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Construction Loan Closeout Review Checklist

A closeout checklist for lenders and borrowers to confirm all conditions are satisfied before final construction loan disbursement and conversion to permanent financing.

AIA G704ALTAAIA G702

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Completion Verification

  • Is a certificate of substantial completion (AIA G704) on file? *
  • Has the certificate of occupancy (or temporary CO) been issued? *
  • Is the architect's final certificate for payment issued? *
  • Has a final lender/inspecting engineer site inspection confirmed completion? *

Lien & Payment Closeout

  • Are final unconditional lien waivers collected from the GC and all subcontractors/suppliers? *
  • Is a final sworn contractor's affidavit of payment provided? *
  • Is retainage release documented and included in the final draw? *
  • Are all approved change orders reconciled in the final application for payment? *

Title & Legal

  • Is a date-down title endorsement obtained showing no intervening liens? *
  • Is an as-built/final ALTA survey provided if required? *
  • Are any mechanic's liens released or bonded over? *
  • Are required legal opinions and organizational documents current? *

Conversion & Documentation

  • Are conditions precedent to permanent loan conversion (debt yield/DSCR/occupancy) satisfied? *
  • Are as-built plans, warranties, and O&M manuals delivered? *
  • Is updated insurance (property/permanent) evidence on file? *
  • Final disbursement approval

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