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    🏗️ SPECIALTY LOANS

    Beyond the Ordinary

    Building from scratch? Renovating a fixer-upper? Need to bridge two properties? We have specialized financing for unique situations.

    One-Time Close Experts • Renovation Specialists

    Last reviewed: January 2026·Reviewed by CMS Mortgage Editorial Team
    Build Custom Homes
    Finance Renovations
    Bridge Properties
    Land Financing
    6 Loan Options

    Find Your Perfect Specialty Loan

    Compare products and find the perfect fit for your needs

    ⭐ POPULAR

    One-Time Close Construction

    "Build your dream. One loan. One closing."

    • Land + construction + permanent
    • Single closing saves thousands
    • Lock rate before building
    • Draw schedule flexibility
    10-20%
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    $2M
    Max Loan

    Best for: Custom home builders, lot owners

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    Renovation Loans

    "Finance the house AND the work."

    • Purchase + renovation combined
    • FHA 203K or Conventional options
    • Based on after-repair value
    • One loan, one closing
    3.5-5%
    Down
    620+
    Credit
    ARV Based
    Max Loan

    Best for: Fixer-upper buyers

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    Bridge Loans

    "Buy now. Sell later."

    • Short-term 6-12 months
    • Use current home equity
    • Close fast on new home
    • No contingency needed
    Equity Req'd
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    80% CLTV
    Max Loan

    Best for: Move-up buyers, relocation

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    Land / Lot Loans

    "Secure your spot. Build when ready."

    • Raw or improved land
    • Build on your timeline
    • Investment land options
    • Flexible terms available
    20-35%
    Down
    680+
    Credit
    Varies
    Max Loan

    Best for: Future builders, land investors

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    Manufactured Homes

    "Affordable homeownership. Modern standards."

    • Permanent foundation required
    • FHA/VA/Conventional options
    • HUD code compliant
    • Competitive rates
    3.5-5%
    Down
    620+
    Credit
    $400K+
    Max Loan

    Best for: Manufactured/modular buyers

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    Farm & Ranch Loans

    "Financing for country living."

    • Large acreage properties
    • Working farm financing
    • Horse properties welcome
    • Flexible income docs
    10-25%
    Down
    660+
    Credit
    Varies
    Max Loan

    Best for: Rural buyers, farmers, ranchers

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    Quick Comparison

    Compare at a Glance

    ProductPurposeDown PaymentBest For
    Construction
    Build new home
    10-20%
    Custom builders
    Renovation
    Buy & fix up
    3.5-5%
    Fixer-uppers
    Bridge
    Buy before selling
    Equity
    Move-up buyers
    Land
    Purchase land
    20-35%
    Future building
    Manufactured
    Factory-built homes
    3.5-5%
    Affordable option
    Farm & Ranch
    Rural properties
    10-25%
    Country living

    Construction

    Purpose
    Build new home
    Down Payment
    10-20%
    Best For
    Custom builders

    Renovation

    Purpose
    Buy & fix up
    Down Payment
    3.5-5%
    Best For
    Fixer-uppers

    Bridge

    Purpose
    Buy before selling
    Down Payment
    Equity
    Best For
    Move-up buyers

    Land

    Purpose
    Purchase land
    Down Payment
    20-35%
    Best For
    Future building

    Manufactured

    Purpose
    Factory-built homes
    Down Payment
    3.5-5%
    Best For
    Affordable option

    Farm & Ranch

    Purpose
    Rural properties
    Down Payment
    10-25%
    Best For
    Country living
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