GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · Colorado (CO) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

Colorado Ground-Up Construction Loans (Spec Homes, Duplex/Fourplex & Build-to-Rent) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Colorado Ground-Up Construction provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 85% LTC / 70%–75% Completed ARV across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.75% – 11.75% Interest-Only on Drawn Funds (12 – 24 Months Interest-Only, 660+ FICO min FICO, 14 – 21 Business Days close). In Colorado (CO), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Public Trustee System) statutory framework (110–125 days-day average timeline), a 0.51% average property tax rate (~$227/mo at the $535,000 state median), and $580/$100K hazard insurance (~$259/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 85% LTC / 70%–75% Completed ARV
Min FICO: 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
9.75% – 11.75% Interest-Only on Drawn Funds
12 – 24 Months Interest-Only
CO Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Public Trustee System)
110–125 days days avg timeline
CO Avg Tax & Ins
0.51% Tax
$580/$100K Hazard Ins

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