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New Construction loans for Rhode Island builds.

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

Rhode Island market

Why Rhode Island works for investor lending.

Rhode Island packs a lot into a small footprint: Providence university density drives constant rental demand, Newport supports high-value STR, and the state has become a Boston-metro spillover for cost-conscious commuters.

Providence university density

Providence hosts Brown University, RISD, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales. Deep student and post-grad rental demand year-round.

Newport STR corridor

Newport is one of the most active summer STR markets in the Northeast where zoning permits. Our DSCR program supports STR income scenarios.

Boston-metro spillover

Providence has emerged as a real Boston-metro spillover market as Massachusetts rents rise. Rental demand from Massachusetts commuters stays consistent.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Rhode Island metro.

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

Providence Metro

Providence + Cranston + Warwick + Pawtucket

Newport

Newport County — LTR + coastal STR corridor

Woonsocket

Providence County — Northern RI SFR

East Providence

Providence County — cross-river market

Cranston

Providence County — largest Providence suburb

Kingston & Narragansett

Washington County — URI + South County beach

Bristol & Warren

East Bay coastal SFR

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Rhode Island property

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

Rhode Island New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Rhode Island.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Rhode Island?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Rhode Island — Providence Metro, Newport, Woonsocket, East Providence, Cranston, and every other RI metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Rhode Island project does SLA finance?

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

Rhode Island packs a lot into a small footprint: Providence university density drives constant rental demand, Newport supports high-value STR, and the state has become a Boston-metro spillover for cost-conscious commuters.

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