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A construction-to-permanent loan requires interest-only payments on amounts advanced during construction and fully amortizing payments after conversion. Which obligations should be explained to the borrower?

Correct Answer

C) Both the construction-phase payment method and the permanent-phase repayment terms

Why this is correct: A construction-to-permanent loan has two distinct phases with different payment structures. As the original explanation notes, the borrower must understand both: the interest-only payments on drawn amounts during construction and the fully amortizing payments after conversion to permanent financing. Why the other choices are wrong: "Only the permanent-phase payment" is wrong because it omits the construction-phase payment method, which affects the borrower's cash flow during construction. "Only the first construction draw" is wrong because it ignores both the full construction payment schedule and the permanent terms. "Neither phase until construction is complete" is wrong because disclosures must be provided before consummation so the borrower can make an informed decision. Exam tip: For two-phase loans, always disclose payment terms for both phases upfront—construction (draw-based) and permanent (amortizing).

Answer Options
A
Only the permanent-phase payment
B
Only the first construction draw
C
Both the construction-phase payment method and the permanent-phase repayment terms
D
Neither phase until construction is complete

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Why this is correct: A construction-to-permanent loan has two distinct phases with different payment structures. As the original explanation notes, the borrower must understand both: the interest-only payments on drawn amounts during construction and the fully amortizing payments after conversion to permanent financing. Why the other choices are wrong: "Only the permanent-phase payment" is wrong because it omits the construction-phase payment method, which affects the borrower's cash flow during construction. "Only the first construction draw" is wrong because it ignores both the full construction payment schedule and the permanent terms. "Neither phase until construction is complete" is wrong because disclosures must be provided before consummation so the borrower can make an informed decision. Exam tip: For two-phase loans, always disclose payment terms for both phases upfront—construction (draw-based) and permanent (amortizing).

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