Ep 85: Construction Financing

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd (CEO, Bridgestone Financing Pros | HAVAN's Immediate Past Chair of the Board) joins Mike Freeman and Jennifer-Lee Gunson to demystify construction mortgages—how they work, when funds are released, and why working with a qualified builder makes financing smoother. From permits and draws to contingency funds and lender expectations, Alisa explains how to plan ahead, stay cash-flow-ready, and finish strong. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” on iTunes, Spotify podcasts. For images, transcript, and resources shared by Guido Wimmers, go to https://havan.ca/episode-85-construction-financing/ Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, BC Housing, BC Hydro, Trail Appliances, Rami Films, jPod productions, and AI Technology & Design. It takes a team to build a home, as it does to build a podcast. HAVAN – the Homebuilders Association Vancouver represents over 1,100 members. We’ve been a trusted voice in the homebuilding industry since 1974. Our members include builders, developers, renovators, designers, suppliers, trades, and professionals — the people who build over 65% of Metro Vancouver’s homes. As a not-for-profit association, we bring people together — connecting industry and consumers through education, resources, and shared opportunities. We work closely with local governments to promote smart policy, with a focus on housing solutions that meet the region’s growing needs and are proudly affiliated with CHBA BC and CHBA National.