Construction Loans in Nashville, TN
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Nashville, including Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Nashville
14 lenders offering construction loans in the Nashville, 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.
Nashville Commercial Real Estate Market
Nashville's CRE market has been one of the nation's top performers, fueled by corporate relocations, healthcare industry dominance, and a cultural economy centered on music and entertainment that drives tourism and hospitality demand. The Gulch, SoBro (South of Broadway), and WeHo (Wedgewood-Houston) neighborhoods have seen explosive mixed-use development, while the MetroCenter and Nashville Yards projects are reshaping the downtown office landscape. Nashville is home to the headquarters of over 300 healthcare companies — including HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems, and Acadia Healthcare — making it the undisputed capital of the U.S. healthcare industry. The suburban Franklin-Cool Springs and Murfreesboro corridors have attracted significant corporate office and industrial development as the metro's population growth has exceeded 100 people per day during peak years.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems, and 300+ healthcare company headquarters forming the nation's largest healthcare management cluster
- ●Oracle's planned $1.2 billion campus on the East Bank of the Cumberland River
- ●Amazon Operations Center of Excellence and other tech company expansions in the Nashville Yards district
- ●Tourism economy generating over $10 billion annually, anchored by Broadway honky-tonks, the Grand Ole Opry, and major event venues
Market Insight
Nashville's East Bank development plan envisions transforming 338 acres across the Cumberland River from downtown into a mixed-use district including a new NFL stadium for the Tennessee Titans, representing what could be the largest single urban redevelopment project in the Southeast.
Construction Loans in Nashville, 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 Nashville metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, 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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