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Construction Loans in Ontario

Build with confidence.

Private construction financing for custom homes, infill projects, renovations, and small-scale development.

Lendworth provides equity-based construction-loan options with flexible draw schedules, clear terms, and fast decisions once project details are confirmed.

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Construction Loans Lendworth
Private Construction Loans — Equity-Based Lending

Traditional lenders make construction loans tough.


  • Rates starting from 11.99%

  • Clear options — often within 24–48 hours once details are confirmed

  • Flexible draw schedules

  • We fund land + construction or construction-only

  • Low documentation requirements

  • No single minimum credit score

  • Income flexibility (file-dependent)

  • Ontario-wide (priority to GTA, Vaughan, Toronto, York Region)

  • Appraisals reviewed through Lendworth’s proprietary valuation model


  • Build now — without bank delays.

Construction Loans Are Best For?

Perfect for:


  • Custom home builders

  • Homeowners building on their own lot

  • Investors completing renovation/flip projects

  • Developers doing infill work

  • Landowners preparing for future development

  • Borrowers who cannot qualify for bank financing

  • Self-employed or unconventional income borrowers


  • If your project has equity and viability — we can fund it.

How Much Can You Borrow?

Financing based on equity and location.


  • Loan Amounts: $100,000 – $5,000,000+

  • Loan-to-value: Structured using completed value (ARV), location, and project risk

  • Advance Type: Draws or holdbacks

  • Rates: Starting from 11.99%

  • Terms: 6–18 months

  • Eligible Properties: Detached homes, townhomes, semis, multi-residential (case-by-case)


  • Your budget and timeline guide the structure.

Our Lending Criteria.

Simple, fast, transparent.


  • Strong location (GTA, Vaughan, Toronto preferred)

  • Clear project budget and timeline

  • Appraisal or ARV report required

  • Builder experience helpful but not mandatory

  • Exit strategy required (sale or refinance)

  • Credit score not a primary factor

  • Income verification flexible


  • We finance good real estate — not paperwork.

Trusted by Ontario builders and homeowners who need clear, equity-based construction-loan options.

Lendworth makes building your dream home simple, reliable, and stress-free.

Top Construction Loan questions answered

Get a quick construction loan approval

Lendworth funds a wide range of construction projects, including:

• New home builds

• Large-scale renovations

• Additions and extensions

• Tear-down and rebuilds

• Cottage and rural builds

• Investment or spec homes

Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or investor, we can fund projects banks avoid.

We can provide conditional approval in 24 hours and fund your first draw within 24–48 hours, depending on lawyer availability.

Banks often take weeks — Lendworth moves at the speed your project needs.

Not necessarily.

We can review your project at any stage, including:

• Pre-permit

• Mid-construction

• Near completion

• Build stalled due to lack of funds

If you have equity in the property and a clear project scope, we can help.

Construction loans are typically funded in progress draws, such as:

• Initial land or property draw

• Framing draw

• Enclosure draw

• Mechanical/rough-in draw

• Final completion draw

We move quickly between stages to keep your contractors paid and your build on schedule.

Yes — many borrowers come to Lendworth after being declined by banks due to:

• Self-employment

• Lack of income verification

• Credit issues

• Appraisal complexity

• Non-conforming builds

• Tight timelines

Our approvals are equity-based, making construction financing accessible for more Ontario homeowners and builders.

Why Borrowers Trust Lendworth

We are a GTA-based private mortgage lender committed to transparency, fast turnaround, and strong investor-backed lending. Our approvals rely on real-world property values, ensuring you receive a fair and accurate offer every time.

Backed by Lendworth MIC’s disciplined underwriting process, we focus on capital preservation, efficient execution, and five-star service.

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