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Two-time-close construction loan

The short answer With a two-time-close setup, you first close a short-term construction loan and later close a separate permanent mortgage. This can add flexibility, but the second loan is its own transaction with its own closing costs, pricing, and qualification. The permanent mortgage is not approved automatically just because the construction loan closed.

Last reviewed: October 18, 2026 · General education, not a loan offer or approval. Availability and terms depend on the lender, the property and your file.

It may fit if

  • You want flexibility to choose the long-term mortgage after the home is built.
  • You can handle two sets of closing costs.
  • Your income and credit picture is expected to stay steady through the build.

Tradeoffs to weigh

  • Interest rates can change before the second closing unless a specific arrangement addresses that risk.
  • You will go through underwriting again for the permanent loan.
  • Two closings usually mean two sets of costs.
  • If the permanent loan is delayed, the short-term loan may come due.

What to have ready

  • Your lot status, builder, and plans.
  • The estimated construction budget and timeline.
  • Your plan for the permanent mortgage after the build.
  • A general picture of your income, debts, and savings.
  • Any construction loan offer you already have.

Questions people ask

Can rates change before the second closing?

Yes, unless a specific arrangement addresses that risk.

Could my income or credit need review again?

Yes. Plan for the permanent lender's underwriting and completion requirements.

Your next step

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Related topics

One-time-close construction loan Conventional construction loan FHA construction loan VA construction loan Construction takeout financing FHA 203(k) Limited See the loan programs All topics

Sources

Official program and consumer sources this page is based on. Lender rules can be stricter than these.

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