{"id":107,"date":"2026-06-03T13:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennedymtg.com\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2026-06-03T21:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:21:01","slug":"construction-to-permanent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kennedymtg.com\/staging\/8888\/multifamily\/construction-to-permanent\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction-to-Permanent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>One-line summary: A single financing structure that covers both the construction phase and the permanent loan after stabilization, one closing, one set of fees, one rate locked in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multifamily developers building new ground-up properties or undertaking substantial rehab projects who want certainty on the permanent loan terms before construction begins, and who prefer to avoid the cost and risk of separate construction and permanent closings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key terms (typical)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-label-value\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Typical Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Eligible properties<\/td><td>New construction or substantial rehab; 5+ unit multifamily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loan amount<\/td><td>$2 million to $50 million+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loan-to-cost (LTC)<\/td><td>Up to 75% during construction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loan-to-value (LTV)<\/td><td>Up to 75\u201380% of stabilized value (permanent phase)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction term<\/td><td>18 to 36 months, interest-only with monthly draws<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Permanent term<\/td><td>5 to 35 years (depending on program, agency takeouts available)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rate type<\/td><td>Fixed at closing; some programs offer rate lock during construction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recourse<\/td><td>Recourse during construction; often non-recourse at conversion to permanent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conversion<\/td><td>Automatic at stabilization (typically 90% occupancy for 90 days)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why borrowers choose this program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Certainty on the takeout.<\/strong> The permanent loan terms are locked at the initial closing, eliminating the risk that rates move against you during the construction period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One closing.<\/strong> Single set of closing costs, single set of legal fees, single appraisal process, meaningful savings compared to two separate closings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamlined draw process.<\/strong> Construction draws are funded by the same lender that will hold the permanent loan, simplifying coordination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recourse releases at conversion.<\/strong> Most programs release the construction recourse when the loan converts to permanent, leaving you with non-recourse long-term financing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Higher upfront documentation.<\/strong> Construction-to-perm underwriting requires a complete construction package, plans, specs, GMP contract, sponsor experience, market study, at the front end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slower to close than bridge.<\/strong> Construction-to-perm closings typically take 60\u2013120 days. 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