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New Construction loans for Texas builds.

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

Texas market

Why Texas works for investor lending.

Texas is one of the largest and most active rental investment markets in the United States. The state has no state income tax, landlord-friendly statutes (including a streamlined non-judicial eviction process), and continued population and job growth across major metros — all of which support strong rental demand.

No state income tax

Rental income and capital gains from Texas properties are not subject to state-level income tax. That's a real yield boost that compounds over the life of the hold.

Landlord-friendly statutes

Texas allows non-judicial eviction under standard lease breaches and typical timelines run 30–45 days from filing to writ of possession. No rent control at the state level.

Migration & job growth

Texas continues to lead the country in domestic migration inflow. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio have all seen sustained population and employment growth that supports rental demand.

Metros served

SLA Capital lends across every Texas metro.

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

Houston

Greater Houston metro — including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pearland

Dallas–Fort Worth

DFW metroplex — Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Irving

San Antonio

San Antonio–New Braunfels — plus Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City

Austin

Austin–Round Rock — including Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville

El Paso

Border-market SFR and small-multi

Corpus Christi

Coastal SFR + long-term rentals

Waco & Killeen

Central Texas secondary markets

Everywhere else

Statewide coverage — send us any Texas property

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

Texas New Construction FAQ

Common questions about New Construction loans in Texas.

Does SLA Capital lend on New Construction in Texas?

Yes. SLA Capital funds New Construction loans throughout Texas — Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and every other TX metro. Rates from 10%, up to 85% land + 85% construction.

How much of the Texas project does SLA finance?

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

Texas is one of the largest and most active rental investment markets in the United States. The state has no state income tax, landlord-friendly statutes (including a streamlined non-judicial eviction process), and continued population and job growth across major metros — all of which support strong rental demand.

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