Serving Laguna Beach, CA
Ground up construction loans in Laguna Beach, CA for investors, builders, and developers. Finance land acquisition and vertical construction together with loan-to-cost and ARV based leverage, interest-only payments during the build, inspected draws, and construction-to-permanent exits. CDL Mortgage structures the whole project.
Why CDL MTG
A specialized lending team, a transparent process, and real people you can reach by phone.
We shop multiple wholesale lenders on your behalf to find strong pricing for your exact scenario.
Programs built around real situations — self-employed, investment property, manufactured homes and more.
A secure document checklist tailored to your loan, with pre-approvals turned around quickly.
Licensed loan officers who know local escrow, title, appraisal and market conditions — not a call center.
The Process
Four simple steps from first call to closing table.
A quick, no-pressure conversation about your goals, timeline and budget.
A short, secure checklist tailored to your loan — no guesswork, no busywork.
We shop lenders, review your Loan Estimate line by line, and issue your approval.
We keep you, your agent and escrow updated through funding day.
Local Expertise
CDL Mortgage Services Inc. helps buyers and homeowners across Laguna Beach and the rest of Orange County navigate the ground up 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 Laguna Beach.
Every file is handled by a licensed loan officer — not a call center. We shop multiple wholesale lenders on your behalf to find competitive pricing, walk you through your Loan Estimate line by line, and keep you, your agent, and escrow updated at every milestone so there are no surprises at the closing table.
Beyond ground up construction loans, Laguna Beach clients also come to us for ground up construction loans, ground up construction financing, ground up building loans, and more. Whatever your situation — first home, move-up purchase, investment property, or tapping equity — we’ll match you with the right program.
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CDL Mortgage Services Inc. · NMLS #132263 · Equal Housing Lender
About Us
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 Laguna Beach borrowers.
Purchase, refinance, and home equity — all under one roof, focused on the best loans at the best rates.
Based at 6524 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765 and licensed in California, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma & Idaho.
Every file is handled start-to-finish by a licensed loan officer who knows your name and your goals.
Fully licensed and regulated, with award-winning lender partnerships and 35+ years serving borrowers.
Questions
Financing for building on vacant land — it can cover lot acquisition plus the full vertical construction budget. Funds are advanced in inspected draws against the builder\u2019s schedule of values, with interest only on the drawn balance.
Commonly 15–25% of total project cost. If you already own the lot free and clear, its equity often counts toward your required contribution and can reduce cash to close substantially.
Experience helps and drives your leverage. Newer builders can qualify with a licensed, insured, experienced general contractor, a realistic budget, and more equity in the deal.
You submit a draw request as each stage completes. An inspector verifies the work, then funds are released — typically within a few business days — so the build never stalls waiting on money.
Yes. A single facility can fund the lot purchase and the build, and can be structured to roll into a permanent mortgage or an investor rental loan at completion.
Ready to Start
Talk to a licensed loan officer — no obligation, no pressure.
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