Construction Loans in Albuquerque, NM
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Albuquerque, including Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Albuquerque
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Albuquerque, NM 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.
Albuquerque Commercial Real Estate Market
Albuquerque's commercial real estate market is substantially driven by federal defense installations, national laboratories, and the state's burgeoning film production industry. Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base, both located on the southeast side of the city, employ tens of thousands and support a surrounding cluster of defense contractors and technology firms along the Eubank corridor. The downtown and EDo (East Downtown) districts have attracted adaptive reuse and new construction projects, including the conversion of historic Route 66-era buildings into boutique hotels and creative office space. The Mesa del Sol planned community on the city's southern edge has attracted Netflix's Albuquerque Studios expansion and other film production facilities taking advantage of New Mexico's generous tax incentive program.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base generating defense contractor and technology firm demand
- ●Netflix Albuquerque Studios and other film production facilities driving industrial and hospitality absorption
- ●University of New Mexico and UNM Health Sciences Center anchoring medical office and research space demand
- ●Intel's Rio Rancho semiconductor fabrication facility supporting technology-sector employment in the metro
Market Insight
New Mexico offers a 25-35% refundable film production tax credit with no annual cap, which has attracted Netflix to invest over $2 billion in Albuquerque production facilities, creating sustained demand for studio space, warehouses, and short-term furnished housing.
Construction Loans in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Albuquerque metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, 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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