A commercial construction loan funds the build itself: you own the land, the lender finances 60–75% of the approved construction cost, and money is released in tranches as certified construction milestones are met — plinth, structure, brickwork, finishing. Interest during construction is typically charged only on the disbursed amount, with a moratorium on principal until completion.
This is project lending, so the appraisal goes deeper than a standard LAP: sanctioned plans and all statutory approvals, a costed BOQ and contractor arrangement, your track record, and — decisively — the end-use plan. A building pre-leased to a strong tenant, or self-used for an established business, underwrites far more easily than speculative space.
CreditCares packages construction files the way project-finance teams expect them: approval matrix, cost sheet, cash-flow model and repayment structure — then places them with the banks and NBFCs on our panel that actively book construction risk in your asset class.
What gets built with construction finance
Office complexes
Self-use headquarters or leasable office floors in commercial zones.
Retail & malls
Market complexes, high-street retail blocks and organised retail space.
Hotels & hospitality
Hotels, banquet facilities and serviced units — specialist lenders on panel.
Warehouses & logistics
Godowns, logistics parks and cold storage riding India's warehousing boom.
Factory buildings
Industrial sheds and plant buildings, often paired with machinery finance.
Redevelopment
Demolish-and-rebuild of ageing commercial structures on prime plots.
Interest rates & terms (2026, indicative)
| Lender type | Interest rate | Typical LTV / funding |
|---|---|---|
| Public sector banks | 10.00% – 12.00% p.a. | 60% – 70% of project cost |
| Private banks | 10.50% – 13.00% p.a. | Up to 75%; faster tranche release |
| NBFCs (construction programs) | 11.50% – 13.50% p.a. | Flexible structures, higher leverage |
Rates are indicative market ranges for mid-2026 and vary by lender policy, credit profile and security. Final pricing rests with the sanctioning bank/NBFC.
Eligibility (typical)
- Clear ownership of the plot with commercial land-use/conversion
- Sanctioned building plan and statutory approvals in place
- Costed project report/BOQ with contractor or construction plan
- Promoter track record and margin contribution (25–40%)
- Viable repayment source: business cash flows, lease-up plan or sale plan
- Entity and promoters with acceptable bureau records
Documents required
- Land title deed chain, mutation, conversion & tax receipts
- Sanctioned plan, building permit and approval set
- Detailed project cost estimate / BOQ and contractor agreement
- 3 years' financials & ITRs of entity and promoters
- 12 months' banking; existing facility sanction letters
- Lease LOIs / end-use evidence where applicable
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Indicative only — final rate and eligibility are decided by the lender based on your profile and security.
How CreditCares gets you sanctioned faster
Profile & lender match
We map your financials and security to the lenders — from our 80+ bank & NBFC panel — most likely to approve on the best terms.
Bank-ready file
Financials, projections, property/KYC papers structured exactly the way credit teams want to see them.
Negotiation & follow-up
We place the file with multiple lenders, negotiate rate, LTV and fees, and keep approvals moving.
Sanction & disbursal
Terms finalised, sanction issued, funds disbursed — tracked end to end by one team.
Frequently asked questions
How does stage-wise disbursement actually work?
The sanction is released in 4–6 tranches mapped to certified construction stages. Before each release, the lender's engineer verifies progress against the plan and cost sheet. You pay interest only on amounts disbursed, keeping carrying cost low early in the build.
Is there a moratorium during construction?
Yes — most structures allow 12–36 months of principal moratorium during construction, with interest serviced monthly on disbursed amounts. Full EMIs begin after completion or the agreed moratorium, whichever is earlier.
Can I get construction finance for a building I plan to lease out?
Yes, and pre-leasing strengthens the file enormously. With signed LOIs or lease agreements from credible tenants, lenders can structure the takeout as lease rental discounting on completion — often improving both leverage and pricing.
What margin must I bring?
Typically 25–40% of total project cost (land value you already own often counts toward margin). Stronger sponsors with pre-leased space secure the lower end.
What if construction costs overrun?
Overruns are the classic construction-loan stress point. We build contingency (5–10%) into the appraised cost upfront and, where needed, arrange top-up or mezzanine tranches — far easier to negotiate before the project starts than mid-way.
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