Construction Loan Coming Due After Project Completion

 

Construction Loan Coming Due on a Completed Project

Refinance the loan, buy time, and avoid being forced into a rushed sale.

 

  • Pay off your current construction lender
  • Extend runway to sell or refinance
  • Bridge financing for completed or near-complete projects
  • 12–24 month terms with interest-only options
  • Close in as little as 2–3 weeks

Built For Builders, Developers & Investors

Who This Is For

  • Builders with completed or near-complete projects
  • Construction loan maturity approaching or already due
  • Property listed for sale or preparing to list
  • Borrowers needing time to exit properly
  • Builders looking to refinance out of construction debt
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Where Completed Projects Get Stuck

  • Loan coming due with no extension available
  • Property not selling fast enough
  • Carry costs increasing monthly
  • Pressure to accept a lower offer
  • Equity trapped in the deal
  • Banks unwilling to refinance speculative inventory
  • Timing mismatch between completion and sale

How We Structure These Deals

We refinance your construction loan into a short-term bridge structure that pays off your current lender and gives you time to sell, lease, or reposition the property.

  • Pay off construction loan before or after maturity
  • Extend runway to sell or refinance
  • Structure based on current value and exit strategy

 

The goal is to remove time pressure so you can exit the deal on your terms

 

Why Builders Use This Structure

  • Avoid forced or distressed sales
  • Maintain pricing power and control
  • Buy time to find the right buyer
  • Reduce pressure from loan maturity
  • Protect profit margins
  • Bridge the gap between completion and exit

Deal Snapshot

Completed Project with Loan Coming Due

Completed Spec Home Project

The Situation

  • Total project cost: $1.35M
  • Existing construction loan: $930,000
  • Property listed for sale
  • Loan maturity in 30 days

    The Problem

    • Buyer activity slower than expected
    • Lender would not extend the loan
    • Builder under pressure to reduce price
    • Risk of selling below market value

The Solution

  • Refinance into short-term bridge loan
  • Paid off existing construction lender
  • Provided time to market and sell property properly
  • Structured around current value and exit plan

D. Terms / Outcome

  • Loan amount: $1,000,000
  • Term: 12 months
  • Rate: 10%
  • Interest-only payments
  • Builder avoided forced sale and exited at a stronger price

More Scenarios & Case Studies

FAQ

How fast can you close?

Some deals can close in as little as 14–21 days depending on complexity.

Is there really no prepayment penalty?

Yes. This structure is designed to allow early payoff without penalties.

Can I sell or refinance the property anytime?

Yes

Do I need a buyer under contract?

No. This structure gives you time to find the right buyer.

Can this work if my bank already said no?

Yes. Many of these scenarios don’t fit traditional lending guidelines.

What loan terms are typical?

Usually 12–36 month bridge loans with interest-only payments.

Have a similar deal?

Call Now To Discuss: 240-253-6003

or send details to Deals@verticalfunder.com 

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