Construction Loans in Orange County, CA
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Orange County, including Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Orange County
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Orange County, 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.
Orange County Commercial Real Estate Market
Orange County offers a diversified CRE market anchored by the Irvine Spectrum and South Coast Metro office corridors, which host major tenants in technology, financial services, and professional services. The Irvine Company's extensive land holdings and master-planned development approach give the submarket a distinctive character, with tightly controlled supply and consistently strong rents. The Anaheim Resort district, centered on Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, drives hospitality and entertainment-related CRE demand. Industrial activity concentrates in the Airport Area near John Wayne Airport and in the older infill markets of Anaheim and Santa Ana, where smaller flex and warehouse properties serve local distribution needs.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Irvine Spectrum and Great Park Neighborhoods tech and life sciences campus growth
- ●Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center tourism economy
- ●Broadcom, Western Digital, and semiconductor company headquarters
- ●John Wayne Airport (SNA) and related business travel infrastructure
Market Insight
Irvine Company controls a significant share of Orange County's Class A office inventory, and its pricing discipline has historically kept OC office rents more stable than peer markets during downturns, which is a key dynamic for tenants and investors to understand.
Construction Loans in Orange County, 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 Orange County metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, 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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