Construction Loans in Miami, FL
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Miami, including Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Hialeah, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Miami
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Miami, 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.
Miami Commercial Real Estate Market
Miami's commercial real estate market is driven by its status as the gateway to Latin America, with the Brickell Financial District serving as the densest concentration of banking and finance offices in the Southeast. Submarkets like Wynwood and the Design District have transformed from warehouse zones into high-rent retail and creative office corridors, while Doral and the Airport West area dominate industrial and logistics activity tied to Miami International Airport. South Florida has attracted a wave of financial firms and hedge funds relocating from New York, pushing Class A office rents in Brickell to among the highest in the Sun Belt. The multifamily and condo market remains robust, fueled by international capital flows and persistent domestic migration from the Northeast.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Latin American trade and banking corridor anchored by Brickell Financial District
- ●Miami International Airport cargo operations driving Doral and Airport West industrial demand
- ●Financial firm and hedge fund relocations from New York and Connecticut
- ●International buyer capital flowing into Wynwood, Edgewater, and Design District mixed-use projects
Market Insight
Miami-Dade County's commercial property values are reassessed annually at full market value with no cap on increases, and the county's combined millage rate makes wind and flood insurance costs a critical factor — coastal properties can see insurance expenses consume 10% or more of gross rental income.
Construction Loans in Miami, 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 Miami metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Hialeah, 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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