Construction Loans in Houston, TX
Find lenders offering construction loans in the Houston, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving Houston
14 lenders offering construction loans in the Houston, 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.
Houston Commercial Real Estate Market
Houston is the energy capital of the world, with the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sector forming the backbone of the office and industrial CRE markets, though the city has significantly diversified into healthcare, life sciences, and aerospace. The Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex with over 60 institutions — is a primary driver of medical office, lab, and hospitality demand in the Midtown and Med Center corridors. The Energy Corridor along I-10 West and the Westchase District are established office submarkets for energy companies, while the Port of Houston's industrial complex along the Ship Channel generates massive demand for petrochemical, refining, and logistics facilities. The Katy Freeway corridor and The Woodlands master-planned community are the metro's most active suburban growth nodes for mixed-use and corporate campus development.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, anchoring healthcare and life sciences CRE demand
- ●Energy sector headquarters including ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton
- ●Port of Houston, the nation's largest port by foreign waterborne tonnage, driving Ship Channel industrial development
- ●NASA Johnson Space Center and the Clear Lake aerospace corridor
Market Insight
Houston has no zoning ordinance, making it the largest U.S. city without traditional zoning — which provides developers greater flexibility in land use but requires careful due diligence on deed restrictions, municipal utility districts, and flood plain regulations.
Construction Loans in Houston, 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 Houston metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, 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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