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How do draws work on a construction loan?

Author

James Williams

Published Mar 04, 2026

Most draw schedules link payments with milestones in the project, such as completion of the foundation and completion of the rough framing. Sometimes, the draws are more generally based on the percent complete of the total job. In either case, the payment should be roughly equal to the value of the work completed.

Do I pay a 1099 on a loan?

Does a business file a 1099-interest on a loan payment that includes interest even if we are not a financial institution? Yes! But only if you paid interest to an individual. Corporations (like banks and credit card companies) don’t need one.

Can I pay 1099 employees with PPP?

No, 1099 employees should not be included in a small business’s payroll calculations for their PPP loans. 1099 employees are considered their own businesses under the PPP.

How are funds from a construction loan distributed?

The money borrowed through a construction loan is disbursed in a series of advances or draws according to a prearranged schedule or milestones. The disbursement of funds during construction – the construction loan is disbursed over the course of the project, reimbursing the costs of every milestone.

Do you report SBA loan on taxes?

The SBA loan subsidy is not taxable income to the borrower and need not be reported on your tax return as such. Further, the deductible expenses paid by the subsidy are tax deductible, such as interest and fees.

Can a 1099 employee get a second draw?

Can 1099 Workers Receive a Second Draw? Yes, qualifying independent contractors can receive an additional disbursement of funds by applying for a Second Draw. Just like the First Draw, a borrower can receive up to 2.5 times their monthly payroll costs through a Second Draw.

Can a 1099 employee get a SBA loan?

It’s unlikely that most 1099 workers would have a loan more than that amount, given that independent contractors may only claim payroll for themselves (in addition to other payroll-related expenses) as a part of their payroll calculations and the SBA has capped salaries for individual employees at $8,333/month ($100k/year).

Do you have to have a 1099 employee to get a loan?

You need to either have employees who receive a salary or 1099 employees who you pay in order to qualify for the loan. It does not pertain to loan size calculations. Lendio strives to provide you with the most current information as it relates to the Paycheck Protection Program, related SBA programs, and relevant regulations.

When to request a draw on a construction loan?

Draw requests. Upon completion of a designated stage of work or at a time specified in the construction loan agreement, the contractor will submit a draw request to the lender for review and approval.