WHAT TYPES OF BACKYARD PROJECT CAN I FINANCE TOGETHER?
DO I NEED A FINALIZED PROJECT PLAN AND QUOTES FROM CONTRACTORS BEFORE I CAN APPLY FOR BACKYARD FINANCING?
WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS OF FINANCING MY ENTIRE BACKYARD TRANSFORMATION INSTEAD OF PAYING CASH OR USING CREDIT CARDS?
DO I HAVE TO OWN MY HOME TO APPLY FOR FINANCING?
A: Yes, the applicant must be listed as the owner of record on the deed to the property where the pool or project is to be constructed.
CAN I PAY THE LOAN OFF EARLY? WILL I BE CHARGED FOR DOING SO?
A: There are no prepayment penalties so you can pay the loan off early and not be charged any additional interest.
WHAT ARE YOUR LOAN QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
A: We look at your overall credit health, including your credit score and debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. Ideally, we like to see a DTI of 50 percent or less (including the amount of the loan you’re requesting). We also look for any recent negative marks, such as bankruptcies or tax liens. We are able to offer financing solutions for most applicants with a credit score of 640 and above. There is a minimum credit score of 640 required; however, it is not entirely credit score driven. The underwriter will review your entire credit profile, past payment performance, and experience with large secured and unsecured loans. All loan decisions are at the discretion of our lending partners.
HOW DOES THE BUILDER GET PAID? CAN YOU GIVE THE FUNDS TO ME?
A: Most fundings involve paying the pool builder directly in stages, according to the progress of the project. This ensures that the contractor is receiving the appropriate payments in the appropriate increments. In most cases, before each stage’s payment is released, we ask that you complete a brief electronic form to verify that the scope of work for that stage has been completed.
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Qualified applicants have at least a >640 Credit Score and <60/40 Debt to Income Ratio that would include the new loan.
*Loans are a relationship exclusively between Lyon Financial and the Applicant. Hometown Lawn, LLC is the contractor and has no involvement in the loan approval process or any personal data you submit.