Construction Loans in Austin, TX
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Austin, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Austin
14 lenders offering construction loans in the Austin, TX 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.
Austin Commercial Real Estate Market
Austin's CRE market has experienced extraordinary growth driven by a technology sector boom that has attracted Tesla's Gigafactory, Samsung's semiconductor expansion, Apple's $1 billion campus in Northwest Austin, and Google and Meta offices downtown. The Domain and Domain Northside in North Austin have become the metro's second downtown, with millions of square feet of office, retail, and multifamily space catering to tech-sector tenants. South Congress (SoCo) and East Austin have been transformed from gritty residential neighborhoods into high-demand creative office, retail, and hospitality submarkets. The southeastern corridor toward Del Valle, anchored by Tesla's Giga Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, represents the newest industrial and manufacturing growth frontier, while the Round Rock-Georgetown corridor along I-35 is absorbing massive suburban commercial development.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing facility in southeastern Travis County producing Cybertrucks and Model Ys
- ●Samsung Austin Semiconductor's expanded chip fabrication facility in Taylor, Texas
- ●Apple's $1 billion Northwest Austin campus and the Domain tech office corridor
- ●University of Texas at Austin, Dell Technologies, and the broader tech ecosystem along the MoPac and I-35 corridors
Market Insight
Austin's office market experienced rapid rent escalation and then significant adjustment as tech sector layoffs and return-to-office uncertainty increased sublease availability — borrowers should pay close attention to sublet overhang, particularly in the CBD and Domain submarkets.
Construction Loans in Austin, Texas
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 Austin metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, 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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