualify for.

How It Works
1

Pre-qualification

We review your credit, income, assets, and project goals to estimate what you can build. You share your lot details, budget, and timeline so we can match your one-time close construction loan to the right Florida lender partner.

2

Documentation & builder approval

You submit income, asset, and identity documents while we collect the builder's license, plans, cost breakdown, and contract. The contractor is vetted and approved, and underwriting reviews the full construction project upfront in one application.

3

Appraisal & single closing

A licensed appraiser values the home based on plans and specifications to establish completed value. Once approved, you close a single time, locking both the construction financing and the permanent mortgage together with one set of fees.

4

Draws & conversion

Funds release in staged draws as construction milestones pass inspection. When the build is complete and the final inspection clears, the loan automatically converts to your permanent mortgage with no second closing required.

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