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Old 09-04-2010, 10:37 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by gf2020 View Post
Why not just get a conventional construction loan from a local bank?

When building a home, you, the homeowner, want to be in charge of the purse strings and be responsible for paying the disbursements to the builder.
GF, I think a person acting as their own general contractor has a much more difficult tome getting a construction loan nowadays. I understand your point but being a GC demands time and presence. Banks know this and are reluctant to lend to non-pros.

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