Construction Loans in Kansas City, MO
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Kansas City, including Independence, Lee's Summit, Liberty, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Kansas City
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Kansas City, MO 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.
Kansas City Commercial Real Estate Market
Kansas City has emerged as a top-tier Midwest CRE market with strong fundamentals across office, industrial, and multifamily sectors. The Country Club Plaza and downtown Power & Light District serve as primary retail and entertainment anchors, while the Crossroads Arts District has become a magnet for creative office and adaptive-reuse investment. The metro's industrial market is among the fastest-growing in the nation, with massive speculative warehouse construction along the I-35 corridor in Edgerton and Gardner near the BNSF intermodal facility. The Animal Health Corridor stretching from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, is centered in Kansas City and houses over 300 animal health companies responsible for 56% of total worldwide animal health sales.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●BNSF intermodal logistics hub in Edgerton driving massive industrial and distribution center development
- ●Cerner (Oracle Health) campus in South Kansas City and the growing health-tech sector
- ●Animal Health Corridor headquarters including Zoetis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Hill's Pet Nutrition
- ●Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and financial services firms in the downtown core
Market Insight
Kansas City's industrial market has been one of the nation's fastest-expanding, with over 30 million square feet of new warehouse and distribution space delivered since 2020, largely driven by the BNSF intermodal facility in Edgerton and the metro's central U.S. logistics advantages.
Construction Loans in Kansas City, Missouri
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 Kansas City metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Independence, Lee's Summit, Liberty, 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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