Construction Financing

Construction Loans in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale anchors Broward County's commercial real estate market with more than 2 million residents and a tri-market industrial corridor stretching along I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Port Everglades, one of the busiest container and cruise ports in the United States, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) drive persistent warehouse and distribution demand, while downtown Las Olas and Flagler Village sustain one of the tightest Class A office markets in South Florida. Multifamily fundamentals remain among the strongest in the country, supported by tax-driven migration from New York, New Jersey, and California, while luxury retail along Las Olas Boulevard and experiential retail in Wilton Manors continue to outperform national averages.

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Construction Loan Details

Construction Financing for Fort Lauderdale Commercial Properties

CLS CRE provides construction loans for commercial real estate investors in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach market. With access to 1,000+ lender relationships nationwide, we source the most competitive terms available for Fort Lauderdale properties.

Loan Amount
$1M - $100M+
Term
12 - 36 Months
Rates
6.23% - 13.04%
Ltc
Up to 85% LTC
Structure
Interest-Only, Progressive Draws
Recourse
Recourse Typical, Non-Recourse Available
Track Record

Construction Deals Near Fort Lauderdale

Selected construction transactions in and around the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach market.

Multifamily Apartments - Miami, FL
Construction
$52,000,000
Multifamily Apartments
Miami, FL
Ground-up construction financing for a luxury 220-unit apartment tower in Miami’s Brickell corridor, one of the nation’s fastest-growing urban submarkets driven by corporate relocations and international capital inflows.
Industrial Distribution - Orlando, FL
Construction
$11,300,000
Industrial Distribution
Orlando, FL
Construction financing for a Class A industrial facility in the Orlando metro, serving the region's rapidly growing e-commerce and last-mile logistics demand driven by one of Florida's fastest-expanding consumer populations.

Other Financing in Fort Lauderdale

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Bridge Loans
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SBA Loans
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Mezzanine & Preferred Equity
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Specialty Financing
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Agency Loans
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HUD/FHA Multifamily Loans
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CMBS Loans
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Life Company Loans
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Property Types in Fort Lauderdale

Explore financing by property type in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach market.

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Retail
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Mixed-Use
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Hospitality
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Self-Storage
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Data Centers
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Senior Living
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Medical Office
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FAQ

Construction Loans in Fort Lauderdale FAQ

The best commercial lenders in Fort Lauderdale depend on your property type and loan needs. CLS CRE works with 1,000+ banks, life insurance companies, debt funds, CMBS conduits, and agency lenders to find the most competitive construction loans financing for your Fort Lauderdale property. Contact us for a customized lender recommendation.
Current construction loans rates in Fort Lauderdale range from 5.34% to 8.25%, depending on the lender, property type, and borrower qualifications. Rates in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach market are influenced by local market conditions, property quality, and competition among lenders.
Commercial loan closings in Fort Lauderdale typically take 45-90 days for permanent financing and 2-4 weeks for bridge loans. Timelines depend on the lender type, property complexity, and local requirements such as environmental reviews and appraisal turnaround times.
Not necessarily. While local banks and credit unions in Fort Lauderdale offer relationship-based lending, national lenders (life companies, CMBS, agency) often provide more competitive rates and terms. CLS CRE sources capital from both local and national lenders to find the best fit.
In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach market, the most financeable property types currently include multifamily apartments, industrial warehouses, and well-tenanted retail — all driven by strong local demand and favorable lender appetite. Contact CLS CRE for a market-specific financing assessment.

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