It was never required or nessecarily nessecary.

We lend up to 85% of the build costs but, generally, require that our borrowers have some experience with ground-up construction. 

There is still money down required but helps ease costs

@Helena Goyvaerts rate for a 30-year fix would be at least 8.5% with some points (1% of loan amount).Most DSR lenders have a minimum credit score requirement from the applicant.

High credit scores and low DTI are often required…and these take much longer than I first thought…Navy might take 45 days to get through the gauntlet.  

Also, keep in mind that an IN multi member LLC would require a separate tax return, so you would want to budget for extra admin fees.

These loans require taxpayers to be current on all previous tax filings, highlighting the importance of expedited processes for obtaining necessary documentation, such as tax transcripts or copies of prior returns.

KNOWING real estate (or delivering babies) is a requirement for an expert. 

In rural Ohio ponds are required every so many feet when fire hydrants aren't available.Luckily in MN we have those by nature.

When it becomes exploitative as it has with China, it's bad and defensive actions are required.