Construction Loans
Construction Loans are based on the value of the property when completed. Construction loans are generally constrained by ten (10) primary elements:
- Loan amount needed to build
- Loan To Value-As Completed
- Debt Service Coverage Ratio-As Completed (and as Stabilized)
- Typically the prospective value of the real estate is based on its ability to generate income after the property is completed and leased to 85% occupancy
- The experience of the borrower/developer, area demographics, absorption of competitive space and market occupancy rates
- Estimated Market Rent for all space(s)
- Typical lease structure for all space(s): (a) Average lease term (that is customary for the respective market), (b) Items paid by lessee (tenant) vs lessor (landlord).
- Estimated property operating expenses (e.g., real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.)
- The total Construction Cost
- The Land Value
The above are the main qualification areas for most any construction loan placement.