Construction Loans in Billings, MT
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Billings, including Laurel, Lockwood, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Billings
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Billings, MT 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.
Billings Commercial Real Estate Market
Billings is Montana's largest city and the primary trade center for a vast region spanning eastern Montana, northern Wyoming, and western North and South Dakota. The commercial real estate market is driven by energy-sector services, healthcare, and agriculture-related businesses, with office demand concentrated along the North 27th Street corridor and in the downtown core along Broadway. The Heights neighborhood and West End along Grand Avenue and King Avenue West have seen the most new retail and hospitality construction. As the region's medical hub, Billings' two major hospital campuses generate steady demand for medical office buildings and associated clinical space.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Billings Clinic and St. Vincent Healthcare (SCL Health) regional hospital campuses
- ●Energy-sector service companies supporting Bakken and Powder River Basin operations
- ●Regional trade hub for agriculture and ranching operations across a 500-mile radius
- ●Yellowstone County's role as Montana's most populous county driving residential-adjacent commercial growth
Market Insight
Montana has no state sales tax, giving Billings a retail draw advantage that attracts shoppers from surrounding states — particularly Wyoming — and supports higher retail sales per capita than would be expected for a city of its size.
Construction Loans in Billings, Montana
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 Billings metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Laurel, Lockwood, 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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