95% LTC, 6.8% fixed rate
85% LTC, 6.5% fixed rate

Rates for May 1st, subject to terms at bottom

Single Close

At up to 95% LTC and a great rate

Wait to Pay

Monthly payments during the construction period (approximately) paid out of loan proceeds

Great Service

We fund and hold our loans on balance sheet

30 YEAR, SINGLE-CLOSE build-to-rent loan options. Available to both builders and investors. Single close helps to minimize steps and paperwork, to reduce closing costs, and to provide rate certainty.

  • Apply.
  • Get permit and close the loan.
  • Build. The standard is draw funding for the first 12 months but there are other length options.
  • Lease the property and take the final draw.
  • Hold and operate as a rental investment property.

Whether you're looking to build one property or several, we're here to help! At Builder Finance Inc., we’re a direct lender specializing in single-close Build-to-Rent and Fix-to-Rent loans since 2020, and we’ve really honed our expertise. Just click Get Started above to find out more. Ready to apply? Our online application is super easy, and after closing, you can use our highly-rated online draw system. This page gives you an overview of our 30-year options. If you need a shorter term or different conditions, go here or chat with one of our representatives. Feel free to request a term sheet for more details.

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General Eligibility

  • Purpose: Business-purpose only, to rent on an annual basis; short-term subject to case-by-case approval.
  • Borrower LLC or potentially another business entity
  • Property 1-4 unit residential. Case-by-case for 5+ unit multifamily, ADUs, PUDs, and warrantable condos.
  • Geography Continental US subject to restrictions within certain states
  • Loan Amount $200,000 to $2,000,000, larger case-by-case.
  • Guarantor 640 minimum credit; current on all real estate debt; no "failed" real estate loans in past 3 years; no bankruptcy event in last 4 years; citizen, permanent resident alien, or case-by-case for other; if currently involved in litigation subject to lender review; and other customary items
  • Experience 1+ year of income producing real estate ownership within past 2 years. Built at least 2 homes in past 10 years or, for High Advance, minimum of 10 homes built within past 10 years.
  • Liquidity Average last 2 months bank statements: 6 months or 12 months PITIA for Standard and High Advance, respectively
  • Approvals To close loan, have permit or other government approval.
  • Other Refer to term sheet.

High Advance Eligibility

  • Overall Meets General Eligibility without being case-by-case, in restricted lending area, or having any LTV adjustments
  • Guarantor 680 minimum credit
  • Experience Built at least 10 homes in past 10 years
  • Liquidity Average last 2 months bank statements: 12 months PITIA

Interest rates and adjustments

Rate lock up to 30 days. Rates at top reflect "base" interest rates and are subject to change daily based on prevailing market rates and items below.

  • Credit 780+ no change, 760-779 base+0.10%, 740-759 base +0.24%, 720-739 base +0.38%, 700-719 base +0.75%, 680-699 base+1.35%, 640-679 call
  • Loan Size $1,000,000 or larger +0.25%
  • LTV Waiver case-by-case
  • Property Type If other than 1-unit house or townhouse, additional 0.20% to 0.35%
  • Use If short-term rental case-by-case

LTV Adjustments

If an item below is not met, the LTV limit may be reduced. Note that for full proceeds the loan must also meet final draw conditions per the term sheet.

  • Appraisal Acceptable to BFI including 3 recent comparables with gross adjustments under 25%; no flags for declining values, over supply, or long marketing times; and the “as-is” value of land is at least equal to property purchase price.
  • Population Within 3 miles at least 10,000 people and growth projected.
  • Location No adverse site condition, e.g. against a busy road. Not in a majority unbuilt subdivision.

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