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Ground-up · Townhomes · ADUs

Ground-up capital, managed in-house.

Construction loans for single-family homes, townhomes, and ADUs — up to 80% of cost, with draws that fund in as little as one business day.

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What is a construction loan?

From foundation to finished product.

A construction loan funds a new build in stages: the lender releases capital in draws as work is completed. AE Capital Partners offers 12-month construction loans for three project types.

Newly built modern single-family home with terrace and pool

Single-family

Ground-up detached homes.

Contemporary attached infill residence

Townhomes

Attached-home projects.

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ADUs

Accessory dwelling units that add rentable space.

1

business day.

Draws fund in as little as one business day.

Construction loan management

Draws that keep your schedule.

Our construction loan management team works in-house alongside underwriting and servicing — so draw requests are handled by the same team that knows your project, not a third party.

Max loan to cost
80%
Of value after completion
65%
Draws fund in as little as 1 business day
1 day

Who it's for

Builders and investors who…

  • 1Builders and investors developing new single-family homes or townhomes
  • 2Owners adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to increase income
  • 3Experienced investors moving from renovation into new construction
Construction plans being drafted

Program highlights

  • Finance up to 80% loan to cost, 65% of the value after completion
  • Single-family, townhomes, and ADUs
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Draws fund in as little as 1 business day

All loans are subject to underwriting review and approval. Program terms, ratios, and eligibility requirements are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend.

Typical closing timeline

3+ weeks

Depending on complexity, measured from when the file is ready for underwriting.

Eligibility

Construction loan requirements.

Eligible property types

  • Single-family
  • Townhomes
  • ADUs

Requirements

  • Finance up to 80% loan to cost, 65% of the value after completion
  • Single-family, townhomes, and ADUs
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Draws fund in as little as 1 business day
  • For recourse loans, one guarantor and signer with at least 25% ownership of the borrowing entity
  • Title insurance is required on all loans
Full eligibility criteria

Common reasons submissions are declined

  1. 1Property is not in a state that we finance, or is in a location an appraiser would consider rural
  2. 2Property value or purchase price
  3. 3Credit score
  4. 4Liquidity
  5. 5Newer investors taking on extensive rehab projects

Construction Loans FAQ

Building with AE Capital Partners.

All questions & answers

Draws fund in as little as 1 business day.

AE Capital Partners offers 12-month construction loans.

Construction loans take 3+ weeks to close, depending on complexity, measured from when the file is ready for underwriting.

Single-family homes, townhomes, and ADUs.

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Ready when you are

Break ground with the right capital partner.

Submit your construction project through the portal, or speak with our team about your build.

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