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New Construction loans for Louisiana builds.

Ground-up construction loans for builders and investors developing new properties in Louisiana. 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.

Louisiana market

Why Louisiana works for investor lending.

Louisiana is a mixed-strategy market. New Orleans supports LTR + STR mixed portfolios. Baton Rouge combines state-capital + LSU stability. Industrial corridors along the Mississippi anchor cash-flow SFR.

New Orleans tourism + STR

New Orleans hosts one of the most active STR markets in the South where zoning permits. Our DSCR program supports STR income on qualifying properties.

Baton Rouge + LSU

Baton Rouge combines state-capital employment with LSU + the LSU medical complex, driving stable long-term rental demand.

Petrochemical + industrial anchors

Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi River industrial corridor host deep petrochemical and industrial employment that supports steady rental demand.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Louisiana metro.

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

New Orleans Metro

Orleans + Jefferson parishes — LTR + STR corridors

Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish — state capital + LSU

Shreveport

Caddo Parish — Northwest Louisiana

Lafayette

Lafayette Parish — Acadiana + oil/gas services

Lake Charles

Calcasieu Parish — petrochemical corridor

Monroe

Ouachita Parish — Northeast Louisiana

Alexandria

Central Louisiana secondary market

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Louisiana property

Louisiana 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 Louisiana. Same clean underwriting from starter builds up to $7.5M.

Louisiana New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Louisiana.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Louisiana?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Louisiana — New Orleans Metro, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other LA metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Louisiana project does SLA finance?

SLA Capital finances up to 85% of the land purchase plus 85% of construction costs in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana a good state for ground-up builders?

Louisiana is a mixed-strategy market. New Orleans supports LTR + STR mixed portfolios. Baton Rouge combines state-capital + LSU stability. Industrial corridors along the Mississippi anchor cash-flow SFR.

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