Colorado Builder Associations
So you’ve decided to have a new home built from scratch in Colorado. You’re going to need the right team of professionals to help make that happen. That’s where Builder Associations can help. These organizations offer potential buyers like yourself a number of resources, including directories for local contractors and other industry professionals you can work with. We've compiled a list of Associations in Colorado to help pair you up with a builder near you!
The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver is a trade organization that represents homebuilders, developers, remodelers, architects, mortgage lenders, title companies, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers in eight metro-area counties. Its mission is to provide members with advocacy, networking opportunities and education in an effort to improve the homebuilding industry in Metro Denver.
Colorado Association of Home BuildersThe Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders. The trade association advocates for positive legislation and opposes any measures that might impair the ability to deliver housing or unreasonably regulate the home building industry. CAHB also promotes learning opportunities for its members at the local, state, and national level.
Housing & Building Association of Colorado SpringsThe Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs is a private, non-profit 501(C)(6) corporation that represents individuals engaged in all aspects of the building industry. The association promotes policies that allow for the production of safe and affordable housing and enhances the environment for the housing and building industry in El Paso County.
Northern Colorado Home Builders AssociationThe HBA of Northern Colorado is an association of residential construction and related professionals dedicated to high ethical standards, education, and advocating for the health and success of the industry. Members participate in education programs, share ideas, serve on committees, implement changes, and work toward common goals for themselves and the industry as a whole.
Want More Information About One-Time Close Loans?
One-Time Close Loans are available for FHA, VA, and USDA Mortgages. These loans also go by the following names: 1 X Close, single-close loan, or OTC loan. This type of loan allows you to finance the purchase of the land along with the construction of the home. You can also use land that you own free and clear or has an existing mortgage.
We have done extensive research on the FHA (Federal Housing Administration), the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) and the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) One-Time Close Construction loan programs. We have spoken directly to licensed lenders that originate these residential loan types in most states and each company has supplied us the guidelines for their products. We can connect you with mortgage loan officers who work for lenders that know the product well and have consistently provided quality service. If you are interested in being contacted by a licensed lender in your area, please send responses to the questions below. All information is treated confidentially.
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Please note that investor guidelines for the FHA, VA and USDA One-Time Close Construction Program only allows for single family dwellings (1 unit) - and NOT for multi-family units (no duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes). You CANNOT function as your own general contractor (Builder) / not available in all states.
In addition, the following homes/building styles are NOT allowed under these programs: Kit Homes, Barndominiums, Log Cabin or Bamboo Homes, Shipping Container Homes, Dome Homes, Bermed Earth Sheltered Homes, Stilt Homes, Solar (only) or Wind Powered (only) Homes, Tiny Homes, Carriage Houses, Accessory Dwelling Units and A-Framed Homes.
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- Send your first and last name, e-mail address, and contact telephone number.
- Tell us the city and state of the proposed property.
- Tell us your and/or the Co-borrower's credit profile: Excellent - (680+), Good - (640-679), Fair - (620-639) or Poor- (Below 620). 620 is the minimum qualifying credit score for this product.
- Are you or your spouse (Co-borrower) eligible veterans? If either of you are eligible veterans, down payments as low as $0 may be available up to the maximum amount your debt-to-income ratio per VA will allow there are no maximum loan amounts as per VA guidelines. Most lenders will go up to $1,000,000 and review higher loan amounts on a case-by-case basis. If not, the FHA down payment is 3.5% up to the maximum FHA lending limit for your county.
