Construction Loans in Charlotte, NC
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Charlotte, including Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Charlotte
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Charlotte, NC area.
Bank of America
LocalCharlotte, 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.
Charlotte Commercial Real Estate Market
Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States, headquartering Bank of America and Truist Financial, which anchors a dense office market in the Uptown CBD and South End corridors. The South End submarket has transformed into a mixed-use destination along the LYNX Blue Line light rail, attracting tech firms and driving some of the highest office and retail rents outside Uptown. Industrial demand is concentrated along the I-85 corridor through the Northlake and University City areas, fueled by population growth that has consistently placed Charlotte among the top five fastest-growing large metros. The city's Opportunity Zone designations in West Charlotte and the FreeMoreWest neighborhood have drawn new multifamily and mixed-use development capital.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Bank of America and Truist Financial headquarter operations driving Class A office absorption
- ●LYNX Blue Line light rail corridor spurring transit-oriented mixed-use development in South End and NoDa
- ●I-85 logistics corridor serving a metro population that surpassed 2.6 million
- ●Atrium Health and Novant Health systems generating sustained medical office demand
Market Insight
Charlotte's South End submarket has seen over 10 million square feet of new mixed-use development since the LYNX Blue Line opened, making it one of the most active transit-oriented development corridors in the Southeast.
Construction Loans in Charlotte, North Carolina
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 Charlotte metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, 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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