Construction Loans in Los Angeles, CA
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Los Angeles, including Long Beach, Santa Monica, Pasadena, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Los Angeles
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Los Angeles, 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.
Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Market
Los Angeles is the largest CRE market on the West Coast, with deeply specialized submarkets ranging from the Arts District's creative office conversions to the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach industrial complex, the largest container port system in the Western Hemisphere. The Westside markets of Century City, Santa Monica, and Culver City command the region's highest office rents, driven by entertainment, technology, and professional services tenants. Downtown LA's adaptive reuse ordinance has transformed the Historic Core and South Park neighborhoods with residential, hotel, and mixed-use projects. The San Fernando Valley and South Bay submarkets provide more affordable office and industrial alternatives, while the Hollywood and Burbank media corridor remains the epicenter of studio and production space demand.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach complex and related logistics infrastructure
- ●Entertainment industry studios and production facilities (Walt Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros.)
- ●Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and Keck Medicine of USC hospital systems
- ●SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne and the aerospace defense corridor along the South Bay
Market Insight
Los Angeles's 2028 Olympic Games preparations are driving billions in infrastructure investment including transit expansions, hotel development, and venue construction, creating CRE opportunities in neighborhoods near competition and event sites.
Construction Loans in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Long Beach, Santa Monica, Pasadena, 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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