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To see a complete description of all our services go to the OUR SERVICES option on our main menu.  If you have additional questions, please call (925) 370-2744.

To initiate a service request and review service details:

Choose service: Inspection Only
CRE Portfolio Inspection
Project Cost Review
Contractor Only Review
Basic Funds Control
Full Funds Control
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Inspection Only (new construction)

CFCS will conduct a site inspection, and provide an inspection report that is based upon the draw information provided by the Lender. Lender may also request invoice and lien release review.

For each inspection that you request, CFCS will:

• Provide a "CFCS Inspection Agreement" and request signature authorization from the requestor
• Within 3-5 days of the request, conduct an on-site inspection of the physical project
• Within 24 hrs after the inspection, produce an inspection report that will include:
  • Verification of the percentage of completion at the time of the inspection
  • Confirmation of materials that are stored on site
  • Digital photographs of project progress
  • A review of draw request(s) provided by Lender
  • A copy of current job card signoffs
  • A summary of inspector observations

For each inspection that you request, you must provide:

• Signed "CFCS Inspection Agreement"
• Copy of draw request
• Full information necessary to conduct inspection of property
• Safe access to property
• Access information (lock box, key code etc)

To initiate a request for "Inspection Only" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need all project information including project details and property access information (contact name, lock box, key code)

CRE Portfolio Inspection (existing portfolio asset)

CFCS will conduct a site inspection, and provide an inspection report.

For each inspection that you request, CFCS will:

• Provide a "CFCS Inspection Agreement" and request signature authorization from the requestor
• Within 3-5 days of the request, conduct an on-site inspection of the physical project
• Within 24 hrs after the inspection, produce an inspection report that will include:
  • General condition of the property
  • Maintenance evaluation
  • General occupancy evaluation
  • Description of surrounding properties and area
  • Digital photos that document the findings

For each inspection that you request, you must provide:

• Signed "CFCS Inspection Agreement"
• Full information necessary to conduct inspection of property
• Safe access to property
• Access information (lock box, key code etc)

To initiate a request for "CRE Portfolio Inspection" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need all project information including project details and property access information (contact name, lock box, key code)

Construction Project Cost Review (including Contractor Review)

CFCS will review documentation for your construction loan project and provide an assessment of key components including review of contractor.

For each review that you request, CFCS will:

• Review the contractor, his license, references and financials.
• Review the construction agreement
• Assess the construction budget providing a parallel cost review
• Review the architect’s agreement
• Review construction plans
• Make recommendations to the Lender

For each review that you request, you must provide:

• Copies of contractor’s tax returns (prior 2 years)
• Copy of contractor’s state license (certificate or wallet size)
• List of references: major trades, suppliers, bank (minimum 1 of each type)
• List of past and current construction projects to include project $ value and project references.
• Copy of Construction Agreement
• Copy of Contractor’s Construction Budget/Proposal
• Construction Plans (full or ½ sized required, if PDF is provided fees will apply)
• Specifications and /or Project Manual
• Copy of Development Agreement (if applicable)
• Architect’s agreement
• Copy of Lender's Source and Use of Loan Proceeds

To initiate a request for "Project Cost Review" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need all project information, detailed loan information and full contractor information including business name, license # and contact information.

Contractor Review

CFCS will review the contractor only.

For each review that you request, CFCS will:

• Review the contractor license
• Review the contractor financials
• Review the contractor's references

For each review that you request, you must provide:

• Copies of contractor’s tax returns (prior 2 years)
• Copy of contractor’s state license (certificate or wallet size)
• List of references: major trades, suppliers, bank (minimum 1 of each type)
• List of past and current construction projects to include project $ value and project references.

To initiate a request for "Contractor Review" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need detailed contractor information including business name, license # and contact information.

Basic Funds Control

CFCS will provide support and control for:

• Project Setup includes
  • Creation of project database
  • Budget balanced to the lender’s hard cost
  • Project ‘kick-off’ meeting with lender, owner, contractor & CFCS
  • Contractor training (systems and processes)
• Hard Draw Processing includes
  • Collection of draw request from General Contractor
  • Application of draw to control budget for line item balance and proper retention
  • Collection of invoices and lien releases from General Contractor for all trades
  • Audit of all invoices and lien releases for draw accuracy
• Inspection includes
  • Verification of the percentage of completion at the time of the inspection
  • Confirmation that materials are on site
  • Creation of digital photographs of project progress
  • Provision of a copy of current job card signoffs
  • Provision of a summary of inspector recommendations
• Reporting and Funding includes
  • Provision of a project budget and inspection report to lender
  • (Lender will issue checks)

To support your request for Basic Funds Control you must provide:

• Contractor’s construction budget with line item detail (soft copy)
• Construction schedule
• Construction plans – Full or ½ size required (fees will apply for PDF format)
• Copy of Contractor’s license (wallet version)
• Approved building permits (if applicable)
• Copy of Lender's Source and Use of Loan Proceeds

 

To initiate a request for "Basic Funds Control" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need detailed project information, detailed loan information, detailed borrower information and contractor information including business name, license # and contact information.

