Construction-to-Perm Loans | One-Time Close Commercial Financing | CLS CRE 

Construction-to-Perm Loans for Commercial Development

Construction-to-perm loans combine ground-up construction financing and long-term permanent debt into a single closing, eliminating the cost and uncertainty of a two-step financing process. During construction the loan functions as a draw facility; at completion it converts automatically to a permanent term loan. This structure eliminates refinancing risk, reduces closing costs, and locks in permanent financing terms before construction begins. Minimum loan size is $1 million.

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Construction-to-Perm Loans at a Glance

Loan Amount
$1M - $50M+
Term
12-36 Month Construction + 10-25 Year Perm
Rates
6.50% - 10.00%
Ltc
Up to 80% LTC
Structure
Single-Close, Auto-Converting to Perm
Recourse
Completion Guarantee Required During Construction

One-Time Close Construction and Permanent Financing Combined

The primary risk in any construction project is not the build itself — it is the refinancing event at completion. Markets shift, rates change, and permanent lenders tighten requirements precisely when developers need them most. Construction-to-perm financing eliminates this risk by locking in the permanent loan at the time of construction commitment. Banks are the primary source for construction-to-perm loans, particularly for multifamily, mixed-use, and owner-occupied commercial projects. Agency lenders including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer construction-to-perm programs for qualifying multifamily projects. The structure is particularly valuable in rising rate environments where locking a permanent rate before construction completion provides meaningful economic benefit.

Lender Sources

  • Banks
  • Credit Unions
  • Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac
  • Life Insurance Companies
  • CDFI Lenders

Ideal For

  • Multifamily developments where permanent financing terms need to be locked at construction start
  • Owner-occupied commercial buildings where stabilization is guaranteed post-completion
  • Mixed-use infill projects in rising rate environments
  • Developers with strong bank relationships seeking to reduce transaction costs
  • Affordable housing developments using LIHTC where certainty of permanent financing is required
  • Build-to-suit projects with credit tenant leases signed prior to construction

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