Construction Loans in McAllen, TX
Find lenders offering construction loans in the McAllen, including Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 14 lenders.
Construction Lenders Serving McAllen
14 lenders offering construction loans in the McAllen, 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.
McAllen Commercial Real Estate Market
McAllen anchors the Rio Grande Valley market, one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, with CRE demand driven by cross-border trade with Mexico, healthcare services, and retail serving both U.S. and Mexican consumers. The Anzalduas and McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridges process billions of dollars in annual trade, supporting warehouse, cold storage, and customs brokerage facilities along the US-83 expressway corridor. The Trenton Road and North 10th Street commercial corridors are the primary retail and medical office nodes, with DHR Health — one of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the U.S. — expanding its campus and specialty clinics. The region's young and growing population, combined with relatively low land costs, has attracted national retailers and restaurant chains that view the Valley as an underserved market with significant upside.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade through the McAllen-Hidalgo and Anzalduas international bridges
- ●DHR Health hospital system, one of the largest physician-owned medical campuses in the country
- ●South Texas College and UT Rio Grande Valley expanding educational campuses and research facilities
- ●Retail sector serving both U.S. residents and Mexican cross-border shoppers from Reynosa and the interior
Market Insight
McAllen's retail market uniquely benefits from significant Mexican cross-border shopping traffic, with an estimated 30-40% of retail spending in the metro coming from Mexican nationals — a dynamic that creates outsized demand for shopping centers and big-box retail along the expressway corridor.
Construction Loans in McAllen, 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 McAllen metro area, borrowers can access 14 lenders offering Construction financing, including Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, 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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