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Barndominium Financing

Specialized financing for barndominiums - metal building homes that combine residential living with workshop or storage space. Perfect for those wanting a custom, cost-effective home.

Program-at-a-Glance

Credit ScoreMin score: 700
Down Payment20%
Max Loan Size$1,500,000
Occupancy

Barndominium Financing

Program Overview

Barndominium Financing provides specialized mortgage solutions for metal building homes that combine residential living with workshop, storage, or commercial space. These unique properties offer cost-effective, customizable living spaces that traditional lenders often don't understand.

What is a Barndominium?

A barndominium is a metal building that has been converted or designed to include residential living space. These structures typically feature:

  • Metal exterior with residential interior finishes
  • Open floor plans with high ceilings
  • Workshop, garage, or storage areas
  • Energy-efficient construction
  • Customizable design options

Key Benefits

  • Cost-Effective: Often 30-50% less expensive than traditional stick-built homes
  • Customizable: Design your perfect living and working space
  • Durable: Metal construction provides excellent longevity
  • Energy Efficient: Modern insulation and construction methods
  • Multi-Purpose: Combine living space with workshop or storage

Program Requirements

Credit Requirements

  • Minimum Credit Score: 700
  • Credit History: Clean credit history preferred
  • Debt-to-Income: Maximum 43% DTI ratio

Property Requirements

  • Building Codes: Must meet local residential building codes
  • Zoning: Property must be zoned for residential use
  • Construction: Must be completed or near completion
  • Appraisal: Requires specialized barndominium appraisal

Down Payment Requirements

  • Minimum Down Payment: 20%
  • Construction Loans: May require higher down payment during construction
  • Source of Funds: Must be properly documented

What to Expect

Step 1: Property Evaluation

We'll assess your barndominium plans or existing structure to determine financing options. This includes reviewing construction plans, timeline, and budget.

Step 2: Construction Review

If building new, we'll review your construction timeline and budget. We can provide construction-to-permanent financing for a seamless process.

Step 3: Appraisal Process

A specialized appraiser familiar with barndominiums will evaluate your property. They'll assess both the residential and commercial aspects of the structure.

Step 4: Loan Application

Complete the mortgage application with all construction or purchase details. We'll guide you through the documentation requirements.

Step 5: Closing & Funding

Close on your barndominium mortgage and begin enjoying your unique living space.

Who This Program Helps

  • Custom home builders wanting cost-effective construction
  • Small business owners needing combined living and workspace
  • Hobbyists and craftspeople requiring workshop space
  • Rural property owners building on large lots
  • Those seeking alternative housing solutions

Ready to finance your barndominium? Contact our featured lender for specialized barndominium financing.

Barndominium Financing
Dan Green
Managing Editor & Senior Loan Officer
AnotherLender Mortgage
NMLS #1234567
Dan Green, Managing Editor at AnotherLender.com

About the Author

Dan Green, Managing Editor
AnotherLender.com
Mortgage industry since 2003
Expertise: Industry education and public speaking, market research and mortgage trends, advanced mortgage product strategy.
Dan Green is Managing Editor at AnotherLender.com and a mortgage industry leader since 2003. He is a former top-producing mortgage loan officer (recognized six times during his career) and has connected more than 1 million mortgage applicants to lenders. Dan has been invited to headline industry conferences and host workshop sessions, and his mortgage insights have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, NPR, U.S. News, Zillow, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Dan is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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