BuildingBucks
NARI BuildingBucks is a proven way to grow your business by offering your customers a choice of payment options. NARI members receive training and support from a dedicated BuildingBucks relationship manager and enjoy a shorter registration process.
NARI BuildingBucks Program now has two lending options!
Follow the steps below to choose what's right for you and start increasing sales today.
- Review the table below to compare both options.
- Need more information? Take a deeper dive by downloading the brochures to learn more.
- Select one or both programs.
Lending Comparison
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Loans up to $100,000. |
Max. Loan Amount | Loans up to $100,000. |
| Homeowners receive immediate acceptance or denial. | Homeowner Approvals | Homeowners receive immediate acceptance or denial. |
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Funds are dispersed directly to the contractor and not the homeowner. The homeowner must use the funds with the NARI contractor. |
Fund Disbursements |
Funds are dispersed directly to the homeowner. (Contractor is notified by email and online portal of funding status). The homeowner is not required to use funds with the NARI contractor. |
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Funds are distributed by Regions directly to the contractor through a series of up to five draws. Draws are per the contractor's payment schedule. |
Payment |
Homeowners receive all funds upon approval from the lender. Project proceeds as if cash job and payments are per the contractor's payment schedule. |
| Possible Contractor fees on booked loans. | Fees | No Contractor fees – 100% free to Contractors. |
| Program requires Contractor application and approval. | Contractor Enrollment |
Program requires a simple online Contractor sign-up. All contractors are “approved” on sign-up |
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Basic knowledge of the loans offered is required. Contractor chooses which loans to offer. |
Required knowledge of loans by NARI Member |
No knowledge of loans required. Homeowner receives loan options directly upon initial application. |
| Chapter revenue share = $25/$10,000 in booked loans. | Chapter revenue share |
No Chapter revenue share. |
| Download the brochure to learn more. | Download the brochure to learn more. |
NARI members who register through BuildingBucks™ enjoy the following benefits:
- A shortened onboarding process - NARI members are pre-screened and will not have to go through the Regions or Acorn vetting processes, which include completing additional documentation regarding years in business, financials, and more, since NARI membership has already screened member companies.
- Better rates - NARI’s program offers better rates versus going directly to Regions or Acorn.
- Higher loan limits - NARI’s program offers financing up to $100k through Regions and $100k through Acorn, which is more than if you signed up directly.
Another key benefit of participating in NARI’s BuildingBucks™ program is marketing support. Marketing materials are branded with NARI, a trusted, unbiased resource for consumers.