Construction Loans in Fresno, CA
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Fresno, including Clovis, Madera, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Fresno
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Fresno, CA area.
CoreVest Finance
LocalIrvine, CA
Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.
Stbridge Capital
LocalLos Angeles, CA
Private money lender in California. Bridge, fix-and-flip, and ground-up construction loans. Fast closings for experienced investors.
Wells Fargo
LocalSan Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
One of the largest US banks. Commercial real estate lending, construction financing, and SBA loans through nationwide branch network.
Broadmark Realty Capital
Seattle, WA
Private real estate lender offering bridge, construction, and land loans. Now part of Ready Capital. Loans from $500K to $25M+.
JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
Major CMBS originator and commercial lender. Full range of CRE financing including conduit, agency, and balance sheet.
KeyBank Real Estate Capital
Cleveland, OH
Major bank CRE lender. Balance sheet, agency, and CMBS lending for multifamily, office, retail, and industrial properties.
Lima One Capital
Greenville, SC
Private lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans require 1.5+ ratio, min FICO 700. 5, 10, and 30-year options. Up to 75% LTV on purchases.
Merchants Capital
Indianapolis, IN
Bank-backed commercial lender active in 47 states. Over $6.8B in financing. Specializes in multifamily, affordable housing, and healthcare.
New Silver Lending
FL
Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.
PNC Real Estate
Pittsburgh, PA
Top-10 US bank with dedicated commercial real estate lending. Construction, bridge, and permanent financing for major property types.
US Bank
Minneapolis, MN
Fifth-largest US bank. CRE lending including construction, permanent, and SBA loans. Strong in multifamily and affordable housing.
Vaster
Miami, FL
Commercial bridge loan lender for CRE investors. Flexible short-term financing for acquisition, rehab, and construction.
Fresno Commercial Real Estate Market
Fresno is the commercial hub of California's San Joaquin Valley, the world's most productive agricultural region, and its CRE market reflects the interplay of agribusiness, healthcare, and a growing logistics sector. The Shaw Avenue corridor in north Fresno and the River Park development are the metro's primary retail and office nodes, while agricultural cold storage and food processing facilities concentrate along the Highway 99 and Golden State Boulevard corridors. Downtown Fresno has seen incremental revitalization through Opportunity Zone investment and the Fulton Street pedestrian mall reopening to vehicle traffic. The planned California High-Speed Rail station in downtown could catalyze significant transit-oriented development, though timeline uncertainty remains.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Agribusiness headquarters and food processing operations (Sun-Maid, Producers Dairy)
- ●Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center health systems
- ●California State University, Fresno campus and workforce development programs
- ●Amazon and cold chain logistics operations along the Highway 99 corridor
Market Insight
Fresno has positioned itself as a value alternative for Central Valley distribution, with industrial lease rates running roughly one-third of Inland Empire pricing, attracting e-commerce and food logistics tenants seeking access to Northern and Central California markets.
Construction Loans in Fresno, California
Commercial construction loans fund new development or major rehabilitation projects. Funds are disbursed in stages as construction progresses. Most are short-term (12-36 months) and convert to permanent financing upon completion. In the Fresno metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Clovis, Madera, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $500K to $100M with rates from 7% - 10%.
Who Should Consider Construction Loans?
- Ground-up development
- Major renovations
- Land + construction
- Build-to-suit projects
Key Requirements
- Detailed construction plans and budget
- Licensed general contractor
- Building permits
- Development experience (strongly preferred)
- 20-35% equity
Advantages
- ✓Interest only on drawn funds
- ✓Funds disbursed as needed
- ✓Can include land acquisition
- ✓Construction-to-permanent options available
Considerations
- •Requires detailed plans and budgets
- •Draw schedule inspections
- •Higher rates during construction
- •Completion risk on borrower
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