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Construction Loans

Bring your vision to life with Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank.

Affordable financing at every phase

Get the financing you need to cover costs from the initial planning phase through project completion. 

Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank can help you:

  • Obtain the financing needed to cover costs from drafting plans to buying the land and paying for materials, labor, permits and fees
  • Loans issued for 12- to 18-month periods
  • Acts like a line of credit, with installment payments made to your home builder as stages of construction are completed, based on timeline
  • Repay interest on funds drawn, not total loan amount
  • Option to convert to a mortgage upon completion
  • Save time and money with a one-time closing

Construction Loan

If you own land, you have equity. 

Use the value of your land as a down payment to meet the loan-to-value requirement on your construction loan and secure financing for the funds needed to complete your project.1 Once you're ready for permanent financing, we'll help you find the perfect mortgage.

  • Free pre-qualification
  • Interest-only payments during construction phase
  • Converts to permanent mortgage post-construction

1Subject to credit approval. Property insurance required. Available to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky residents.

Purchase Renovation Loan

Roll your mortgage loan and remodeling costs into one loan with this innovative mortgage package.2

Based on a home's value after renovations, Purchase Renovation Loans let you borrow more than a traditional home equity loan. And because you'll build equity faster by making renovations, you'll see even more potential in that fixer-upper you've been eyeing.

  • Loan amount based on improved value
  • Interest-only payments during renovation phase
  • Choose your builder or contractor
  • Free pre-qualification
  • Primary residence only

Subject to Credit and Underwriting Approval

Lot Loans

A great option of subdivisions, tear downs, or raw land.

  • Available for plotted subdivision lots, tear down properties, and raw land
  • Variable ARM rates available
  • Generous debt ratios and credit scores
  • Appropriate for borrowers who have found the perfect lot, but may not be ready to build yet
  • Appropriate for borrowers who want to expand their existing lot size

Subject to Credit and Underwriting Approval

Rehab Loans

When you've got a bit of a fixer-upper on your hands, this could be the loan for you.

  • Fixed and ARM rates available
  • Competitive loan rates and terms
  • Available on hard cost only, not labor costs
  • Property must be in an appreciating area
  • Property must be in at least average condition when purchased
  • Appropriate for borrower looking to renovate / remodel investment property

Subject to Credit and Underwriting Approval

The Heartland Bank Difference

It's your dream and nobody else's. We start from that place and work with you to make it real. That's why we offer so many mortgage loan options and all the personalized guidance you need, whether it's your first time or your fifth.

Our Process at a Glance

We'll be right by your side every step of the way home, with the experience and service you expect and deserve.

Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO)

Not just an MLO, an MVP. From nailing down your homeownership goals to working out the financing and walking you through the application, this trusted expert is in your corner from start to finish.

Processor

The mortgage process comes with paperwork – lots of it. It starts with your home loan package moving on to our processors.

Underwriter

Ever wonder what an underwriter does exactly? You're about to find out. This is the member of our team who crunches the numbers to make sure your loan and budget align before approving your mortgage.

Closing

It's time to set a date for one last review of the closing documents and dozens of signatures before your realtor makes it official and hands you the keys. Welcome home.

Customer Service

Feel like the further along you get, the more questions you have? Don't worry, our team will always be there as a resource – before, during and after the closing.

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Meet Your Construction Loan Team

Turn to the mortgage experts at Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank as you firm up your plans and budget.

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