5.0 · 624 reviews · Jim Blackburn · NMLS #1072866
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How We Serve · Build a Home

Building isn't just a loan. It's a timeline.

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Construction timeline

One close. One loan. One team.

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Land & permits

Secure your lot, pull permits, and finalize site plans. Your construction loan funds this first draw.

One-close loan

  • 1 closing
  • 1 set of fees
  • Rate locked from day one

Two-close loan

  • 2 closings
  • 2x the fees
  • Rate risk at conversion
Three questions builders ask

Before you break ground — know this.

Question 01

One loan or two?

1 close
Save $5K+
2 closes
2x fees

One-close means one set of fees and no rate risk at conversion.

Question 02

What can I build into the budget?

Land acquisition
Permits & fees
Architecture & design
Landscaping
Appliances
Driveways & utilities

Most of these can be rolled into a single construction loan.

Question 03

Already have a lot?

Yes Skip land acquisition — simpler, faster close.
No We finance the lot purchase too — all in one loan.

Either way, we handle it in a single construction-to-permanent loan.

Programs

Construction loans built for how you qualify.

FHA Construction

Low down payment, flexible credit requirements.

VA Construction

Zero down for eligible veterans and active duty.

Conventional Construction

Standard rates, broad builder eligibility.

Jumbo Construction

High-value custom builds beyond conforming limits.

Flexible Income Construction

Bank statements or asset-based qualification.

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Learn from others

Five mistakes builders make.

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Choosing a builder before financing

Pre-approval sets your real budget first

02

Not locking the rate early enough

We lock before ground breaks

03

Underestimating the timeline

We build in buffer for weather and permits

04

Skipping the draw schedule review

We walk you through every disbursement

05

Two separate closings

Our one-close loan saves thousands

The receipts

Complex builds. Real closings.

Complex financing
Run, don't walk to work with Jim. He helped us get financing when it seemed impossible — a home purchase 2000 miles away, an extremely competitive market, and being self-employed. He went above and beyond so financing wasn't a barrier to our dream house.
David Livermore California Facebook
Complex financing
These guys are amazing! Jim's team took a chance on me although my situation was almost hopeless. They secured a loan for me (nobody else would do it) and they closed in less than 30 days!
Andreea Grigorie Illinois Facebook
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We had a difficult jumbo loan scenario that most mortgage lenders were unable to close. Not only did Jim Blackburn's mortgage team close our refinance, but now we are able to pursue the purchase of our dream home in the Florida Keys.
Chad Brocato Florida Google

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