GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · New York (NY) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

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

New York 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 New York (NY), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (RPAPL Article 13) statutory framework (240–360 days-day average timeline), a 1.64% average property tax rate (~$745/mo at the $545,000 state median), and $580/$100K hazard insurance (~$263/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
NY Security Instrument
Judicial (RPAPL Article 13)
240–360 days days avg timeline
NY Avg Tax & Ins
1.64% Tax
$580/$100K Hazard Ins

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