[greenbuild] factoring in codes and loans
- From: Molly Brewton <mb105@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: NaturalBuilding@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, greenbuild@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 13:23:16 -0400
Dear folks,
Does anyone know what the new building codes will/won't allow as far as
natural alternatives? Also, same question in terms of whether it's OK
right away or only allowed with a lengthy variance process.
Also, my finances and (lack of) skills won't allow me to avoid a
construction loan, and I am leaning that, since the banks want to be sure
they could sell a building if a borrower defaulted, loans require
"conventional" and "marketable" materials. Has anyone been through this,
and/or do you know which natural building alternatives fall within these
guidelines?
On another note, for anyone who's building or buying a house for the first
time in NYS, I suggest checking to see if you're eligible for SONYMA
("sunnymay") loans. They come at a much lower % and have other benfits.
http://www.nyhomes.org/sony/sonyma.html
Thanks,
Molly
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