Funds Control Services for Construction Projects Nationwide

We make funds control easier, faster and less costly for lenders and borrowers.

  • Communication
  • Budget Tracking
  • Job Site Inspection
  • Lien Release Monitoring

Set Price for Third Party Funds Control

Pricing now available on a per-draw fee basis. You decide how many draws you’ll need and pay a set price per fee. The old-antiquated “1%” fee left no control to the lender or borrower. Now, you get to decide how many draws you’ll need and therefore how much you’ll pay! Control in your hands.

Web Based Automation for Funds Control

  • Automated System – One Place for Everything
    Just sign up on line, enter in all your information and transact most of your draw processing on our new web-based funds control automated system
  • Fast & Simple – Manage Your Project
  • Review & Approve
    Review all project information and upload project documents; you’ll have access to updated information such as  schedules, budgets, and change orders
  • Digital Signature
    Simple, fast and easy for lenders and borrowers to process the construction draw payments online

Access information remotely or feel free to just pick up the phone and call us. We are known in the business for providing great, personalized customer service.

We are a fully bonded and audited Joint Control Escrow company (96DBO-50315) regulated by the California Department of Business Oversight.

  • BZFC is a bonded and licensed Joint Control Agent subject to provisions of the Escrow Law Division 6 of the California Financial Code & Escrow Regulations
  • Joint Control escrow agent is a member of the Nonprofit Escrow Agents Fidelity Corporation (EAFC). This protects your funds from any fraud, theft or embezzlement.
  • A Fidelity Bond is required at all times for Officers, Directors, Trustee and all Employees.
  • Annual and quarterly audits reviewed by an independent CPA firm must be submitted to the Department of Business Oversight
  • Every funds control processor and manager must pass the state’s vetting process, including Live Scan approval
  • BuildZig is insured by Lloyd’s of London

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Our company was established in 1936 after the Great Depression to restore confidence in construction lending. The founding partners helped in the economic recovery by providing clear process for lenders and builders in the construction industry.  Our leadership team brings years of experience in the areas of government, land-use regulation, and construction. We don’t like to take “no” for an answer and we do our best to find a creative solution. Building is the ultimate expression of creativity. And, we seek to make building fun. We lead the way for innovative approach in the funds control industry: web automation, per draw fees and construction based risk. We are changing the way the world does funds control making it cheaper, faster, better, and EASIER for lenders and borrowers!

We have seen the building industry get needlessly complex and overpriced. This creates excessive risk for those who want to lend, invest, or participate in the business of building. At BuildZig, we challenge sacred cows in the industry and we take on those who benefit from using these outdated methods.

Our management team is on a first-name basis with everyone we work with. We are hands-on managers and you’ll find us involved with all aspects of the business. We bring together expertise in the areas of real estate development, entitlements, land use regulation, government, funds control, and operations. While we come from a wide variety of backgrounds, we share a passion for building.

License

Joint Control Lic. 96DBO-50315

Year Established

1936

Associations

  • California Mortgage Association

Office Locations

3007 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California 94609

Services
  • Property Inspection
Real Estate Sectors
  • Residential Investment Real Estate
  • Residential Owner-Occupied Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Private Mortgage Lending
Customer Types
  • Private Mortgage Lenders
  • Mortgage Lenders

Our Team

John Bohannon

Director of Business Development

Carlos Plazola

Chief Executive Officer

Laura Blair

Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel

Monica Plazola

Chief Financial Officer and Risk Manager

Diem Nguyem

Funds Control Coordinator

Kayla Tatom

Accounting Manager

Jeff Maunder

Inspections Manager

Jaime Rodriguez

Operations Coordinator

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