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Construction Loans

Ground-up and rehab financing for builders and developers — land acquisition, horizontal development, and vertical construction, with draw schedules built around your build timeline.

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Quick Answer

Construction loans fund land acquisition, horizontal development, and vertical builds in draws tied to your build timeline, rather than disbursing the full loan at closing — many convert automatically into a permanent mortgage once the build is finished.

Program Highlights

Funded as the build progresses.

Scope

Land to Finished Lots or Homes

Land acquisition, horizontal development, and vertical ground-up construction are all fundable, not just the final build phase.

Funding

Draw Schedule Tied to Milestones

Funds release as foundation, framing, rough-in, and finishes are completed and verified.

Builder

Licensed GC or Owner-Builder

Most programs require a licensed general contractor; some allow experienced owner-builders.

Who This Program Fits

Builders and developers taking a project from raw land to finished lots or homes, investors building spec homes or ground-up rentals, and anyone tackling a major rehab beyond what a standard renovation loan covers.

What You'll Typically Need

Draw-schedule funding Land & horizontal development Licensed GC or owner-builder Entity vesting standard Construction-to-permanent options Nationwide lending

FAQ

Construction loan questions.

How do draws work during construction?

Funds release in stages tied to completed milestones (foundation, framing, rough-in, finishes), each verified before the next draw is released.

Can this loan convert to a permanent mortgage?

Some of our programs offer construction-to-permanent structures; others are stand-alone and refinanced separately once the build is complete — we'll match the right structure to your plan.

Do you fund land acquisition and horizontal development, or just the vertical build?

Both — beyond vertical construction, we also fund land acquisition and horizontal development (grading, utilities, roads) for builders taking a project from raw land to finished lots or homes.

Do I need my own builder already lined up?

Most programs require a licensed general contractor, though some allow experienced owner-builders — tell us your situation and we'll find the right fit.

Program details last reviewed October 21, 2026.

Contact

Tell us about the deal.

Send the basics and we'll come back with what it'll take to fund it — usually within one business day.

Office
Raleigh, NC · Lending Nationwide
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM ET

Application

Ready when you are.

A few quick questions about the deal — no SSN, no documents, no commitment yet. Just enough for us to tell you what it'll take to fund it.

  • ⏱ Takes 2 minutes
  • 🔒 Free, no obligation
  • 📞 We respond within 1 business day