Construction

Creative Capital for your Construction Projects.

Are you tired of your projects being underfunded or draws not coming when they are supposed to?
We are a team of construction experts! We have construction draw programs designed for each type of scenario.

  • The Approved Builder
  • The Commercial developer
  • The self-build homeowner
  • 1-year rate holds for the client buying a home from a new builder.
The Approved Builder or Commercial developer

Funds can be used for Land Acquisition

  • Max 80% of the completed value
  • Up to 65% advance on raw land value at registration
  • No requirements or limits on # of draws
  • Fully open for repayment with no penalty
  • Rates starting at Prime + 1%
  • Broker Fees 1-2%

Depending on the lender chosen there can a limited # of draws or as many as you like. Each draw normally comes with a draw fee and is based upon the file sale,
the % completion less the holdback. It is very important to properly cashflow plans. Below is an average construction progress schedule for home construction.

Larger commercial files are based on a similar schedule but will use a cost consultant instead of an appraiser.

Draw schedule & Progress Report

Project Completion %
Draw 1 Excavation, Foundation and Backfill 14
Draw 2 Framing & Roof 17
Draw 3 “Lock up” + Rough in electrical, plumbing and heating & Insulation 12
Draw 4 Exterior Finish, Drywall, Cabinets, electrical complete 37
Draw 5 Plumbing, Basement floor, painting all other finishing & Grading 20

Contact our office at 613-590-7100 or email mortgages@bestinterest.ca to speak with a construction specialist.