GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · District of Columbia (DC) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

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

District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia (DC), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial / Mediation Hybrid (Deed of Trust) statutory framework (120–180 days-day average timeline), a 0.85% average property tax rate (~$443/mo at the $625,000 state median), and $480/$100K hazard insurance (~$250/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
DC Security Instrument
Non-Judicial / Mediation Hybrid (Deed of Trust)
120–180 days days avg timeline
DC Avg Tax & Ins
0.85% Tax
$480/$100K Hazard Ins

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District of Columbia Ground-Up Construction (2026) — Up to 85% LTC / 70%–75% Completed ARV, 9.75% – 11.75% Interest-Only on Drawn Funds | Stephen R. Mannenbach | Stephen Mannenbach