Raymond G. Investor from Clarksville, Tennessee posted 3 months ago Good Morning, Bigger Pockets world!So I currently am on orders to Fort Polk, I wanted to build a duplex the problem comes that no builders will utilize the VA loan and stated that I needed to lend through a bank and then transfer it over through the VA loan. I understand the reasoning, that builders are building out of their own money in some occasions but I never heard of this happening. I already have been pre approved through the VA loan and have a pre approval letter. I was planning to put down around 10,000 or so as well. Is this common when building a duplex? What other process can I use? Is this ethical? Can i just sign a contract or use the VA loan to purchase? Kind of hesitant, cause I know the VA loan guarantee certain things before a person can move in. I don't know if its weird business being conducted, but certain inspections have to be approved. If I go through the bank that would be eliminated. Any feedback or advice anybody can give me on this situation.
Mike Cumbie (Moderator) - REALTOR® from Brockport, New York replied 3 months ago Hi @Raymond G. If building you normally need to secure the land and then take out a new construction loan with draws until it is complete. Those loans require alot down and higher rates. Once it is done you can get a VA mortgage on it and transfer. For a VA loan it really has to be an existing structure you are buying.