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New Construction loans for Delaware builds.

Ground-up construction loans for builders and investors developing new properties in Delaware. Finance up to 85% of your land purchase and 85% of construction costs on a single loan. Rates from 10%, non-Dutch interest, and land doesn't need to be permitted to qualify. Loans $100K to $7.5M.

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What is a new construction loan?

A new construction loan is short-term financing for building a property from the ground up. It typically covers land acquisition, vertical construction, and an interest reserve on a single loan, with construction funds disbursed via draws as the build progresses through inspection milestones. Once construction is complete, the loan is paid off through a sale of the finished property or refinanced into long-term financing.

Delaware market

Why Delaware works for investor lending.

Delaware is a compact but dense investor market. Wilmington banking + Philly-metro commuter demand drives premium rentals. Rehoboth Beach and the Sussex County coast add STR opportunity. Consistent rental demand across the state.

Banking + business anchor

Wilmington hosts a deep banking, financial services, and corporate legal ecosystem (Delaware's business-friendly corporate law drives concentration of Chancery Court cases and Fortune 500 registrations).

Coastal STR opportunity

Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach, and the Sussex County coastal corridor host active short-term rental markets. Our DSCR program supports STR income where zoning permits.

Philadelphia adjacencies

Northern Delaware is effectively a Philadelphia commuter belt. Rental demand from Philly-metro workers stays consistent across Wilmington and its suburbs.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Delaware metro.

Whether you're closing a single-asset SFR in a smaller Delaware market or a portfolio in a major metro, we're active statewide. High-volume markets we regularly close in include:

Wilmington

New Castle County — banking + Philly-metro adjacencies

Dover

Kent County — state capital + Dover AFB demand

Newark

New Castle County — University of Delaware market

Middletown

New Castle County — fast-growing Wilmington-adjacent

Rehoboth Beach

Sussex County — coastal LTR + STR corridor

Milford & Georgetown

Sussex County — secondary markets

Bear & Smyrna

SFR corridor between Wilmington and Dover

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Delaware property

Delaware New Construction terms.

Same nationwide program, no state-specific surcharges.

Pricing

Rates from 10%

Up-front pricing on every loan. The rate you're quoted is the rate you close at — no surprises at the closing table.

Leverage

85% land / 85% build

Up to 85% of the land purchase price plus 85% of construction costs. High leverage that keeps your capital deployable.

Interest

Non-Dutch interest

Pay interest only on the funds you've actually drawn, not on the undrawn balance. Keeps carrying costs down during early build phases.

Term

18 or 24 months

Choose the term that fits your build schedule. Straightforward extensions available on active projects.

Approval

Unpermitted land OK

Land does not need to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and permit in parallel.

Size

$100K to $7.5M

From single infill lots to multi-unit projects across Delaware. Same clean underwriting from starter builds up to $7.5M.

Delaware New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Delaware.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Delaware?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Delaware — Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Rehoboth Beach, and every other DE metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Delaware project does SLA finance?

SLA Capital finances up to 85% of the land purchase plus 85% of construction costs in Delaware. Loans range from $100,000 to $7,500,000.

Does the land need to be permitted to qualify?

No. SLA Capital does not require the land to be permitted or warranted before loan approval. Get under contract and start underwriting in parallel with permitting.

How is interest calculated on the loan?

Non-Dutch interest — borrowers pay interest only on funds that have been drawn, not on the undrawn balance. This keeps carrying costs down during early build phases when most of the loan hasn't been disbursed yet.

Is Delaware a good state for ground-up builders?

Delaware is a compact but dense investor market. Wilmington banking + Philly-metro commuter demand drives premium rentals. Rehoboth Beach and the Sussex County coast add STR opportunity. Consistent rental demand across the state.

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