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Residential new development & new construction financing.

Source 1–4 unit residential new development and new construction loans from pre-vetted direct lenders. Ground-up SFR, duplex, triplex, quadplex, infill, and build-to-rent communities. Mid-construction takeover available. Draws tied to milestones, GC review, ARV-based underwriting.

Why source new development here

Direct construction lenders, pre-vetted on GC + sponsor.

GC + sponsor pre-screening

Direct lenders pre-vet the general contractor and sponsor before they list. ISOs see only lenders likely to fund the deal type and scope.

Construction-to-perm in one package

Combine construction + DSCR takeout (build-to-rent) or construction + sale (build-to-sell). Speedy stacks both legs from direct lenders.

Mid-construction rescue

When an original lender pulls funding or the project stalls, route to mid-construction takeover specialists. Same-package re-submit, no rebuild.

Draw + inspection workflow

Speedy tracks the draw schedule, GC inspections, and lender approvals across the project lifecycle. Less ISO involvement, fewer dropped balls.

Project types

Six residential development scenarios.

Ground-up single family

New build SFR — speculative or built-to-spec. Most common direct lender product. ARV-driven underwriting.

Duplex / triplex / quadplex

2-4 unit ground-up. Targets investor exit (DSCR refi) or sale. Higher LTC than SFR.

Build-to-rent (BTR) community

SFR portfolios — 5 to 50 units. Construction + DSCR takeout structured as one deal. Direct lenders specialize.

Infill development

Single-lot urban builds. Often paired with private money for speed. Quick turnaround on entitlements.

Mid-construction takeover

Distressed or stalled projects. Lender pulled funding. Speedy routes to direct rescue lenders fast.

Build + flip

Develop and sell. Typical 12-24 month draw + sale window. ISO collects on construction + sale lender if both source.

Side-by-side

Compare residential construction products.

Product Best for Rate Max LTC Term
Ground-up SFR Build-to-spec single family 9–11% 85% 12–24 mo
Multi-unit (2-4) Duplex through quadplex builds 9–11.5% 85% 12–24 mo
Build-to-rent SFR portfolio + DSCR takeout 8.5–10% 85% C+P combined
Mid-construction takeover Stalled or distressed builds 10–13% 70-80% 12–18 mo
Private money construction Speed-first, no-doc 11–14% 75% 6–18 mo

FAQ

New development, answered.

What is residential new development financing?
Residential new development (also called new construction) is ground-up build financing on 1-4 unit residential property — single family, duplex, triplex, quadplex, build-to-rent communities, and infill development. Funds are released in stages (draws) tied to construction milestones.
Can a stalled or mid-construction project be refinanced?
Yes. Mid-construction takeover loans are available from direct lenders on the platform. Common when an original lender pulls funding, costs overrun, or the GC fails. Speedy routes the package to lenders who specialize in distressed mid-build scenarios.
What documentation is required for residential construction loans?
GC review (general contractor license, experience, references), construction budget, plans/permits, ARV (After-Repair Value) appraisal, sponsor experience. Doc tiers vary — some private money lenders fund with minimal docs, agency-backed lenders require full doc.
How do construction draws work?
Funds are released in stages tied to completion milestones — typically foundation, framing, mechanical, finish, completion. Each draw requires inspection. Draw schedules are negotiated upfront. Most direct construction lenders on the platform accept 4-6 draw schedules.
What about build-to-rent (BTR) communities?
Build-to-rent SFR community financing is available from direct lenders specializing in residential development. Loan structures combine construction + permanent (DSCR) takeout in one package. Common for SFR portfolios from 5 to 50 units.

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Updated 2026-05-10