Construction Loans in Salem, OR
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Salem, including Keizer, Woodburn, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Salem
13 lenders offering construction loans in the Salem, OR 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.
Salem Commercial Real Estate Market
Salem's CRE market is anchored by its role as Oregon's state capital, with government office space and associated professional services creating a stable but growth-limited demand base. The Mill Creek Corporate Center and the Lancaster Drive corridor serve as the primary commercial nodes, while the downtown core has seen incremental revitalization with mixed-use projects along the Willamette River waterfront. Salem Health and Willamette University are significant institutional anchors that generate steady demand for medical office, student housing, and neighborhood retail. Compared to Portland, Salem offers substantially lower land costs and rents, attracting value-oriented investors and businesses priced out of the I-5 corridor's larger metro.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Oregon state government operations employing thousands of workers in the Capitol Mall area
- ●Salem Health hospital system and its expanding medical campus network
- ●Willamette University and Chemeketa Community College anchoring educational employment
- ●Food processing and agriculture industry centered in the mid-Willamette Valley
Market Insight
Salem's position as the state capital provides an unusually recession-resistant tenant base, as government leasing accounts for a significant share of Class A and B office occupancy, keeping vacancy rates more stable than in market-driven metros.
Construction Loans in Salem, Oregon
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 Salem metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering Construction financing, including Keizer, Woodburn, 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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