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Self-building<\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=”nav-dossier”]Steps<\/a> | Assessments<\/a> | Costs and down payment<\/a> | Financing<\/a> | Documents required<\/a> | Selling to self-build<\/a> | Building to rent<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row class=”bloc-light bloc-dossier”][vc_column width=”1\/1″]

Documents required for a self-build<\/h3>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Thinking about a self-build but not sure where to start? Putting together a solid file with the right documents\u2014that will be useful to both you and us\u2014will give you a clearer overall picture of your project and allow us to prepare your financing application. [\/vc_column_text]
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Evaluating a project<\/h2>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]First of all, the following documents are needed to assess your project:<\/p>\n
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  • construction plans,<\/li>\n
  • cost breakdown (backed by contractor quotes),<\/li>\n
  • land purchase offer (or deed of sale if the land is already yours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Financing<\/h2>
    <\/div>[vc_column_text]Next, the following documents are required to analyze your financing application:<\/p>\n
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    • your notice of assessment for the past two years,<\/li>\n
    • a recent pay stub,<\/li>\n
    • leases and tax statements for any income properties for the past two years, if applicable,<\/li>\n
    • account statements for investments held outside Desjardins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Starting the work<\/h2>
      <\/div>[vc_column_text]Finally, the building permit, site plan, and construction site insurance are required before instructions can be sent to the notary.<\/p>\n

      Please note that, in certain situations, your financing application must be approved by upper management at Desjardins, which may result in additional processing time.[\/vc_column_text]

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      [vc_row type=”full_width_section” bg_image=”15986″ bg_color=”#f9f9f9″ top_padding=”250″ bottom_padding=”140″ class=”page-header”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”page-header-content”][vc_column_text el_class=”nav-dossier”]Steps | Assessments | Costs and down payment | Financing | Documents required | Selling to self-build | Building to rent[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row class=”bloc-light bloc-dossier”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Thinking about a self-build but not sure where to start? Putting together a solid file with the right documents\u2014that will be useful to both you and us\u2014will give you a clearer overall picture of your project and allow us to prepare your financing application. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]First of all, the following documents are needed to assess your project: construction plans, cost breakdown (backed by contractor quotes), land purchase offer (or deed of sale if the land is already yours). [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″ class=”bloc-light bloc-dossier”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Next, the following documents are required to analyze your financing application: your notice of assessment for the past two years, a recent pay stub, leases and tax statements for any income properties for the past two years, if applicable, account statements for investments held outside Desjardins. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″ class=”bloc-light bloc-dossier”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Finally, the building permit, site plan, and construction site insurance are required before instructions can be sent to the notary. 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