Ground-Up Construction Loans

Whether you’re breaking ground on your next subdivision or bringing a vertical build to life, we provide tailored solutions that maximize leverage, reduce delays, and keep your vision moving forward.

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Accessibility

Our ground-up construction loans are designed for both first-time builders and seasoned developers. Even without prior construction experience, you may still qualify if the project demonstrates strong fundamentals.

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Equity

We allow land equity to be applied toward closing costs, helping reduce upfront expenses and making your project more financially attainable.

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Financing

Black Swan Lending can finance up to 100% of both horizontal and vertical construction costs, giving you comprehensive support from the ground up.

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Guidance

Planning a new build? Our team is here to walk you through the process, answer questions, and explore the best options tailored to your goals.

About Loan

Ground-Up Construction Loans

Black Swan Lending provides ground-up construction loan solutions tailored to real estate investors at all levels—whether you’re a first-time builder or an experienced developer. Investors without prior construction experience can still qualify, depending on the strength of the project.

Our ground-up construction programs allow for the use of land equity toward closing costs and can finance up to 100% of horizontal and vertical construction expenses. If you’re planning a new build, we’re here to walk you through the process and explore your options.

Built Different

Built to fund what others wont

First time investors

Partial Construction (Pari Passu) Funding

Funded Interest Reserves

Highlights

Construction Loan Details

Our ground-up construction loans help reduce upfront costs, so you can get started on your next project fast.

  • If you already own the land, the equity in that property can be applied toward your required down payment or closing costs. This means you don’t necessarily need to bring as much cash to the table to start your project.
  • Up to 100% Construction Financing: Once the land is accounted for, our programs can cover both horizontal and vertical construction costs.
  • Horizontal costs include site preparation—grading, utility installation, roads, and infrastructure.
  • Vertical costs include the actual building structure—framing, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and finishes.
  • Our team will walk you through each stage of the financing process—land equity evaluation, construction draws, inspections, and funding—so you have clarity and confidence at every step.

Ground up Construction

Loan Size
Up to $50,000,000
LTC
Up to 90% of Cost-Basis
Construction Financing
100%
LTV
Up to 75% of the ARV
Term
Up to 24 Month Options
Interest rates
from 8.99%
Origination
1.00% - 3.00%
Loan Types
Purchase, Rate & Term, Cash-Out, Delayed Purchase
Minimum FICO
660
Long-term rental

When is a Ground-up Construction Loan the right choice?

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You’re starting with Vacant Land or a Tear-Down
  • You’re developing a new property from scratch—residential, multifamily, or commercial.
  • The scope goes beyond cosmetic or structural rehab and involves full development: site work, foundations, framing, systems, and finishes.
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You Have Plans, Permits, and a Licensed General Contractor

You (or your team) are ready to build and have:

  • Approved architectural plans
  • Permits or zoning in process
  • A licensed GC or builder with a verifiable track record

Experience isn’t always required—as long as you have a qualified GC and a strong project.

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You’re Planning to Sell or Refinance After Completion

Ground-up loans are short-term (typically 12–18 months). After completion, most borrowers:

  • Sell the finished property or refinance into a long-term loan
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What Our Clients Are Saying

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I want to turn the property into a rental?

Once your new construction property is rent-ready, reagh back out, and we can review possible rental refinance options!

At Black Swan Lending, we’re able to make exceptions for construction and rehab projects by qualifying your experience based on the licensed General Contractor (GC) overseeing the work. To do so, have a conversation with your GC to prepare the following required documents: GC Completion Guarantee, and Assignment of Contracts.

We can approve GCs for ground up construction with 3x permits pulled of any kind.

Our ground-up construction loans provide funds in stages, ensuring that money is allocated efficiently as your project progresses.

  • No set schedules – take draws whenever you need them.
  • Inspection-based disbursements – we release funds based on work completed.

Example: If you’ve completed foundation and framing, you can request a draw for all of it at once. Or, if you just finished painting, you can get a small draw just for that. You stay in control of your financing.

No. You can take as many or as few draws as needed.

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With extensive industry expertise and an unwavering commitment to service, our team has successfully partnered with hundreds of real estate investors on projects nationwide.