GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · New Hampshire (NH) Underwriting Matrix

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

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (NH), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Statutory Power of Sale) statutory framework (60–85 days-day average timeline), a 1.93% average property tax rate (~$732/mo at the $455,000 state median), and $460/$100K hazard insurance (~$174/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
NH Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Statutory Power of Sale)
60–85 days days avg timeline
NH Avg Tax & Ins
1.93% Tax
$460/$100K Hazard Ins

How Ground-Up Construction Work in New Hampshire (NH)

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. New Hampshire Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $455,000 (75% LTV = $341,250) with Form 1007 rent of $3,250/mo and multifamily rent of $1,850/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

New Hampshire operates under a Non-Judicial (Statutory Power of Sale) regime (60–85 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 New Hampshire LLC or Delaware LLC registered in NH with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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