Construction Loans in Memphis, TN
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Memphis, including Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Memphis
14 lenders offering construction loans in the Memphis, TN area.
ConnectOne Bank
SBAENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ
New Jersey-based commercial bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, construction lending, and business banking. Serves entrepreneurs and businesses in the New York-New Jersey metro 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.
Memphis Commercial Real Estate Market
Memphis is a nationally significant logistics and distribution hub, home to FedEx's global SuperHub at Memphis International Airport — the busiest cargo airport in North America — which anchors an extensive industrial and warehouse market in the Olive Branch, Southaven, and I-269 corridors. The downtown Medical District, home to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has attracted billions in biomedical research investment and is the city's primary growth engine for medical office and life sciences space. The Beale Street entertainment district and the revitalized Edge District generate tourism and hospitality demand, while the Crosstown Concourse adaptive reuse project has demonstrated a model for repurposing large-scale commercial buildings. Industrial properties in the Southeast Memphis and I-55 corridors remain the market's strongest CRE performers by volume.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●FedEx global SuperHub at Memphis International Airport, the busiest cargo airport in North America
- ●St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's $12.9 billion six-year expansion program
- ●Ford Motor Company's BlueOval City EV manufacturing complex in nearby Stanton, Tennessee
- ●International Paper, AutoZone, and First Horizon headquarters anchoring downtown office demand
Market Insight
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is investing $12.9 billion over six years in its campus expansion in the Memphis Medical District, making it one of the largest single-institution capital investment programs in any U.S. city and a major catalyst for adjacent CRE development.
Construction Loans in Memphis, Tennessee
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 Memphis metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, 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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