GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION · Arkansas (AR) Underwriting Matrix

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

Arkansas 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 Arkansas (AR), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Statutory Foreclosure) statutory framework (60–85 days-day average timeline), a 0.62% average property tax rate (~$121/mo at the $235,000 state median), and $680/$100K hazard insurance (~$133/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

AR Security Instrument

Non-Judicial (Statutory Foreclosure)

60–85 days days avg timeline

AR Avg Tax & Ins

0.62% Tax

$680/$100K Hazard Ins

How Ground-Up Construction Work in Arkansas (AR)

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. Arkansas Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $235,000 (75% LTV = $176,250) with Form 1007 rent of $1,850/mo and multifamily rent of $1,120/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Arkansas operates under a Non-Judicial (Statutory Foreclosure) 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 Arkansas LLC or Delaware LLC registered in AR with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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