Construction draw request software that banks actually like
A draw request is a paperwork problem: the bank wants a cover sheet, line-item backup, proof you paid who you said you paid, and lien waivers — all organized so their reviewer can approve it without calling you. NeatBuild assembles that package from work you already did.
One click from job costs to draw package
Every receipt and vendor bill you capture during the build is already coded to the job. When it's draw time, you pick the items, and NeatBuild generates a numbered cover sheet plus a zip where every attachment is named to match its line — invoice, payment proof, and signed waiver grouped together.
- Cover sheet with full project address and line-item totals
- Attachments auto-numbered to match cover lines (INVOICE / PAYMENT / WAIVER)
- Preview the cover sheet before anything goes to the lender
Lien waivers collected without the chase
Each bill in the draw can carry a lien waiver. Send the sub a signing link by email or text — they sign on their phone, the signed PDF lands in the package automatically. Conditional or unconditional, progress or final.
Why lenders care
Construction lenders reject draws for missing backup more than any other reason. A package where every dollar has a document — and every document is where the reviewer expects it — gets funded faster and builds the kind of reputation that makes the next loan easier.
Frequently asked
What goes into a bank draw package?
Typically: a cover sheet summarizing amounts by line item, invoices or receipts backing each line, proof of payment for previously funded work, and lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers. Some lenders also want inspection reports and a budget-vs-actual summary.
Can subcontractors sign lien waivers electronically?
Yes. NeatBuild sends each sub a secure signing link; they review the waiver and sign on their phone. The signed PDF attaches to the draw package automatically.
Does NeatBuild support conditional and unconditional waivers?
Both, in progress and final forms — four waiver types total, with the through-date filled automatically from the bills being waived.
More NeatBuild features