Construction Loans in Bangor, ME
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Bangor, including Brewer, Orono, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Bangor
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Bangor, ME 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.
Bangor Commercial Real Estate Market
Bangor serves as the commercial hub for northern and eastern Maine, with a CRE market driven by regional healthcare, retail, and its role as a gateway to Acadia National Park and Maine's north woods. The Broadway and Stillwater Avenue corridors form the primary retail market, anchored by the Bangor Mall area and surrounding strip retail. Downtown Bangor along Main Street and Harlow Street has seen a modest revival with restaurant, office, and hospitality tenants filling formerly vacant storefronts. The former Dow Air Force Base site, now Bangor International Airport, supports logistics and air cargo operations with adjacent industrial and flex space.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, the region's largest hospital and employer
- ●Bangor International Airport cargo and refueling operations serving transatlantic routes
- ●University of Maine in nearby Orono generating student housing and retail demand
- ●Gateway tourism to Acadia National Park and Katahdin region driving hospitality investment
Market Insight
Bangor benefits from Maine's Pine Tree Development Zone program, which offers income tax credits, sales tax exemptions, and employment tax increment financing for qualifying businesses — making it one of the most incentive-rich environments for commercial tenants in northern New England.
Construction Loans in Bangor, Maine
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 Bangor metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Brewer, Orono, 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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