Construction Loans in Wisconsin
Browse 13 lenders offering construction loans in Wisconsin. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Construction Lenders in Wisconsin
13 lenders offering construction loans to borrowers in Wisconsin.
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.
About Construction Loans in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin, 13 lenders currently offer Construction financing with loan amounts from $500K to $100M and rates typically ranging from 7% - 10%.
Wisconsin Market Overview
Wisconsin maintains a strong manufacturing base, with the Milwaukee metro serving as a hub for industrial equipment, healthcare, and financial services. The state's food processing and dairy industries support significant industrial CRE demand.
Wisconsin's judicial foreclosure process includes a one-year right of redemption period for commercial properties, one of the longest in the nation, which significantly extends the distressed asset resolution timeline for CRE lenders. The state's Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) program is extensively used, with over 1,000 active TIF districts providing property tax increment capture to support CRE development infrastructure and improvements. Milwaukee's Opportunity Zone neighborhoods and the city's Brew City Catalyst program have stimulated commercial investment in transitional areas, while the state's manufacturing heritage provides a pipeline of adaptive reuse opportunities for historic industrial buildings.
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
Pros and Cons
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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