Los Angeles County, CA Lending
Construction Loans in Los Angeles County, CA
Looking for construction loans in Los Angeles County? Construction and construction-to-permanent financing in Los Angeles County, CA. Fund your lot, build, and permanent mortgage in one streamlined package — CDL Mortgage guides you from blueprint to keys.
Serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Bradbury, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lomita, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Whittier and every community in Los Angeles County.
Why CDL MTG
Why Los Angeles County borrowers choose us.
A specialized lending team, a transparent process, and real people you can reach by phone.
Competitive Rates
We shop multiple wholesale lenders on your behalf to find strong pricing for your exact scenario.
Flexible Terms
Options for W-2 earners, business owners, investors and retirees, not just picture-perfect files.
Fast & Simple Process
Upload documents securely, track your checklist, and get a fast pre-approval decision.
Local Expertise
We work with California escrow, title and appraisal partners every week, so your file moves smoothly.
The Process
Your path to closing on construction loans.
A simple four-step process, start to finish.
- Step 01
Talk to a Loan Officer
A quick, no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline and budget.
- Step 02
Submit Your Documents
A short, secure checklist tailored to your loan — no guesswork, no busywork.
- Step 03
Get Pre-Approved
We shop lenders, review your Loan Estimate line by line, and issue your approval.
- Step 04
Close With Confidence
We keep you, your agent and escrow updated through funding day.
Local Expertise
Serving Los Angeles County borrowers with construction loans.
Our Los Angeles County clients come from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Pasadena, along with 85 other towns and the rural areas between them.
Your Los Angeles County Lender
CDL Mortgage Services Inc. helps buyers and homeowners across Los Angeles County navigate the construction loans process from first conversation to final signature. As a California-based lender headquartered in the Greater Los Angeles area, our loan officers know the local market, local escrow and title practices, and what it takes to compete for homes in Los Angeles County.
One Point of Contact
You will always know who is working on your loan. Your loan officer compares lenders for you, explains your costs in plain language, and keeps everyone on the transaction informed until closing.
Matched to Your Goals
In addition to construction loans, Los Angeles County clients also come to us for construction loan, home construction loans, residential construction loans, and more. Whatever your situation — first home, move-up purchase, investment property, or tapping equity — we’ll match you with the right program.
Get a free Construction Loans quote in Los Angeles County, CA
A licensed loan officer will reach out with your options — no obligation, no credit pull to start.
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How It Works
How a construction loan actually works
A construction loan funds a build in stages rather than all at once. You pay interest only on the money drawn, and the loan converts to or is replaced by permanent financing at completion.
- 01
Plans, permits & budget
Approved plans, a licensed general contractor, a line-item budget and a realistic timeline are required before underwriting begins.
- 02
Appraisal on future value
The appraiser values the completed project from your plans and specifications.
- 03
Loan sizing
Based on the lesser of total cost or a percentage of the as-completed value, with your land equity often counting toward the down payment.
- 04
Draw schedule
Funds release in stages as work is inspected and completed — foundation, framing, mechanicals, finish.
- 05
Interest-only during the build
You pay interest only on the outstanding balance, so early payments are small.
- 06
Convert or refinance
A single-close loan rolls automatically into permanent financing; a two-close structure refinances at completion.
Your Options
Construction and renovation structures
Ground-up, major renovation and small remodels each call for a different loan.
- Single-close construction-to-perm
- One closing, one set of costs, rate locked for the permanent loan up front.
- Two-close construction
- Short-term build loan followed by a separate permanent refinance — more flexibility, two sets of costs.
- Owner-occupied custom build
- Building the home you will live in, with your land equity as the down payment.
- FHA 203(k) renovation
- Buy and renovate an existing home with one loan based on after-improved value.
- Fix & flip / investor build
- Short-term, higher-leverage financing priced for speed rather than term.
- ADU construction
- Finance an accessory dwelling unit against the improved value of your property.
Honest Advice
What makes a construction loan go smoothly
Construction files fail on preparation, not on borrowers. Here is what actually matters.
Ideal for you
A great fit if you have…
Licensed, experienced builder
The contractor is underwritten too. A strong, insured, experienced GC carries real weight.
Owned land
Land equity often satisfies most or all of the down payment requirement.
Firm budget with contingency
A detailed budget with a 10% contingency is the single best predictor of a clean build.
Another program may win
Consider alternatives if you have…
Change orders
Mid-build changes cost time and money and can require re-underwriting. Decide before you break ground.
Permit timing
Jurisdiction delays extend interest-only periods. We build that into your plan.
Owner-builder requests
Very few lenders allow you to act as your own general contractor. Expect to hire one.
Service Area
Where we lend around Los Angeles County.
Serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Bradbury, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lomita, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Whittier, and every community across Los Angeles County, California.
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About Us
Who is CDL Mortgage?
CDL Mortgage Services Inc. is an independent, full-service mortgage company. Instead of pushing one bank’s products, we shop multiple wholesale lenders to secure the best loan at the best rate for Los Angeles County borrowers.
Full-Service Mortgage Company
Purchase, refinance, and home equity — all under one roof, focused on the best loans at the best rates.
Headquartered in Rocklin, CA
Based at 6524 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765 and licensed in California, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma & Idaho.
Real Loan Officers, Not Call Centers
Every file is handled start-to-finish by a licensed loan officer who knows your name and your goals.
NMLS #132263 · Equal Housing Lender
Fully licensed and regulated, with award-winning lender partnerships and 35+ years serving borrowers.
Questions
Construction Loans FAQs
How does a construction loan work?
Funds are disbursed in draws as construction milestones are completed, with interest-only payments on the drawn balance during the build. When the home is finished, the loan converts to (or is replaced by) a permanent mortgage.
What is a construction-to-permanent loan?
A single-close loan that covers the build and automatically converts to your permanent mortgage when construction finishes — one application, one closing, one set of fees.
What down payment does a construction loan require?
Typically 10-20% of the total project cost (land plus build). If you already own your lot, its equity can often count toward the down payment.
Do I need a licensed builder?
Most programs require a licensed, insured general contractor with a track record. Some owner-builder options exist for qualified borrowers — ask us about the requirements.