Construction Financing

Construction Loans in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco and the broader Bay Area remain one of the world's most important technology and innovation centers. While the office market has faced pandemic-era headwinds, industrial, multifamily, and life sciences assets continue to attract strong capital flows, and the region's long-term fundamentals remain compelling.

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Construction Loan Details

Construction Financing for San Francisco Commercial Properties

CLS CRE provides construction loans for commercial real estate investors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley market. With access to 1,000+ lender relationships nationwide, we source the most competitive terms available for San Francisco properties.

Loan Amount
$1M - $100M+
Term
12 - 36 Months
Rates
6.79% - 13.04%
Ltc
Up to 80% LTC
Structure
Interest-Only, Progressive Draws
Recourse
Recourse Typical, Non-Recourse Available
Track Record

Construction Deals Near San Francisco

Selected construction transactions in and around the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley market.

Single Tenant Net Lease - Fairfield, CA
Construction
$43,900,000
Single Tenant Net Lease
Fairfield, CA
Build-to-suit construction for a national credit tenant in Fairfield, combining development returns with investment-grade lease security.
Single Tenant Net Lease - Inglewood, CA
Construction
$43,400,000
Single Tenant Net Lease
Inglewood, CA
Major build-to-suit construction near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, one of LA's most dynamic development corridors.
250,000 SF Ground Up - Sacramento, CA
Construction
$18,750,000
250,000 SF Ground Up
Sacramento, CA
Ground-up construction of a 250,000 SF industrial warehouse in Sacramento's expanding logistics and distribution market.
55-Unit Ground Up - Orange County, CA
Construction
$18,000,000
55-Unit Ground Up
Orange County, CA
55-unit multifamily ground-up construction in Orange County, targeting high demand for new Class A rental product.
Multitenant Retail - Palm Springs, CA
Construction
$15,000,000
Multitenant Retail
Palm Springs, CA
New multi-tenant retail center construction in the Palm Springs resort market, capitalizing on tourism-driven demand.
35-Unit Ground Up - Los Angeles, CA
Construction
$12,000,000
35-Unit Ground Up
Los Angeles, CA
35-unit apartment ground-up development in Los Angeles, addressing the city's persistent housing shortage.

Other Financing in San Francisco

Permanent Loans
San Francisco, CA
Bridge Loans
San Francisco, CA
SBA Loans
San Francisco, CA
Mezzanine & Preferred Equity
San Francisco, CA
Specialty Financing
San Francisco, CA

Property Types in San Francisco

Explore financing by property type in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley market.

Multifamily
San Francisco, CA
Industrial
San Francisco, CA
Retail
San Francisco, CA
Office
San Francisco, CA
Mixed-Use
San Francisco, CA
Hospitality
San Francisco, CA

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FAQ

Construction Loans in San Francisco FAQ

The best commercial lenders in San Francisco 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 San Francisco property. Contact us for a customized lender recommendation.
Current construction loans rates in San Francisco range from 5.34% to 8.25%, depending on the lender, property type, and borrower qualifications. Rates in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley market are influenced by local market conditions, property quality, and competition among lenders.
Commercial loan closings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley 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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