Construction Loans

Cressida Capital arranges commercial construction loans from $2M to $40M, financing up to 80% of total project cost for ground-up development and major renovation across most commercial property types.

Loan Size
$2M \u2013 $40M
Typical LTC
Up to 80%
Term
18\u201336 months
Property Types
Multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality

Who this program is for

Developers and sponsors building ground-up projects or executing major renovations need a lender that understands entitlements, cost overruns, and future value \u2014 and that can balance recourse, pre-leasing, and leverage against the specifics of the asset class and submarket. Cressida Capital negotiates terms with lenders whose guidelines fit the project’s risk profile rather than forcing every deal into one bank’s box.

Frequently asked questions

What is loan-to-cost (LTC) in a construction loan?

Loan-to-cost measures the loan amount against total project cost — land, hard costs, soft costs, and fees — rather than the finished value of the property. Construction loans through Cressida Capital typically go up to 80% LTC.

Do construction loans require pre-leasing or pre-sales?

Requirements vary by lender and asset class. Some lenders require a minimum level of pre-leasing or pre-sales before closing, while others weigh sponsor experience and market fundamentals more heavily. Cressida Capital matches each deal to lenders whose guidelines fit the project.

What property types qualify for construction financing?

Ground-up development and substantial renovation across multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use property types.

How is a construction loan different from a bridge loan?

A construction loan funds in stages (draws) as work is completed and is used for ground-up development or major renovation. A bridge loan funds in a single disbursement and is typically used for acquisition or light repositioning of an already-standing property.

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