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Why do you have to own property for a year to use it as collateral if the the land was gave to you?

Posted on: 03rd Aug, 2010 05:34 pm
My parents gave us 2 acres of land and we planned to build on it. Our bank says we have to wait one year before we can use it as collateral since it was given to us. If we bought it we could use it as collateral now. This does not make since to me.
Welcome abcdbest,

Certain mortgage companies may have seasoning requirements. You can contact other banks and check out whether or not they can help you with a land loan so that you can build your property.
Posted on: 03rd Aug, 2010 09:29 pm
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