Full Funds Control

CFCS will provide support and control for:

• Project Setup includes
  • Creation of project database
  • Budget balanced to the lender’s hard cost
  • Project ‘kick-off’ meeting with lender, owner, contractor & CFCS
  • Contractor training (systems and processes)
• Hard/Soft Draw Processing includes
  • Collection of draw request from General Contractor
  • Application of draw to control budget for line item balance and proper retention
  • Collection of invoices and lien releases from General Contractor for all trades
  • Audit of all invoices and lien releases for draw accuracy
• Inspection includes
  • Verification of the percentage of completion at the time of the inspection
  • Confirmation that materials are on site
  • Creation of digital photographs of project progress
  • Provision of a copy of current job card signoffs
  • Provision of a summary of inspector recommendations
• Reporting and Funding includes:
  • Provision of a project budget and inspection report to lender for funding approval
  • Once approved by Lender we will issue check(s) to all draw payees including joint checks to suppliers if required
  • Collection and tracking of pre-liens
  • Distribution to owner/contractor of post-funding reports
• Comprehensive Risk Mitigation includes
  • Recording of Notice of Completion
  • Collection of Certificate of Occupancy
  • Collection of unconditional final lien releases for all draw payees
  • Collection of completed and signed punch list and warranty letters
  • Conducting a project date-down for Lender
• Support Services include
  • Review of and processing of change orders
  • Reconciliation of DDA account
  • Delivery of completed project records to Lender in CD format

To support your request for Full Funds Control you must provide:

• Contractor’s construction budget with line item detail (soft copy)
• Construction schedule
• Construction plans – Full or ½ size required (fees will apply for PDF format)
• Copy of Contractor’s license (wallet version)
• Approved building permits (if applicable)
• Copy of Lender's Source and Use of Loan Proceeds

To initiate a request for "Full Funds Control" services click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page. You will need detailed project information, detailed loan information including APN #, full borrower information and full contractor information including business name, license # and contact information.

Contractor Info: No further information required in this section.  Please press the "Next" button to continue.

Inspection Only

This includes inspection based on draw information provided by the lender; may include invoice and lien release review.

Provide the following documentation via fax or email:

• Inspection Request and Agreement Form (Original provided by CFCS) (per insection)
• Copy of draw request (per inspection)
• Construction Plans - Full size required or fees will apply for PDF format

CRE Portfolio Inspection

This includes inspection based on draw information provided by the lender; may include invoice and lien release review.

Provide the following documentation via fax or email:

• Inspection Request and Agreement Form (Original provided by CFCS) (per insection)
• Copy of draw request (per inspection)
• Construction Plans - Full size required or fees will apply for PDF format

Cost Review

Provide the following documentation via fax or email:

• Contractor's Construction Budget/Proposal
• Specifications and/or Project Manual
• Development Budget
• Development Agreement
• Architect's Contract
• Construction Plans (Full or 1/2 sized required or fees will apply for PDF format)
• Contractor's License Number

Contractor Review

Provide the following documentation via fax or email:

• Contractor's License Number
• Contractor's Construction Budget/Proposal
• Last 2 Years Tax Returns
• References - Major Trades, Suppliers, Bank
• Listing of past and current construction projects including project amount and references

Basic Funds Control:

Provide the Following information via fax or email

• Contrator's Construction Budget (line item breakdown)/email soft copy
• Construction Schedule
• Construction Plans - Full or 1/2 sized required or fees will apply for PDF format
• Copy of Contractor's License (wallet version)
• Approved building permits, if applicable

Full Funds Control:

Provide the following documentation via fax or email:

From Contractor:

• Contruction Agreement
• Contractor's Construction Budget (line item breakdown)/email soft copy
• Construction Schedule
• Approved building permits, if applicable
• Construction Plans - Full or 1/2 sized required or fees will apply for PDF format
• Copy of Contractor's License (wallet version)

From Lender:

• Source and Use of Funds/email soft copy
• Lender has verification of owner's injection
• Certificate of Authority
• DDA Account Number and counter checks
• Construction maturity date
• Month's interest paid
• Verification of Builder's Risk Insurance
• Verification of General Contractor's Workmen's Compensation and Liability Insurance
• Loan Number
• Title Company:
• Title Comany Contact:
• Title Company Phone:
• Title Company Escrow #:
• Special Instructions/Exceptions

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