Ground-Up Construction Loans (Spec Homes, Duplex/Fourplex & Build-to-Rent)
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Ground-up construction loans finance infill spec homes, luxury rebuilds, ADU/casita additions, 2–4 unit townhomes, and 5–25+ unit build-to-rent communities up to 85% Loan-to-Cost (LTC), crediting verified land equity toward the builder’s down payment requirement.
Max Leverage
Up to 85% LTC / 70%–75% Completed ARVLoan Size Band
$100,000 – $15,000,000+Min Credit Score
660+ FICOTarget Turn Time
14 – 21 Business DaysLive Wholesale PPE & DSCR Underwriting Terminal
1–4 Unit PITIA vs. 5–25+ Unit Commercial NOI Simulator
Loan Daddy LLC · NMLS #2827624 · AZ CMB #CMB-2016143 · Canonical Integer _cents & _bps Engine
Price/Door: $450,000·Loan/Door: $337,500·Avg Rent/Door: $3,400/mo
Prepayment Stepdown Structure
Amortization & FICO Tier
Calculated DSCR Coverage Ratio
1.27xCanonical:
127 bps · 7500 bps LTV · 6625 bps RateTier-1 Institutional (1.25x+ — Max LTV & Best Pricing)
Loan Amount (75% LTV)$337,50033,750,000 _cents
Monthly P&I Debt Service$2,161/mo@ 6.625% Note Rate
Total Monthly PITIA$2,675/moTax: $356 · Ins: $158
Net Monthly Cash Flow+$725/mo$8,702/yr net
Wholesale PPE Multi-Option Execution Comparison (Borrower-Paid 2.000% Default · 39 Wholesale Lenders)
| Execution Option | Prepay Structure | Est. Note Rate | Prepay Price Credit | Monthly Debt Service | DSCR Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A: Lowest Rate (60-Mo Stepdown) | 5-4-3-2-1 | 6.625% | -100 bps (-1.000 pt) | $2,675/mo | 1.27x |
| Option B: Balanced Par (36-Mo Stepdown) | 3-2-1 | 6.875% | -75 bps (-0.750 pt) | $2,731/mo | 1.25x |
| Option C: Max Cash Flow (10-Yr Interest-Only) | 3-2-1 IO | 7.000% | +38 bps IO LLPA | $2,483/mo | 1.37x |
Many DSCR lenders focus on the property's rent, not your tax returns. Not all applicants will qualify; terms vary by lender.
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