Coach CFE Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Test Prep Guide

Draw requests in construction lending are the mechanism by which funds are released as work progresses. They provide documentation that costs have actually been incurred and that reimbursement is being sought for work already completed and items delivered. When a borrower submits a draw request, they accompany it with a schedule of values, invoices, subcontractor pay applications, and often lien waivers, plus sometimes an inspection to verify progress. The lender reviews these materials, confirms the work aligns with the approved budget and milestones, and disburses funds up to the requested amount, within the remaining loan allowance and contingency. This process protects both sides by ensuring funds flow only for verified progress and approved costs, creating an auditable trail for payment and lien protection. It's not about proving that all designs and quotes are finished, and it's not about a blanket statement that the project cannot continue without more funding; those situations may trigger other actions, but the primary purpose of a draw request is to document incurred costs and obtain reimbursement for them. It also isn’t about approval by a particular architectural federation, which isn’t relevant to the loan disbursement process.