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We explain various financing options in the next section. After you’ve determined which lending approach is right for you, you’ll fill out a loan application with the lender of your choice. The lender orders an appraisal from a certified appraiser. You’ll probably have to pay for this appraisal up front. The cost can vary depending upon location and the lot’s value, but usually it’ll cost between $300 and $600. You’re entitled to a copy of this appraisal, which will be based upon comparable lots in the area that have sold in the last six months to a year. The original appraisal goes to the lender along with the application and any credit documentation you provide, such as bank statements, W-2s, and tax returns.

At this time (or likely within three days), your lender will give you the loan estimate, a document outlining all the fees and closing costs associated with your loan and the purchase transaction. The costs vary based upon the loan amount and type of loan, but you can anticipate a range of 3 percent to 6 percent of the purchase price as an estimate of all the costs involved.

You can save the upfront cash for closing costs by offering to increase the price of the lot by 3 percent and then asking the seller to credit you 3 percent of the purchase price for nonrecurring closing costs. Most lenders accept this agreement as long as the appraiser mentions that it has no effect on the value. Financing the closing costs in this way leaves your cash available for other important costs along the way.