Construction Loans in Jacksonville, FL
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Jacksonville, including St. Augustine, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Jacksonville
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Jacksonville, FL area.
New Silver Lending
LocalFL
Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.
Vaster
LocalMiami, FL
Commercial bridge loan lender for CRE investors. Flexible short-term financing for acquisition, rehab, and construction.
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.
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.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Jacksonville Commercial Real Estate Market
Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S., offering extensive development capacity that keeps commercial land costs well below South Florida levels. The Southside/Gate Parkway corridor houses major financial operations for Deutsche Bank, FIS, and Black Knight, while JAXPORT's growing container volumes have spurred industrial development along the Northside and Westside. Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing revitalization with the former Shipyards site and Lot J project adjacent to TIAA Bank Field. The city's military presence — Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville — provides a stable economic anchor and drives demand for government-contracted office and industrial space.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●JAXPORT container terminal expansion and Northside logistics corridor
- ●Financial services operations centers for FIS, Black Knight, and Deutsche Bank
- ●Naval Station Mayport and NAS Jacksonville military-driven demand
- ●Downtown Shipyards and Lot J redevelopment catalyzing urban core investment
Market Insight
Jacksonville offers a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program that can provide $3,000 to $6,000 per job created for qualifying businesses, and the city's Northside industrial corridor benefits from a Foreign Trade Zone designation that reduces duty costs for import-dependent tenants.
Construction Loans in Jacksonville, Florida
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 Jacksonville metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including St. Augustine, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, 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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