Construction Loans in Detroit, MI
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Detroit, including Dearborn, Troy, Southfield, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Detroit
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Detroit, MI 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.
Detroit Commercial Real Estate Market
Detroit's commercial real estate market has undergone a dramatic revitalization over the past decade, with billions of dollars flowing into the greater downtown area. The District Detroit, anchored by the $862 million Little Caesars Arena, has attracted office, residential, and retail development along Woodward Avenue between downtown and Midtown. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock real estate portfolio has acquired and renovated over 100 properties totaling more than 18 million square feet in the downtown core. The Corktown neighborhood, anchored by Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central Station redevelopment into a mobility innovation campus, represents the next major growth submarket. Industrial demand remains robust along the I-75 and I-94 corridors serving the automotive supply chain.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Automotive industry headquarters including GM's Renaissance Center, Ford in Corktown, and Stellantis
- ●Bedrock/Quicken Loans (Rocket Companies) downtown office and mixed-use portfolio
- ●Henry Ford Health, Beaumont, and Detroit Medical Center hospital system campuses
- ●Michigan Central Station mobility innovation campus and Corktown tech hub development
Market Insight
Detroit's Transformational Brownfield program has approved over $1 billion in tax increment financing for major CRE projects, and the city's Opportunity Zone coverage of most of the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods offers investors significant capital gains tax benefits.
Construction Loans in Detroit, Michigan
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 Detroit metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Dearborn, Troy, Southfield, 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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