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Ground-up construction loans in Florida

Ground-up construction financing in Florida covers single-family and 2–4 unit builds, from the lot to the final line item, sized on cost and capped on as-complete value. Program terms do not change by state; permits, closing costs and the lien process do. Here is what applies in Florida.

PROGRAM TERMS · SAME IN EVERY STATE

Ground-up terms in Florida

Silt's terms do not change at the state line. The term sheet reflects the property, the file and the supported value.

Loan amounts
$200K – $10M
Residential scope
1–4 units · nationwide
Leverage
90% LTC · 70% ARV
Structure
Interest-only, 12–24 mo
Draws
Funded in 48h, app-based
Projects
Infill & multi-lot
WHAT IS SPECIFIC TO FLORIDA

Florida facts that touch this loan

  • Foreclosure. Florida is listed as a judicial-foreclosure jurisdiction: the lender files in court and a judgment precedes the sale. Court calendars, not the deed of trust, set the pace, so distressed-asset timelines in Florida run longer than in power-of-sale states. [1]
  • Deed stamps. Documentary stamp tax on the deed is $0.70 per $100; in Miami-Dade it is $0.60 per $100 plus a surtax on transfers other than a single-family residence. [2]
  • Note and mortgage. The note carries documentary stamp tax of $0.35 per $100, and the mortgage carries a nonrecurring intangible tax of 2 mills. [2][3]
  • Reassessment on sale. Save Our Homes' 3% cap is a homestead benefit. A rental is non-homestead: its assessment increase is capped at 10% a year excluding school levies, and the cap resets on a change of ownership — so the purchase resets the tax base. [4]
  • Insurance. Citizens requires inspections depending on coverage, type, age and location, including 4-point and roof inspection forms. [5]
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LARGEST METRO AREAS

Where Florida's population is

By Census Bureau population estimates. Silt lends statewide — these markets are not a limit. Metro areas may cross state lines. [6]

  • Miami–Fort Lauderdale
  • Tampa–St. Petersburg
  • Orlando
  • Jacksonville
FAQ

Ground-up in Florida: questions investors ask

Does Silt make ground-up loans in Florida?

Yes. Florida is one of the states Silt lends in, and the ground-up program covers single-family and 2–4 unit residential construction — infill, multi-lot, spec, custom and luxury.

Is Florida a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure state?

Florida is listed as a judicial-foreclosure jurisdiction: the lender files in court and a judgment precedes the sale. Court calendars, not the deed of trust, set the pace, so distressed-asset timelines in Florida run longer than in power-of-sale states.

Do ground-up terms change in Florida?

No. The program terms are the same in every state Silt lends in: loan amounts $200K – $10M; residential scope 1–4 units · nationwide; leverage 90% LTC · 70% ARV; structure Interest-only, 12–24 mo; draws Funded in 48h, app-based; projects Infill & multi-lot. The final term sheet reflects the property and the file.

Can I close in an LLC in Florida?

Every Silt loan closes in an LLC or corporation, never a personal name. Bring the articles or certificate of formation, operating agreement and EIN letter.

What closing taxes should I budget in Florida?

Documentary stamp tax on the deed is $0.70 per $100; in Miami-Dade it is $0.60 per $100 plus a surtax on transfers other than a single-family residence.

What do you need from the general contractor?

A licensed GC, contractor license and insurance, an executed GC agreement and an itemized budget. Plans, permits and the construction schedule should describe the same scope so underwriting and the draw plan stay aligned.