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

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

Louisiana 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 Louisiana (LA), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (Executory Process — Confessed Judgment) statutory framework (90–150 days-day average timeline), a 0.56% average property tax rate (~$119/mo at the $255,000 state median), and $890/$100K hazard insurance (~$189/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
LA Security Instrument
Judicial (Executory Process — Confessed Judgment)
90–150 days days avg timeline
LA Avg Tax & Ins
0.56% Tax
$890/$100K Hazard Ins

Louisiana County-Level Property Tax & Insurance Hubs (1)

Orleans Parish (New Orleans), LA
Orleans Parish (New Orleans), LA · 1.12% Tax · $1180/$100K Ins

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Louisiana 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