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Private Lenders' Podcast

Pro Tips: Construction Lending - #260

Apr 1, 2025
21:54

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Quick takeaways

  • Successful construction lending requires balancing conservative practices with borrower needs while ensuring borrowers have sufficient skin in the game.
  • Efficient draw processing and personal borrower connections are essential to maintaining cash flow and trust during construction projects.

Deep dives

Understanding Construction Lending Risks

Construction lending involves unique risks, particularly regarding future property value assessments and collateral management. Lenders must balance their approach between being conservative and accommodating borrowers’ needs without becoming overly controlling. This includes assessing borrower experience, creditworthiness, and cash reserves before approving loans. A key strategy is to anchor loans based on borrower contributions to minimize risk, ensuring that borrowers have sufficient 'skin in the game' to motivate successful project completion.

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