FinanceIntermediateAlaska Exam

A 'construction loan' in Alaska is typically structured as:

AA long-term fixed-rate mortgage disbursed in a single amount
BA short-term line of credit that funds construction draws as work progresses, converted to a permanent mortgage at completionCorrect
CA government-guaranteed loan for energy-efficient construction, though the exact requirements can vary somewhat by jurisdiction
DA second mortgage to fund renovation of an existing structure

Why A short-term line of credit that funds construction draws as work progresses, converted to a permanent mortgage at completion Is Correct

Answer B: A short-term line of credit that funds construction draws as work progresses, converted to a permanent mortgage at completion

Construction loans are short-term (typically 6-18 months) lines of credit that fund the building of a new home through progress draws (disbursements as each phase is completed). Upon completion, the loan is either paid off or 'converted' to a permanent mortgage (construction-to-perm loan).

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