Key Characteristics from a Developer’s Perspective​

Developer-Initiated: CIDs are typically proposed and driven by private property owners/developers.

Security: Bonds are secured by assessments or tax revenue generated within the CID. Developers often provide guarantees or credit enhancements.

Assessment on Themselves: Initially, the developer pays the special assessments. As parcels are sold, obligations transfer to new owners.

Off-Balance Sheet (Potentially): The debt is an obligation of the CID, not the developer’s corporate entity, offering accounting advantages.

How CID Bonds Work: Step-by-Step

  1. Developer Conception: A developer identifies infrastructure needs beyond what the city can provide.
  2. Petition and Formation: The developer petitions the city to form a CID, usually requiring majority property owner consent.
  3. Authority and Plan: Once approved, the CID becomes a legal subdivision with a development plan.
  4. Issuance of Bonds: The CID issues tax-exempt municipal bonds to raise capital. Developers often receive proceeds upfront.
  5. Repayment Mechanism: Revenue comes from:
    • Special Assessments: Extra property tax-like fees.
    • Sales Taxes: Additional sales tax on goods sold within the CID.

Developer’s Role & Benefit: Infrastructure is built immediately, enhancing value and marketability of the project.

Community Improvement Districts: Key Features

A developer plans a large mixed-use project.

Existing infrastructure is inadequate, and the city cannot afford upgrades. The developer forms a CID that issues $20M in bonds for new roads, a parking garage, and a park.

Repayment sources:

  • 1% additional sales tax on retail sales in the district.
  • Special annual assessments on commercial and residential properties.
    Shoppers and tenants provide the revenue to service the debt, while the developer benefits from an attractive, premium project.

Land Purchase

Builder Lot Loan

65% LTC, converts 100% construction loan, up to $10m, interest only, 18 months.

Developer Land Loan

Up to 80% LTC, 24 month term w/12 month extension, up to $25m. line or draw disbursement.

Developer Land Bank

Up to 85% LTC, 24-60 month term, up to $50m, primary and secondary markets, mixed use.

Builder Liquidity Line

Multi year lines, up to 100% land cost and construction costs, land no more than ⅓ of construction cost, additional funds may be available for horizontal development.

Acquisition Financing

Builder Lot Loan
65% LTC, converts 100% construction loan, up to $10m, interest only, 18 months.

RENOVATION LOANS
  • DSCR Up to 90% LTV, up to $20m, 12-24 month term. Experience required, and min 620 FICO.
  • Rental DSCR Up to 80% LTV, can accommodate portfolio up to 17 years, first 7 years interest only, multifamily ok, 700 sq ft min SFR, and 350 sq ft mn condo/other.

Construction Financing

SINGLE FAMILY

  • SPEC Builder Line of Credit
    Up to 100% eligible costs, up to $5M, term 5 years, interest only available, and same day draws available.
  • SPEC Home
    Up to $3.5m, term 12 to 18 months, up to 90% LTC, up to maximum LTV 75%, terms variance quoted based upon experience and volume sold.
  • Model Home
    Up to $5M, term up to 36 months, no interest payments thru 1st year, interest may be capitalized into loan after 1st year.
  • Production Builders
    Funding for acquisition and development of horizontal and vertical construction, up to 85% LTC with balanced LTV cap on volume and experience, construction term, construction revolver, bridge to sale, and bridge to stabilization products available.

 

MULTI FAMILY

  • Multi-family primary markets
    $5M to $150M, 2-5 year hold, up to 80% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield and DSCR.
  • Multi-family secondary markets
    $5M to $50M, 2-5 year hold, up to 75% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield, and DSCR.

 

MIXED USE
  • Mixed use and PUD communities $5M to $500M, 2-5 year hold, up to 80% LTC based upon % presale, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield, and DSCR.

Bridge Financing

MULTI FAMILY AND MIXED USE COMMUNITIES
  • Bridge loan $5M to $100M, 1-3 year hold, up to 75% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten debt yield, and DSCR.

