Construction Loans in Shreveport, LA
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Shreveport, including Bossier City, Minden, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Shreveport
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Shreveport, LA area.
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.
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.
Shreveport Commercial Real Estate Market
Shreveport's commercial real estate market reflects a mid-sized city undergoing economic transition away from oil and gas dependency toward healthcare, military, and gaming-driven demand. The downtown core has seen adaptive-reuse projects converting historic buildings along Texas Street and Commerce Street into mixed-use properties. Barksdale Air Force Base in neighboring Bossier City is the region's largest employer and generates consistent demand for retail, multifamily, and hospitality along the Bossier Strip. Industrial activity concentrates along the I-20 corridor and the Port of Shreveport-Bossier's inland intermodal facilities.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Barksdale Air Force Base and its 8,000-plus military and civilian workforce
- ●Shreveport-Bossier casino and gaming corridor along the Red River
- ●Willis-Knighton Health System and Ochsner LSU Health medical campuses
- ●Port of Shreveport-Bossier intermodal logistics hub on the Red River
Market Insight
Shreveport's Restoration Tax Abatement program freezes property tax assessments at pre-improvement values for up to 10 years on qualifying commercial rehabilitation projects, providing significant savings for investors renovating the city's aging downtown commercial stock.
Construction Loans in Shreveport, Louisiana
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 Shreveport metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Bossier City, Minden, 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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