Home Building Steps


  1. Find a home site that you love!


  2. $500 Lot Reservation - a non-binding contract.


  3. Meet with a Banker that has experience in Custom Construction Financing: (approval approx 2-7 days, depending upon client participating & credit)

    • Banner Bank, LouAnne Burton (509) 735-0811

    • Wells Fargo, Mike Denslow (509) 736-2621

    • First Horizon, Gary Lackey (509) 736-3333


  4. Meet with the builder within 30 days of the Reservation & start completing a features detail sheet.

    • Coldwell Banker, 8836 Gage Blvd, Kennewick


  5. Set-up a time to meet with designer to draft plans. (takes approx 2-4 weeks after meeting)

    • TMW Design ‚Äì Tom Withers

    • Jerry Bowden


  6. Meet with Builder to submit blueprints and detail forms to him. Builder will then bid out plans & specifications. (takes approx. 2 weeks after meeting)


  7. Submit blueprints, site plans, specification sheet, cost breakdown sheet & owner/builder contact to bank.


  8. Bank will: (approx 30-45 days after submittal)

    • process

    • order appraisal

    • prepare final loan documents.


  9. Builder to submit for permit. (10-14 days)


  10. Builder to begin excavation and home construction. (approx 4-6 months, subject to weather permitting)