Construction Loans in Orlando, FL
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Orlando, including Kissimmee, Sanford, Winter Park, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Orlando
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Orlando, 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.
Orlando Commercial Real Estate Market
Orlando's commercial real estate market extends well beyond its tourism base, with the Lake Nona Medical City attracting major healthcare and life sciences tenants, and the University of Central Florida Research Park generating demand for tech-oriented office space. The International Drive corridor remains the hospitality epicenter, but submarkets like Downtown Orlando, Maitland Center, and Lake Mary have diversified the office market. Industrial demand has surged along the Florida Turnpike and SR-429 corridors as distribution companies seek central Florida positioning. The metro's population growth — consistently among the top five nationally — underpins strong multifamily and retail fundamentals.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Lake Nona Medical City and VA hospital campus expanding healthcare and life sciences demand
- ●Theme park and hospitality ecosystem along International Drive and surrounding corridors
- ●University of Central Florida Research Park technology and defense tenants
- ●Population growth driving retail and multifamily demand in suburban corridors like Lake Nona and Horizon West
Market Insight
Orlando's Creative Village, a 68-acre mixed-use development in the downtown core, is anchored by UCF's downtown campus and has generated over $1 billion in planned public and private investment, creating new office and multifamily opportunities adjacent to the Amtrak SunRail station.
Construction Loans in Orlando, 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 Orlando metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Kissimmee, Sanford, Winter Park, 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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