Construction Loans
Ground-up construction and major renovation financing for commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Interest-only during construction.
Best for
- Ground-up commercial development
- Multifamily and mixed-use construction
- Hotel construction and major PIP
- Substantial rehab / value-add reposition
What you'll need to qualify
- 20–35% sponsor equity contribution
- Sponsor with comparable build experience
- GC with bonded capacity and matching scope
- Pre-leasing or take-out commitment for stabilization
How it works
- 1
Provide site plans, GMP/budget, sponsor experience, and exit strategy (mini-perm, take-out, or sale).
- 2
We arrange senior construction debt — bank, debt fund, or HUD/agency depending on asset and sponsor.
- 3
Funds disburse in monthly draws against verified construction progress and lender inspections.
The trade-offs
Pros
- • Interest-only during the build
- • Bridge to permanent financing after stabilization
- • Larger leverage with HUD/agency for multifamily
Trade-offs
- • Lender inspections at every draw
- • Interest reserves and contingency required
- • Cost overruns are sponsor responsibility
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What loan amounts does Construction loan financing cover?
$1M – $100M+. 20–35% sponsor equity contribution
How fast can a Construction loan close?
45 – 90 days. Funds disburse in monthly draws against verified construction progress and lender inspections.
What rate should I expect?
Competitive market rates for well-qualified borrowers, on terms of 12 – 36 months (interest-only). Actual pricing depends on leverage, sponsor experience, asset quality and where the debt markets are — the rate on your term sheet is the one that counts.
What do I need to qualify?
20–35% sponsor equity contribution. Sponsor with comparable build experience. GC with bonded capacity and matching scope. Pre-leasing or take-out commitment for stabilization.
What should I watch out for?
Lender inspections at every draw. Interest reserves and contingency required. Cost overruns are sponsor responsibility. We'll tell you which of these actually bite on your deal rather than leaving you to find out at underwriting.
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