Permanent Financing

  • Fannie Mae Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct Fannie Mae DUS underwriters, up to 80% LTV qualified sponsor, up to 75% LTV cash out, 5-30 year term amortization, price incentive programs, student housing, affordable housing, and workforce housing channels.
  • Freddie Mac Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple OPtigo direct Freddie Mac underwriter, up to 80% LTV, $1M to $100M, preferred equity, student housing, green initiative, with mixed term and use price considerations. DSCR ratio 1.25.
  • FHA Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct FHA underwriters, up to 85% to 90% LTV, market rate DSCR 1.20, affordable housing DSCR 1.15, location limitations, FHA 220, FHA 221, FHA 222, FHA 223, FHA 231, FHA 241, FHA 242, and FHA IRR.
  • USDA Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct USDA underwriters, up to 90% LTV for profit entities, LTV determination based upon lesser of % development cost or appraised value, location rural class less than 35k pop, and DSCR of 1.15.
  • Private Equity/Family Funds Network of a multitude of family fund operators and private equity firms targeting short term and long term real estate investments, many non recourse, multitude of hold terms 3-10 years, DSCR from 1.10 to 1.30, $1M -$500M in funding amounts, targeting multitude of product uses and regions.
  • Investment Banking Network of investment banking resources to leverage funding in conjunction with private and public equity sources, varied terms, unlimited capital amounts, uses including all property types.
 

Portfolio Financing

  • Portfolio Refinance Private and public resources to provide blanket portfolio funding across a multitude of properties and uses within the same portfolio. Terms often include 5 to 15 year terms, DSCR 1.10 to 1.30, and funding capital limits based upon risk diversification, vacancy rates, and consistency of cap runs involving 5, 10, and 15 year benchmarks.

Common Question About Construction Capital

We fund residential, mixed-use, commercial, and public-private developments—especially those with complex capital stacks, incentive layers, or timing gaps. Projects with TIF, special assessments, abatements, or pending entitlements are a strong fit.

Traditional construction loans often come with rigid underwriting criteria and longer approval times. Our capital solutions are faster, more flexible, and tailored to meet the timing and structure of your specific deal—including predevelopment, bridge, and incentive-backed needs.

Yes. We commonly provide gap or subordinate financing that complements senior debt. Our team works collaboratively with your lender to structure funding that strengthens the entire capital stack.

No. While we specialize in incentive-aligned capital, we also fund private projects where timing, equity constraints, or deal complexity require custom financing.

We move quickly. Once terms are agreed upon, funding can be completed in a matter of weeks—often in parallel with your primary loan or entitlement schedule.

Yes. We offer funding for site acquisition, entitlement, and predevelopment activities. These are critical stages we understand deeply from a development and capital perspective.

Let’s Build Your Community Together

Key Characteristics from a Developer’s Perspective​

Developer-Initiated: CIDs are typically proposed and driven by private property owners/developers.

Security: Bonds are secured by assessments or tax revenue generated within the CID. Developers often provide guarantees or credit enhancements.

Assessment on Themselves: Initially, the developer pays the special assessments. As parcels are sold, obligations transfer to new owners.

Off-Balance Sheet (Potentially): The debt is an obligation of the CID, not the developer’s corporate entity, offering accounting advantages.

How CID Bonds Work: Step-by-Step

  1. Developer Conception: A developer identifies infrastructure needs beyond what the city can provide.
  2. Petition and Formation: The developer petitions the city to form a CID, usually requiring majority property owner consent.
  3. Authority and Plan: Once approved, the CID becomes a legal subdivision with a development plan.
  4. Issuance of Bonds: The CID issues tax-exempt municipal bonds to raise capital. Developers often receive proceeds upfront.
  5. Repayment Mechanism: Revenue comes from:
    • Special Assessments: Extra property tax-like fees.
    • Sales Taxes: Additional sales tax on goods sold within the CID.

Developer’s Role & Benefit: Infrastructure is built immediately, enhancing value and marketability of the project.

Community Improvement Districts: Key Features

A developer plans a large mixed-use project.

Existing infrastructure is inadequate, and the city cannot afford upgrades. The developer forms a CID that issues $20M in bonds for new roads, a parking garage, and a park.

Repayment sources:

  • 1% additional sales tax on retail sales in the district.
  • Special annual assessments on commercial and residential properties.
    Shoppers and tenants provide the revenue to service the debt, while the developer benefits from an attractive, premium project.

Land Purchase

Builder Lot Loan

65% LTC, converts 100% construction loan, up to $10m, interest only, 18 months.

Developer Land Loan

Up to 80% LTC, 24 month term w/12 month extension, up to $25m. line or draw disbursement.

Developer Land Bank

Up to 85% LTC, 24-60 month term, up to $50m, primary and secondary markets, mixed use.

Builder Liquidity Line

Multi year lines, up to 100% land cost and construction costs, land no more than ⅓ of construction cost, additional funds may be available for horizontal development.

Acquisition Financing

Builder Lot Loan
65% LTC, converts 100% construction loan, up to $10m, interest only, 18 months.

