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The New Home Building Process in Michigan & Indiana
If you want to build a house in Michigan or Indiana, but are unsure how the process works, Allen Edwin Homes has a helpful guide to the new home building process. You can watch our helpful videos about how to manage everything from the purchase agreement and financing to getting the most out of your visit to the Design Studio and the construction process.
New Home Building Process: Phase 1
Step 1: Purchase Agreement
The journey begins to your new dream home. At this point, choosing your home, homesite and your structural features have been completed.
Step 2: Loan Application
Make application with your lender within 3 days and be ready to pay for your appraisal.
Step 3: Mortgage Approval
Get your lender everything they need so they can say “yes!” within 15 days
Step 4: Lot Transfer
Prior to your first selections appointment at the New Home Showroom, don’t forget your cashier’s check for the down payment and lot transfer closing costs. In some cases, lot transfer may occur after Step 6. You will be notified by the AEH Closing team; however, Down Payment Deposit is still required at Step 4.
Step 5: Design Studio
Get ready to make your dream home a reality. The 1st Appointment is your Consultation and the 2nd Appointment is your Final Selections
Step 6: Pre-Appraisal
If your home requires a pre-appraisal, your lender has 30 days from Final Selections to complete a third party appraisal.
Step 7: Pre-Construction
It may feel slow at this point but Allen Edwin Homes is busy getting your home ready to start with permits, architecture and purchase orders to build your new home.
New Home Building Process: Phase 2
Step 1: Authorized to Start
Congratulations! You have now completed Phase 1. You are now authorized to break ground on your new home. You will be contacted by your Production Manager to schedule your New Home Review and receive your first construction update
Step 2: New Home Review
During the Foundation Stage you will have a New Home Review with your Production Manager to review the build process.
Step 3: Home Construction
Your dream home is now becoming a reality. Your Production Manager will provide weekly updates as construction progresses on your home.
Step 4: Final Mortgage Approval
Your lender will verify employment, credit score and bank statements. (A timely response to your lender’s request can equal a timely closing!) You will be notified by the Allen Edwin Closing Team fourteen (14) days prior to your scheduled close date.
Step 5: New Home Orientation
It is time to get introduced to your new home. We think you’ll make a great match!
Step 6: Home Completion and Closing
We have completed all the final touches on your dream home and it is now a reality! Upon funding of your end loan you will receive the new keys to your Allen Edwin Home.
Step 7: Warranty Service
Your home has been built and warranted according to Allen Edwin Homes model quality standards. In addition, every Allen Edwin Home is built to meet or exceed the standards established by the local Home Builder’s Association and industry guidelines. Each Allen Edwin Home comes with an industry leading ten (10) year third party structural warranty protection program provided to you upon the completion of your Closing Appointment.
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Interest rates, payments, terms and availability are examples only and are subject to change without notice. Interest rates may not be available at the time of loan commitment or closing. Loans are subject to credit approval. Restrictions and conditions may apply for all Allen Edwin Homes and affiliate partner buyer programs. * This is NOT a commitment to lend. Financing example is based on the sales price with a 5% down payment. Mortgage is a 30 year Fixed Rate Mortgage loan with an interest rate of 5.625% fixed with 2 points (APR to be determined by a lender). Monthly principal and interest are included in the above payments. Monthly taxes, mortgage insurance and hazard insurance are not included in the payments for this loan program. HOA dues are additional and not included in the above payment. Maximum loan amounts are based on county limits and vary between counties. See a lender for information. Not all applicants will qualify for financing. It is important to make an informed decision when selecting and using a loan product; make sure to compare loan types when making a financing decision. Interest rates, payments, terms and availability of this loan program, and the sales price, are examples only and are subject to change without notice. Interest rates may not be available at the time of loan commitment or closing. Loans are subject to credit approval. Restrictions and conditions may apply. Interest rate and APR for Fixed Rate Mortgage (ARM) programs are subject to increase or decrease. Rates are quoted as of 1/02/24.