Construction Loans Ground Up in Richmond County Georgia

CheapLOI.com provides ground-up construction loans for investors and developers in Augusta, Hephzibah, and Blythe—with same-day term sheets, transparent budgets, and fast draw releases.

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Why Richmond County Builders Choose CheapLOI.com

CheapLOI.com has funded 1,000+ Georgia investment projects. We understand site work, permitting, and contractor logistics across Augusta’s Medical District, downtown/Riverwalk corridors, and I-20/I-520 industrial nodes.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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CheapLOI.com — Program Details

Loan Amounts

$500,000 – $20,000,000+

Leverage

Up to 85% LTC

Max to ARV/Stabilized

Typically ~70%

Term

12–24 months (+ extension options)

Rate/Structure

Interest-only during build

Collateral

Land + improvements

Draws

Milestone-based; 48–72 hr typical release

Entity

LLC/Entity preferred

Docs we focus on

Plans, line-item budget, schedule, GC resume, exit strategy

Income docs

Not required (asset-based)

Close speed

10–21 business days, title & diligence permitting

How to Qualify

We mainly evaluate:

  • Site control and clean title/survey
  • Complete plans (architectural/civil as required)
  • Detailed, realistic budget and schedule (Gantt acceptable)
  • GC/borrower experience or strong third-party GC
  • Exit (pre-leasing assumptions, cap rates, DSCR refi, or sale)

Property Types Eligible

  • Retail: pad sites, strip centers, single-tenant NNN
  • Industrial/Flex: last-mile warehouse, light manufacturing
  • Office/Medical: professional suites, medical build-outs
  • Mixed-Use: street-level retail with residential above
  • Small–Mid Multifamily/BTR: duplex–garden style (case-by-case)
  • Adaptive Reuse: with new vertical components

Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust

  • Experience: CheapLOI.com has funded 1,000+ Georgia investor projects.
  • Expertise: Ground-up and vertical underwriting; ARV and rent comps; draw logistics.
  • Authority: Clear LOIs, accurate scopes, transparent draw procedures.
  • Trust: Google Ads-compliant language, FTC-aligned disclosures, CCPA/CPRA privacy, ADA-friendly content (plain language, alt text, accessible buttons).

How It Work

Step 1

Submit Your Deal

Site address, parcel control (contract/deed), survey, plans/elevations, line-item budget, GC profile, schedule, and exit.

Step 2

Same-Day LOI

We price the deal around cost, ARV, and market comps—not personal tax returns.

Step 3

Close & Break Ground

On closing, initial draw can cover land payoff or site work per approved budget.

Step 4

Draws in 48–72 Hours

Milestone inspection or verified geo-tagged photos → fast draw ACH/wire.

Banks vs. Private Loans

Close in 10 - 15 days

Distressed property support

Underwriting focus on budget

Fast Draws

No Income Docs Required

Local Market Insight

Why build here:

  • Stable anchors: Augusta University/Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Savannah River Site
  • Downtown Augusta revitalization (Broad St./Riverwalk) supporting retail and mixed-use
  • Logistics demand along I-20/I-520 corridors for light-industrial/flex

Considerations we already plan for:

  • Civil/stormwater and utility/tap fees can affect early draws—budget contingency 5–10%
  • Historic/urban core sites near Broad St./Olde Town may need design approvals

Weather windows for exterior scopes; secure materials staging

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FAQs

Yes—combined land + construction is available case-by-case with approved plans and budget.

 With a complete file and clear title/survey, many ground-up loans close in 10–21 business days.

 No. We’re asset-based and focus on the project and exit.

Ready to build in Richmond County?

 Get a transparent term sheet and faster draws—so your crews stay moving. Apply now for fast approval Or call: (800) 664-7505.