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

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

Ohio 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 Ohio (OH), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (County Court of Common Pleas) statutory framework (160–220 days-day average timeline), a 1.48% average property tax rate (~$315/mo at the $255,000 state median), and $490/$100K hazard insurance (~$104/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
OH Security Instrument
Judicial (County Court of Common Pleas)
160–220 days days avg timeline
OH Avg Tax & Ins
1.48% Tax
$490/$100K Hazard Ins

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Ohio 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