What is an A&D loan? | Finance & Deals Glossary

An acquisition and development loan finances land purchase and horizontal improvements before vertical home starts.

Why It Matters

A&D structure affects lot basis, release timing, covenant risk, and growth optionality.

How It Works

Builders model advance rates, draw schedules, and release pricing against realistic community sellout curves.

Pro Tip

Treat covenant headroom as a strategic constraint, not a back-office metric.

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