Construction Loans in Hartford, CT
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Hartford, including West Hartford, New Britain, East Hartford, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Hartford
14 lenders offering construction loans in the Hartford, CT area.
ConnectOne Bank
SBAENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
New Jersey-based commercial bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, construction lending, and business banking. Serves entrepreneurs and businesses in the New York-New Jersey metro area.
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+.
CoreVest Finance
Irvine, CA
Rental portfolio and bridge lender for residential real estate investors. Build-to-rent and portfolio financing specialist. Redwood Trust subsidiary.
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.
Stbridge Capital
Los Angeles, CA
Private money lender in California. Bridge, fix-and-flip, and ground-up construction loans. Fast closings for experienced investors.
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.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Hartford Commercial Real Estate Market
Hartford is the historic insurance capital of the United States, with companies like The Hartford, Aetna (now part of CVS Health), and Travelers maintaining significant operations in the metro. The downtown core along Main Street and Asylum Street has experienced elevated office vacancy as insurers consolidated and adopted hybrid work models, creating opportunities for adaptive reuse investors. West Hartford Center has become the metro's premier retail and dining destination, commanding top rents in the region. The I-91 corridor and the Bradley International Airport area in Windsor Locks support industrial and logistics tenancy, including Pratt & Whitney's jet engine manufacturing operations.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Insurance industry headquarters and operations (The Hartford, Travelers, Lincoln Financial)
- ●Pratt & Whitney (RTX Corporation) jet engine manufacturing and engineering in East Hartford
- ●Hartford HealthCare and Trinity Health Of New England hospital systems
- ●University of Connecticut and its Hartford campus expansion in the downtown core
Market Insight
Connecticut's judicial foreclosure process averages 18 to 36 months, which is among the longest in the nation, and CRE lenders active in the Hartford market must factor this extended timeline into their risk modeling and distressed asset recovery assumptions.
Construction Loans in Hartford, Connecticut
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 Hartford metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including West Hartford, New Britain, East Hartford, 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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