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SLA Capital's New Construction loans finance up to 85% of your land purchase and 85% of construction costs on a single loan. Rates from 10%, non-Dutch interest so you only pay on what you've drawn, and land doesn't need to be permitted to qualify. Loans $100K to $7.5M in 42 states.

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What is a new construction loan?

A new construction loan is short-term financing for building a property from the ground up. It typically covers land acquisition, vertical construction, and an interest reserve on a single loan, with construction funds disbursed via draws as the build progresses through inspection milestones. Once construction is complete, the loan is paid off through a sale of the finished property or refinanced into long-term financing.

SLA borrowers commonly build a rental property using a New Construction loan, then refinance it into a long-term DSCR loan at completion once the property is stabilized.

New Construction terms at a glance.

Pricing

Rates from 10%

Up-front pricing on every loan. The rate you're quoted is the rate you close at — no surprises at the closing table.

Leverage

85% land / 85% build

Up to 85% of the land purchase price plus 85% of construction costs. High leverage that keeps your capital deployable across multiple projects.

Interest

Non-Dutch interest

Pay interest only on the funds you've actually drawn, not on the undrawn balance. Keeps carrying costs down during early build phases.

Term

18 or 24 months

Choose the term that fits your build schedule. Straightforward extensions available on active projects.

Approval

Unpermitted land OK

Land does not need to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and permit in parallel.

Size

$100K to $7.5M

From single infill lots to multi-unit projects. Same clean underwriting from starter builds up to $7.5M.

Why SLA for New Construction

Construction financing that respects your build schedule.

AI-Enhanced feasibility

Enter the land, the build budget, and the projected finished value. Our platform returns a real term sheet in minutes — LTC, rate, reserve, draw schedule. Underwrite the deal before you're even under contract.

Draws that keep pace with your GC

Same-day draw approvals when inspection photos and invoices are in. Every request runs through the same platform that already knows your project — no re-explaining, no lost paperwork.

Land + vertical on one note

Finance the land purchase and the vertical construction with one loan, not two closings. One rate, one draw process, one team — from acquisition through certificate of occupancy.

"SLA has this figured out and saves us major headache on our projects."

New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans.

What is a new construction loan?

A new construction loan is short-term financing for building a property from the ground up. It typically funds land acquisition, vertical construction, and an interest reserve on a single loan, with construction funds disbursed via draws as the build progresses. Once construction is complete, the loan is paid off through a sale or refinanced into long-term product.

How much of the project does SLA Capital finance?

SLA Capital finances up to 85% of the land purchase plus 85% of construction costs. Loans range from $100,000 to $7,500,000.

Does the land need to be permitted to qualify?

No. SLA Capital does not require the land to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and start underwriting in parallel with permitting.

How is interest calculated on the loan?

Non-Dutch interest — borrowers pay interest only on funds that have been drawn, not on the undrawn balance of the construction budget. This keeps carrying costs down during early build phases when most of the loan hasn't been disbursed yet.

What are the term options?

18-month and 24-month terms available. Extensions can be added on active projects for reasonable extension fees.

What are New Construction loan rates?

Rates start from 10%. Every rate is transparent and up-front — no bait-and-switch at the closing table.

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