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Land & Lot Financing

Secure the Ground.
Build Your Future.

Financing land requires a specialized approach. Whether you are purchasing a shovel-ready improved lot in a subdivision or sprawling raw acreage in the country, we have the network to fund your foundation.

All Land Types Accepted

From completely raw, undeveloped earth to fully improved lots with utilities and zoning already established.

Construction Loan Rollover

Seamlessly transition your lot loan into a comprehensive construction-to-permanent loan when you are ready to build.

Survey & Zoning Guidance

Our wholesale network understands the intricacies of land surveys, setbacks, perc tests, and utility access.

Check Lot Loan Rates

Find out how much purchasing power you have for your land.

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Understanding the Terrain

How Lenders Classify Your Land

Banks view land loans as riskier than traditional home mortgages because there is no structure to act as collateral. The more developed the land is, the better your loan terms will be.

Raw Land

Highest Risk

Completely untouched earth. No roads, no electricity, no sewers, and no surveys. Because it is highly speculative and years away from being buildable, lenders require massive down payments (often 40% to 50%) and charge higher interest rates.

Unimproved Land

Moderate Risk

This land lacks buildings but has basic infrastructure nearby. It might have road access and accessible utilities at the property line, but lacks a sewer system or well. Down payments typically range from 30% to 40%.

Improved Lot

Lowest Risk

Often located in a developed subdivision. It is "shovel-ready" with a paved road, electricity, water, and sewer already integrated. Because it's ready for immediate home construction, you can often secure a loan with just 10% to 20% down.

Interactive Planning

The Land Tier Down Payment Estimator

Select your desired land type below. The calculator will automatically adjust to show the typical minimum down payment required by banks in the USA.

Purchase Parameters

$150,000
8.50%
Estimated Minimum Down
$30,000
20% of Price
Total Financed Amount
$120,000
Estimated Monthly Payment (P&I)
$923

Calculated assuming a 30-year term. Note: Many land loans are structured as shorter terms (10-15 years) or balloon mortgages, which will increase the monthly payment.

Lot & Land Loan FAQs

Yes. Because there is no house to act as collateral (which a bank could easily sell to recoup money if you default), lenders view empty land as a higher risk. You can expect land loan interest rates to be 0.5% to 2.0% higher than traditional home mortgage rates.
If you plan to build a home immediately upon buying the land, you can often secure a construction-to-permanent loan. This wraps the cost of the land and the cost of building the home into a single loan. Once the house is finished, the loan automatically converts into a standard 15- or 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.
Most lenders will require a professional land survey as part of the underwriting process to confirm the exact property boundaries, acreage, and any easements or right-of-ways that could affect your ability to build on the property in the future.
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