California Ground Up Construction Loans for Builders & Investors

A ground up construction loan that finances both lot acquisition and construction in one solution, built for experienced/novice builders and real estate investors.

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Construction Financing Tailored for

California Builders

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Land & Construction in One Loan

Fund the lot purchase and construction through a single land and construction loan. Already own the lot? We can use your land as collateral.

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Interest-Only Payment Options

12- and 18-month interest-only construction loan terms to preserve cash flow during the build.

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No Doc, Investor-Friendly

A non-QM construction loan for builders, investors, self-employed borrowers, and LLCs. No income documentation required.

Flexible Exit Strategies

Build to sell as a SPEC home, refinance, or hold as a build-to-rent investment.

Program Highlights

California Ground Up Construction Loan Program Highlights

California Ground Up Construction Loan Highlights

Feature
Ground Up Construction Loan
Loan Type
Ground Up Construction Financing
Qualification
Project Feasibility & Builder Experience
Property Types
Residential Construction Projects
Documentation
No Income Doc / Reduced Doc Options
Ownership
LLC & Business Entity Permitted
Use Cases
SPEC Homes, Build-to-Rent, Investment Construction
Feature Florida DSCR Loan
Loan Type DSCR Loan for Rental Property Investors
Qualification Based on Rental Income (DSCR Ratio)
Loan Amounts Up to $3,000,000
Property Types 1–10 Unit Rental Properties
Documentation No Personal Tax Returns Required
Use Cases Purchase, Rate-Term Refinance, Cash-Out Refinance

California Ground Up Construction Loan Program

Our ground up construction loan program helps builders and real estate investors finance new residential construction across California. As a private construction lender, we offer ground up construction financing when traditional banks say no.

By focusing on the strength of the project rather than your income documentation, we help experienced builders access capital efficiently. Whether you’re building a SPEC home, a build-to-rent property, or an investment construction project for resale, our land and construction loan moves your project forward. 

Our program offers:

Whether you’re buying your first rental property or expanding your real estate portfolio, our Florida DSCR loan program provides flexible financing based on the income generated by the property.

How Ground Up Construction Loans Work

A ground up construction loan finances residential property from vacant land through completion. Instead of juggling a separate land loan and construction loan, you get one land and construction loan covering both lot acquisition and construction costs. Already own the land? Use it as collateral.
Once approved, funds release on a construction draw schedule as milestones are completed.
Ideal for residential builders, SPEC home developers, build-to-rent investors, and self-employed borrowers who need a no doc construction loan.

Lendy is our smart, always-on digital assistant built just for DSCR loans. Whether you’re buying a rental, refinancing, or expanding your portfolio, Lendy helps you explore the right loan options, based on your scenario, in minutes.

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A ground up construction loan finances new residential construction from land acquisition through completion, combining a land loan and construction loan into one.
Yes. Our land and construction loan covers both. If you already own the lot, you may be able to use the land as collateral.
No. We offer no doc construction loan options with no income documentation, ideal for self-employed borrowers and investors. As a non-QM private construction lender, we qualify you on the project and your builder experience.
SPEC homes, build-to-rent properties, and residential investment construction projects.
Yes. 12- and 18-month interest-only options.
Yes. LLC and business entity ownership is permitted.
Sell the SPEC home, refinance into long-term financing, or hold it as a build-to-rent rental.

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