Construction Loans in West Palm Beach, FL
Find lenders offering construction loans in the West Palm Beach, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving West Palm Beach
13 lenders offering construction loans in the West Palm Beach, 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.
West Palm Beach Commercial Real Estate Market
West Palm Beach has undergone a dramatic transformation from a secondary South Florida market into a premier destination for financial services firms, with Goldman Sachs, Elliott Management, and Point72 establishing offices along the Clematis Street and Flagler Drive waterfront corridors. The city's downtown has seen a surge in Class A office construction and adaptive reuse projects, while the surrounding Palm Beach County markets of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Jupiter attract a mix of corporate users and family offices. Industrial demand in the western portions of the county, particularly along Southern Boulevard and the Turnpike, has increased as South Florida's logistics footprint expands northward. Palm Beach County's high-net-worth population supports luxury retail and hospitality CRE at levels disproportionate to its metro size.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Financial firm relocations from New York, including Goldman Sachs and Elliott Management
- ●Family office and wealth management cluster along the Palm Beach County coastline
- ●Boca Raton and Delray Beach office and mixed-use expansion along Federal Highway
- ●Scripps Research Institute and Max Planck Florida driving life sciences demand in Jupiter
Market Insight
Palm Beach County's commercial rents have increased sharply as hedge funds and private equity firms bid for limited Class A space downtown, with some lease rates rivaling Brickell — a reversal of the historical discount this market carried relative to Miami-Dade.
Construction Loans in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, 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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