Construction Loans in Fort Wayne, IN
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Fort Wayne, including New Haven, Huntertown, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Fort Wayne
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Fort Wayne, IN area.
Merchants Capital
LocalIndianapolis, IN
Bank-backed commercial lender active in 47 states. Over $6.8B in financing. Specializes in multifamily, affordable housing, and healthcare.
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.
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.
Fort Wayne Commercial Real Estate Market
Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city and has undergone a notable downtown revitalization anchored by the Riverfront Promenade along the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee rivers, which has attracted mixed-use development, hospitality, and Class A office projects. The Southwest and Dupont Road corridors serve as the primary suburban retail and office zones, while the I-69 corridor has driven industrial and logistics expansion. Major employers include Parkview Health (the metro's largest employer with over 15,000 workers), Lincoln Financial Group, General Motors' truck assembly plant, and BorgWarner. The city's low cost of living and competitive wage rates have made it attractive for back-office operations and light manufacturing tenants.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Parkview Health system expansion and regional medical campus investment
- ●General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly truck manufacturing plant
- ●Downtown Riverfront Promenade revitalization and mixed-use development
- ●I-69 corridor industrial and logistics growth
Market Insight
Fort Wayne's Electric Works project — a $300 million adaptive reuse of the former General Electric campus — is transforming 39 acres into a mixed-use innovation district with office, retail, and residential space, representing one of the largest redevelopment projects in the state.
Construction Loans in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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 Fort Wayne metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including New Haven, Huntertown, 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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