Construction Loans in Raleigh, NC
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Raleigh, including Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Raleigh
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Raleigh, 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.
Raleigh Commercial Real Estate Market
Raleigh-Durham's Research Triangle is one of the premier technology and life sciences corridors in the country, anchored by Duke University, NC State University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) itself spans 7,000 acres and houses over 300 companies, though tenants increasingly favor the mixed-use urban environments of downtown Raleigh, downtown Durham, and the emerging Hub RTP redevelopment. Office demand has been driven by major expansions from Apple, Google, and Epic Games, all of which have established or expanded Triangle campuses. The Warehouse District and Glenwood South neighborhoods in downtown Raleigh have become focal points for adaptive reuse and new construction of office and mixed-use projects.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Apple's $1 billion Research Triangle campus and Google's Durham engineering hub driving tech office demand
- ●Duke University Health System and UNC Health fueling medical office and life sciences lab space absorption
- ●Research Triangle Park's ongoing redevelopment into a mixed-use innovation district
- ●Epic Games headquarters in Cary attracting gaming and interactive media companies to the region
Market Insight
Hub RTP, a 100-acre mixed-use redevelopment within Research Triangle Park, represents the largest transformation project in the park's 60-year history, adding retail, hotel, residential, and modern office space to an area historically dominated by single-use corporate campuses.
Construction Loans in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, 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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