RENOVATION LOANS
  • DSCR Up to 90% LTV, up to $20m, 12-24 month term. Experience required, and min 620 FICO.
  • Rental DSCR Up to 80% LTV, can accommodate portfolio up to 17 years, first 7 years interest only, multifamily ok, 700 sq ft min SFR, and 350 sq ft mn condo/other.

Construction Financing

SINGLE FAMILY

  • SPEC Builder Line of Credit
    Up to 100% eligible costs, up to $5M, term 5 years, interest only available, and same day draws available.
  • SPEC Home
    Up to $3.5m, term 12 to 18 months, up to 90% LTC, up to maximum LTV 75%, terms variance quoted based upon experience and volume sold.
  • Model Home
    Up to $5M, term up to 36 months, no interest payments thru 1st year, interest may be capitalized into loan after 1st year.
  • Production Builders
    Funding for acquisition and development of horizontal and vertical construction, up to 85% LTC with balanced LTV cap on volume and experience, construction term, construction revolver, bridge to sale, and bridge to stabilization products available.

 

MULTI FAMILY

  • Multi-family primary markets
    $5M to $150M, 2-5 year hold, up to 80% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield and DSCR.
  • Multi-family secondary markets
    $5M to $50M, 2-5 year hold, up to 75% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield, and DSCR.

 

MIXED USE
  • Mixed use and PUD communities $5M to $500M, 2-5 year hold, up to 80% LTC based upon % presale, subject to minimum underwritten exit debt yield, and DSCR.

Bridge Financing

MULTI FAMILY AND MIXED USE COMMUNITIES
  • Bridge loan $5M to $100M, 1-3 year hold, up to 75% LTC, subject to minimum underwritten debt yield, and DSCR.

Permanent Financing

  • Fannie Mae Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct Fannie Mae DUS underwriters, up to 80% LTV qualified sponsor, up to 75% LTV cash out, 5-30 year term amortization, price incentive programs, student housing, affordable housing, and workforce housing channels.
  • Freddie Mac Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple OPtigo direct Freddie Mac underwriter, up to 80% LTV, $1M to $100M, preferred equity, student housing, green initiative, with mixed term and use price considerations. DSCR ratio 1.25.
  • FHA Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct FHA underwriters, up to 85% to 90% LTV, market rate DSCR 1.20, affordable housing DSCR 1.15, location limitations, FHA 220, FHA 221, FHA 222, FHA 223, FHA 231, FHA 241, FHA 242, and FHA IRR.
  • USDA Multi Family Network independent affiliates involves multiple direct USDA underwriters, up to 90% LTV for profit entities, LTV determination based upon lesser of % development cost or appraised value, location rural class less than 35k pop, and DSCR of 1.15.
  • Private Equity/Family Funds Network of a multitude of family fund operators and private equity firms targeting short term and long term real estate investments, many non recourse, multitude of hold terms 3-10 years, DSCR from 1.10 to 1.30, $1M -$500M in funding amounts, targeting multitude of product uses and regions.
  • Investment Banking Network of investment banking resources to leverage funding in conjunction with private and public equity sources, varied terms, unlimited capital amounts, uses including all property types.
 

Portfolio Financing

  • Portfolio Refinance Private and public resources to provide blanket portfolio funding across a multitude of properties and uses within the same portfolio. Terms often include 5 to 15 year terms, DSCR 1.10 to 1.30, and funding capital limits based upon risk diversification, vacancy rates, and consistency of cap runs involving 5, 10, and 15 year benchmarks.

Common Question About Construction Capital

We fund residential, mixed-use, commercial, and public-private developments—especially those with complex capital stacks, incentive layers, or timing gaps. Projects with TIF, special assessments, abatements, or pending entitlements are a strong fit.

Traditional construction loans often come with rigid underwriting criteria and longer approval times. Our capital solutions are faster, more flexible, and tailored to meet the timing and structure of your specific deal—including predevelopment, bridge, and incentive-backed needs.

Yes. We commonly provide gap or subordinate financing that complements senior debt. Our team works collaboratively with your lender to structure funding that strengthens the entire capital stack.

No. While we specialize in incentive-aligned capital, we also fund private projects where timing, equity constraints, or deal complexity require custom financing.

We move quickly. Once terms are agreed upon, funding can be completed in a matter of weeks—often in parallel with your primary loan or entitlement schedule.

Yes. We offer funding for site acquisition, entitlement, and predevelopment activities. These are critical stages we understand deeply from a development and capital perspective.

Let’s Build Your Community Together