08/07/2026
ποΈ INVESTOR GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION β FINANCING BUILT FOR THE PROJECT BEFORE THE PROPERTY EVEN EXISTS
For real estate investors looking to build from the ground up, traditional mortgage financing usually isnβt the answer. Ground-up construction financing is designed specifically for investors developing new properties from vacant land through completion.
A few Investor Ground-Up Construction highlights:
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Minimum FICO down to 650
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Available in all 50 states
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No previous investor experience required
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Investment properties only
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Loan amounts from $300,000 up to $5 million
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Exceptions may be considered below $300,000 and above $5 million, up to $10 million
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Up to 10 units
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Modular properties allowed
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Foreign Nationals and ITIN borrowers welcome
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No income qualification
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No reserve requirement
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No prepayment penalty
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Up to 85% LTC
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Up to 65% ARV
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General contractor must have completed at least 3 builds within the past 5 years
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Land generally must be valued at $75,000 or more, with exceptions potentially available
One of the strongest features of this program is that the investor doesnβt necessarily need prior construction experience. The experience requirement can instead be satisfied through a qualified general contractor with a demonstrated building history.
That can open the door for investors who have identified land, understand the market, and have a solid project β but havenβt personally completed a ground-up build before.
π Check out our Investor Ground-Up Construction Matrix for a quick overview of the program.
Have land already? Working with a builder? Or analyzing a development opportunity? Send us the land value, construction budget, projected completed value, and property type, and we can help review the deal.
π 800-484-9355
π SimpleLendingMortgage.com
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Business-purpose financing. Credit, leverage, land value, construction budget, contractor experience, valuation, property eligibility and other guidelines are subject to approval and may vary by program. Information is for educational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend.