Building from dirt? We fund it.
If you're a builder, rehabber, or developer ready to break ground on a new construction project, American Financial Lending provides the capital to take your vision from raw land to finished structure fast and without the red tape of traditional bank financing.
A ground-up construction loan is purpose-built for developers and builders who are starting from scratch bare land, no existing structure, full build-out ahead. This is not a renovation loan or a fix-and-flip product. It's designed for the entire construction lifecycle: acquisition of the land, vertical construction, and everything in between. Draws are funded in stages as your project hits key milestones, keeping your capital working efficiently from permit to certificate of occupancy.

Unlike traditional financing, ground-up construction loans are disbursed in stages called draws as your project hits predetermined milestones. You submit your project plan, budget, and timeline upfront; we assess feasibility and get you funded. No waiting on slow bank committees.
You only pay interest on what's been drawn, not the full loan amount keeping your carrying costs lean while the project moves forward. Once construction is complete, the loan is paid off through a sale or refinanced into a longer-term product.
| Loan on new construction of a single property |
| SFR (1-4 unit), condo, townhome |
| Up to 85% of cost |
| 12 to 24 month term (via extensions) |
| $250k – $5M+ |
| Loan on new construction of multiple rental properties with term loan take out |
| SFR or townhome only |
| Up to 75% of cost on construction (65% LTV stabilized) |
| 24 month term on construction (3, 5, 7, or 10 year term on takeout) |
| $3M – $30M+ |
48-Hour Draw Promise
From request to funds — three steps, zero delays
Request Draw
Submit your draw request through our portal
Site Inspection
Our team verifies your progress on-site
Funds Released
Disbursed directly to your account
Guaranteed disbursement within 48 hours
No delays · No follow-ups · Funds on time, every time
We bring a customized, unique approach to mortgages. Our lending solutions use the perfect hybrid of human-driven insights and technical prowess to process loans faster and significantly reduce costs.