The One-Step and Traditional Construction Loans both have the following features to help you build, rehab, or remodel the home you love:

12 month construction period

12 Months Construction Period

Have peace of mind knowing you have a whole year to complete the construction of your new home.

 

Interest only payments

Interest-Only Payments

Make interest-only payments on the funds disbursed during your 12 month construction time frame.  

No cost loan draws

No Cost Loan Draws

You have the flexibility to make up to six draws on your construction loan at no additional cost.

Quick loan draws

Quick Draw

Get your invoices paid faster with draw requests that are processed in five business days or less.

Fixed rate construction loan Ohio

Fixed Rate

Lock in your rate and choose a repayment term that fits what you need.

 

Low closing cost construction loans in Ohio

Low Closing Cost

Whether you close once with the One-Step or twice with a Traditional Construction Loan, our costs are low.

Do well and live good with four simple steps to build the home you love:

 
Compare construction loans in Ohio

Compare

Review construction loan options, rates, and  terms to find the best fit for you.

Calculate rates in Ohio

Calculate

Calculate your estimated monthly construction loan payment to fit your budget.

Prepare to build in Ohio

Prepare

We'll make things easy for you to get a loan to build the home you love.

Apply for a construction loan in Ohio

Apply

Get pre-approved for your construction loan and then build it with confidence

Osgood Bank helped make the process of building our dream home as easy as possible. With so many choices having to be made, knowing we wouldn't have to worry about anything from the bank made our lives less stressful and allowed us to focus our time and efforts on other aspects of building our home.

-Scott D.

Compare the Best Construction Loan Rates in Ohio

Rates effective as of December 3, 2024

Rates subject to change without notice.

 

*APR means Annual Percentage Rate. The information provided assumes the purpose of the loan is to build a property, with a loan amount of $300,000, 80% loan-to-value, and a purchase price of $375,000. 
Rates subject to change without notice. Your rate will be determined by your specific situation.

Step 3: How to get prepared to build your home in Ohio with confidence.

Prepare to build a house in Ohio

Prepare your finances

 

Once you have an idea of your budget, the next step is to save for a down payment. Construction loans require a 10% down payment.

In preparation for your pre-approval, review your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. Your DTI is the sum of all of your debt payments divided by your gross monthly income. An ideal DTI is less than 36%. 

Check your credit score. Better credit reports and higher scores make it easier and cheaper to borrow.

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Prepare to build a home in Ohio

Gather your documentation

To get started, schedule a meeting with your builder to discuss your vision and plan a build within your estimated budget. 

Please gather the plans and specifications from your builder along with the construction agreement that specifies the cost of your house - including options and upgrades.

You will also need 30 days of pay stubs and two years of tax returns and W-2s. 

Construction to permanent financing in Ohio

Consider your mortgage options

Lock in your rate now with a One-Step Construction Loan and we will automatically convert your loan to traditional financing at the end of your 12-month build.

If you choose a Traditional Construction Loan, near completion we will work with you to finalize your traditional mortgage at the current market rate.

Get Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About the
Best Construction Loans in Ohio

What happens if I want to make changes during my build?

It's not uncommon to want to make changes or upgrades to your original plans once you have started construction. However, you generally must pay costs associated with any changes or upgrades during the construction. 

Thorough planning, a good checklist, and detailed plans and specifications will help keep your project in line. We are here to help you navigate through these situations as they arise. 

What is the minimum down payment?

The minimum down payment is 10%. You may also use the equity in your lot towards your down payment.

What are the minimum payments required during the construction period?

The minimum payments are interest only during the construction phase. The interest is calculated based on the amount you have drawn on your loan.