GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · Arizona (AZ) Underwriting Matrix

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

Arizona 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 Arizona (AZ), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 91-Day Trustee Sale) statutory framework (95–115 days-day average timeline), a 0.56% average property tax rate (~$208/mo at the $445,000 state median), and $440/$100K hazard insurance (~$163/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
AZ Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 91-Day Trustee Sale)
95–115 days days avg timeline
AZ Avg Tax & Ins
0.56% Tax
$440/$100K Hazard Ins

How Ground-Up Construction Work in Arizona (AZ)

Ground-up construction loans finance infill spec homes, luxury rebuilds, ADU/casita additions, 2–4 unit townhomes, and 5–25+ unit build-to-rent communities up to 85% Loan-to-Cost (LTC), crediting verified land equity toward the builder’s down payment requirement.

1. Arizona Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $445,000 (75% LTV = $333,750) with Form 1007 rent of $3,150/mo and multifamily rent of $1,750/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Arizona operates under a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — 91-Day Trustee Sale) regime (95–115 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (14 – 21 Business Days)

Close in your Arizona LLC or Delaware LLC registered in AZ with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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