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The checklists, on the house

Three printable PDFs we hand every renovation client. No email wall, no 'unlock with your phone number' — just click and download. Knowledge should be free; we make our living on great loans, not lead traps.

Renovation Loan Document Checklist

Every document your loan file needs, in the order underwriting wants it — income, assets, the contractor bid, insurance, and the reno-specific extras most buyers don't see coming.

1 page · print-friendly

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Contractor Vetting Checklist

Fifteen questions to ask before you sign anything — licensing, insurance, references, draw experience, and the red flags that predict a project going sideways.

1 page · bring it to the walkthrough

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Renovation Budget Worksheet

A room-by-room worksheet for pricing your project — with a built-in contingency line and program cap references, ready to hand to your contractor for a real bid.

1 page · pairs with the Budget Builder

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wait, these are actually free? no email? what's the catch 🤨
No catch! If the checklists help you run a smoother project, you'll remember who handed them to you. That's the whole business model. 😄

Checklists in hand?

When the documents are gathered and the contractor is vetted, you're 80% of the way to a smooth closing. Text Ashland to handle the other 20%.