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STX Lending

Texas Real Estate Lending, Simplified. We provide fast, transparent mortgage lending with competitive rates and a streamlined digital experience.

1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205

San Antonio, TX 78248

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South Texas Lending Team is a mortgage team of Neighborhood Loans, Inc. (NMLS #222982). All loans are made by Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Verify on NMLS Consumer Access.

San Antonio, TX Branch · NMLS #2774284 · 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78248

Branch Manager: Benjamin Gheliuc · Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS #1775990 · Branch line: (630) 246-4777

Corporate Headquarters: Neighborhood Loans, Inc., 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515. For complaints or questions about this branch, contact the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705, 1-877-276-5550.

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One-Time Close

Build your dream home in Texas. One loan. One closing.

Financing for construction of permanent loans are available with one closing. Finance the lot and build a custom home using VA, FHA, and even conventional options.

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Modern Texas Home Under Construction
Construction Loan
One-time close
1
Single closing
5%
Min down (conv)
12 mo
Build period

Why one-time close construction loans?

Normal consumer borrower construction loans are a perm-to-construction but South Texas lending offers one-time close which simplifies everything. Run scenarios in our mortgage calculator.

One closing, one set of fees

Don't worry about a second closing after construction. You can lock your rate at the beginning and just close once. This in and of itself will save you thousands.

Finance lot + build together

Include the acquisition of land, construction, and permanent financing all into one loan. No need to separate the land loan at this point.

Interest-only during construction

You only have to pay interest during the construction and build period. Monthly payments offer lower liability during the construction phase.

Lock your rate at closing

With a permanent ground-up construction loan in Texas your rate is locked at closing and not after construction. This protects you from any potential rate increases in the future.

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Texas Home Interior During Construction Phase

Construction loan comparison

Feature
One-Time Close
Two-Time Close
Stand-Alone Construction
Closings
1
2
1 (construction only)
Closing costs
Single set
Double fees
Single + refi later
Rate lock
At initial close
At 2nd close
Construction only
Requalification risk
None
Must requalify
Must requalify
Lot financing
Included
Included
Separate
FHA/VA eligible
Yes
Yes
No
Best for
Most buyers
Rate flexibility
Spec builders

Build process in 4 phases

01

Pre-qualify & plan

Look for a lender, then find your land, and finally your builder who will help with construction plans we'll review your builder's application and build timelines.

02

Close your loan

One-time close or OTC means we only close once on your loan. This includes the lot purchase, construction financing, and the permanent mortgage. Your rate is locked during this time.

03

Build your home

Once construction starts, you pay the interest only on the dispersed amounts. We will manage the draw inspections and release funds to your builder.

04

Move in

After final inspection and the Certificate of Occupancy, the loan will convert to a permanent mortgage and no second closing is needed.

Construction Loan FAQ

Common questions about building your custom home in Texas.

A one-time closed construction loan combines both the construction financing and permanent loan into one single closing. When you close you pay one set of fees and your construction loan is then converted to a standard permanent 30-year fixed after the build is complete and you have the certificate of occupancy. This gets rid of the risk for not qualifying on the permanent loan after your construction is done.
Construction OTC is normally 5 to 10% down. FHA one-time close is 3.5% down. VA one-time close is zero down for eligible veterans. Your down payment is going to be based on the total project cost, which is the lot plus the construction.
A lot of one-time close programs in Texas require a license GC. Owner builder options are rarely available and will require build experience, proper licensing, and a detailed plan that will be approved by the lender. You can contact one of our South Texas loan officers to discuss your situation.
While you're in construction the funds are dispersed in stages when the work is done. Normal draws have four to six inspections, which include: 1. Foundation 2. Framing 3. MEP rough-ins 4. Drywall 5. Trim out and final. The inspector looks at the work that has been completed before each draw is released to fund.
Most one-time closed construction programs in Texas are between six and twelve months but can be given three or six-month extensions as needed. During the construction phase you pay only on the interest accrued from the loan and dispersed funds. If there are any delays, extensions are available only in three or six-month increments, which also protects your interest rate.
Yes definitely, OTC construction loans in and around Texas include the lot purchase, horizontal development, and all ground-up costs into one loan. If you are already an owner of the land then we take its value and count it towards the down payment or equity needed for the loan.

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One loan. One closing. Your custom home.

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