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Construction Loans

Auswide Bank loves construction loans. Our team takes great pride in managing relationships with your customers and their builders.

When applying for a construction loan the following information needs to be provided with the application in addition to the normal supporting documents:

Stage Requirements

Application

  • Copy of proposed Building Plans or Council Approved Plans
  • Detailed Building Specifications – as provided by the builder
  • Copy of Signed Building Contract from Licensed Builder including Quote and Payment Schedule
  • Copy of Land Purchase contract or proof of ownership of land or refinance request to refinance from another lender

With construction loans, the customer is required to make their contribution to the purchase and construction before Auswide Bank will release any of the borrowed funds. This can come by way of savings or existing equity in the land. If the customer is relying on FHOG to use as funds to complete, these funds will not be available until the slab has been laid. We will not advance funds before then.

The table below outlines the items required at different stages on the construction process. All of these items along with Progress Payment Requests (signed Builder's invoices) can be sent directly to settlements@auswidebank.com.au. Signed builder's invoices will be required, even if the customer is paying the invoice with their own funds.

Stage Requirements

Prior to Settlement

  • Fully signed and dated Building Contract (all pages of contract are required)
  • Full copy of Building Specifications signed and dated
  • Copy of floor plan showing dimensions, aerial view and elevations

Prior to Construction Commencement Letters being Issued

  • Stamped Approved Plans
  • Decision Notice (QLD) / Building Permit (other States)
  • Builder's current Certificate of Currency covering 'Construction Works'

Prior to Payment of Invoices (Progress Payments)

  • Builder's Tax Invoice, signed by borrower/s
  • All client's loan repayments up-to-date
  • Builder's 'Construction Works' Insurance to be current (not expired)
  • Valuer's Inspection Report (timing determined and ordered by Auswide Bank)

Prior to Payment of Practical Completion Stage

  • Builder's Tax Invoice - signed by borrowers only after all work has been completed
  • All client's loan repayments up-to-date
  • Valuer's Inspection Report (ordered by Auswide Bank)
  • Form 21 (QLD properties) / Certificate of Occupancy (other States)
  • Certificate of Currency for construction property – the sum insured is to cover the amount specified in the client's Loan Contract and also needs to note Auswide Bank Ltd as the interested party
  • Copies of any Variations
  • Receipt/s for payment of any variations to the builder not covered by the Auswide Bank loan