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New Construction loans for Michigan builds.

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

Michigan market

Why Michigan works for investor lending.

Michigan pairs Detroit metro EV/auto comeback with Grand Rapids growth and Ann Arbor / East Lansing university stability. Detroit and Flint offer some of the highest cash-flow SFR yields in the country for portfolio investors.

Detroit auto + EV comeback

The Detroit metro has been rebuilding around EV manufacturing (Ford, GM, Stellantis), tech, and financial services (Rocket, Dan Gilbert investments). Rental demand across the metro has strengthened.

Grand Rapids growth

Grand Rapids has been one of the fastest-growing Midwest metros over the past decade, with medical, education, and manufacturing employers anchoring long-term demand.

University + cash-flow mix

Ann Arbor (Michigan) and East Lansing (MSU) provide premium university-anchored demand. Detroit and Flint offer some of the highest cash-flow yields in the Midwest.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Michigan metro.

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

Detroit Metro

Wayne + Oakland + Macomb counties — SFR + urban

Grand Rapids

Kent County — West Michigan growth market

Ann Arbor

Washtenaw County — University of Michigan + tech

Lansing & East Lansing

State capital + Michigan State University

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo County — WMU + pharma (Pfizer) demand

Flint

Genesee County — high-yield SFR

Traverse City & Northern MI

Resort STR corridors (zoning-dependent)

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Michigan property

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

Michigan New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Michigan.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Michigan?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Michigan — Detroit Metro, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing & East Lansing, Kalamazoo, and every other MI metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Michigan project does SLA finance?

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

Michigan pairs Detroit metro EV/auto comeback with Grand Rapids growth and Ann Arbor / East Lansing university stability. Detroit and Flint offer some of the highest cash-flow SFR yields in the country for portfolio investors.

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