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New Construction loans for Missouri builds.

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

Missouri market

Why Missouri works for investor lending.

Missouri is a strong cash-flow Midwest market. Kansas City remains one of the more affordable major metros by rent-to-price ratio. St. Louis offers deep SFR inventory with real cash-on-cash yields. Predictable eviction + foreclosure timelines round it out.

Kansas City metro growth

KC has seen sustained metro growth and remains one of the more affordable major metros in the country by rent-to-price ratio. Strong logistics + biotech + tech employers.

St. Louis SFR depth

St. Louis offers deep SFR inventory at low entry basis — one of the highest cash-on-cash yield markets in the country for buy-and-hold investors.

Predictable holding costs

Missouri's eviction and foreclosure processes are predictable. Landlord-friendly statutes keep holds projectable for portfolio investors.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Missouri metro.

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

Kansas City Metro

Jackson County + Lee's Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, Overland Park (KS)

St. Louis

St. Louis City + County — Clayton, University City, Kirkwood

Springfield

Greene County — Southwest MO SFR

Columbia

Boone County — University of Missouri market

Jefferson City

Cole County — state capital demand

Joplin

Jasper County — Southwest MO secondary

Cape Girardeau & St. Joseph

Southeast + Northwest MO secondary markets

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Missouri property

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

Missouri New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Missouri.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Missouri?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Missouri — Kansas City Metro, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Jefferson City, and every other MO metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Missouri project does SLA finance?

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

Missouri is a strong cash-flow Midwest market. Kansas City remains one of the more affordable major metros by rent-to-price ratio. St. Louis offers deep SFR inventory with real cash-on-cash yields. Predictable eviction + foreclosure timelines round it out.

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