Loan approval process requirements. 
            
Home Builder Loan
 
    
    
Construction contract
 
    
    
Property Appraisal Form
 
    
    
Architect’s Certificate or Quantity Surveyor’s Report
 
    
    
Evidence of Builder's Insurance/All Risk Insurance
 
    
    
Building Permits/Planning approvals
 
    
    
Approved municipal plan (where applicable)
 
    
    
Up to date property tax
 
    
    
Certificate of Title/Mortgage Deed
 
    
    
Evidence of clear title
 
    
    
Drawdown schedule, timeframe and expected date of completion
Once the loan is approved and you’ve signed all loan agreement documents and a charge is registered on the property, you are ready for Step 4.
Tips
Have in place your down payment and contingency funds in your Scotiabank account for the sole purpose of the loan.
Remember, you will need funds to cover insurance costs during the construction period along with your other living expenses and debt.