Horizontal Development

Loan Program

Horizontal Development

Development (A&D) loans cover horizontal costs: grading, roads, sewer, water, power and lot finishing. We structure these to roll into vertical construction or a lot sale program.

Typical Terms

Loan-to-costUp to 75–80% of land + development cost
Term18–36 months
DrawsEngineer-certified progress draws
Release pricesSet per lot for partial releases
RecourseFull or partial recourse

Terms shown are typical ranges, not a commitment to lend. All financing is subject to lender underwriting and approval.

Who This Fits

  • Developers with an approved plat
  • Builders developing their own lots
  • Lot developers selling finished lots to builders

What Lenders Look For

  • Approved final plat and improvement agreements
  • Engineer's cost estimate and bids
  • Lot takedown contracts with builders
  • Sponsor's development track record
  • Bonding requirements

Documents Checklist

  • Plat and entitlement approvals
  • Engineer's estimate / bids
  • Development budget and timeline
  • Lot sale or takedown agreements
  • Sources & uses and proforma

Frequently Asked Questions