Connecticut Builder Associations
So you’ve decided to have a new home built from scratch in Connecticut! 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 Connecticut to help pair you up with a builder near you!
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut, Inc. (HBRA) is non-profit, trade association that represents the home building, land development and remodeling industry in Connecticut. It aims to advance the industry in Connecticut by offering its members opportunities to solve industry problems and promote its growth while upholding the highest degree of professionalism.
Home Builders Association of Central ConnecticutThe Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut, Inc. is a trade association that aims to promote safe and affordable housing within the community. Members of the professional organization are offered programs and services that will enhance their ability to conduct businesses with integrity and competence and encouraged to become more involved in the community.
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield CountyThe Home Builders & Remodelers Association (HBRA) of Fairfield County is a trade association that represents the home building, remodeling, and land development industries and works to advance their interests. The HBRA benefit members through networking opportunities and educational programs and serves as a resource for industry information, education, research, and technical expertise.
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Eastern ConnecticutThe Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Eastern Connecticut (HBRAECT) is an organization comprised of building professionals and associated industries throughout Eastern Connecticut. The HBRAECT serves the building industry by offering networking, marketing, and educational opportunities to its members, arranging fund-raising and community projects, and providing legislative representation at the local, state, and national levels.
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- 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 $750,000 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.
