Flexible Commercial Construction & Permanent Loans

Stirling Capital Group helps developers, investors, and business owners secure commercial construction and permanent loans tailored to complex project timelines. From land acquisition and ground-up construction to stabilization and long-term refinance, our consultative approach connects qualified borrowers with flexible private lending sources designed to support execution, preserve liquidity, and move opportunities forward.

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Our Commercial Construction & Permanent Loans Services

Customized construction, development, and permanent financing solutions for complex commercial real estate projects.

Land Acquisition

Bridge lending solutions help developers secure undeveloped land quickly while positioning the site for future construction financing, entitlement progress, development planning, or longer-term ownership strategy.

Construction Financing

Flexible construction financing supports owner-occupied facilities, multifamily developments, hospitality projects, and income-producing properties, with structures available for projects from $5 million to $500 million and beyond.

Mezzanine Financing

Mezzanine financing can provide additional capital flexibility within the project capital stack, helping sophisticated borrowers bridge funding gaps between senior debt, sponsor equity, and total project cost.

Equity Capital

Equity capital solutions may include joint venture equity, preferred equity, or added project capital through relationships with institutional and private equity groups seeking qualified development opportunities.

Permanent Loans

Permanent and stabilization financing helps completed projects transition from construction debt into long-term refinance solutions designed around occupancy, cash flow, asset value, and ownership objectives.

CRE Financing

Commercial real estate financing options include conventional, bridge, SBA, CMBS, value-add, and tenant improvement financing for acquisition, refinancing, repositioning, and owner-occupied property needs.

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Our Construction Loan Process

Review Project Goals and Capital Needs

We begin with a focused review of the project scope, borrower objectives, site status, budget, capital needs, and intended exit. This helps determine whether construction debt, bridge financing, mezzanine capital, equity, or permanent financing is most appropriate.

Pre-Qualify and Structure the Request

Match With Suitable Lending Sources

Evaluate Terms and Capital Stack

Move Toward Closing and Stabilization

The Stirling Difference

Why Choose Stirling Capital Group?

A consultative commercial finance partner built for complex capital needs.

Broad Access

Access over sixty private lending sources across commercial, construction, development, and specialty finance categories.

Prepared Review

We pre-qualify and pre-underwrite opportunities to improve lender alignment before formal submission.

Flexible Capital

Debt, mezzanine, and equity options help shape capital stacks for complex commercial projects.

Timely Execution

Consultative guidance helps borrowers move quickly when acquisition or development timelines are competitive.

Meet The Finance Team

Strategic commercial finance guidance led by Robert Gittings.

Portrait of Robert Gittings, Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group

Robert Gittings

Managing Partner

Robert Gittings serves as Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based commercial finance consultancy serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors across the continental United States, major Canadian cities, and Puerto Rico. With access to over sixty private lending sources, Robert leads the firm's consultative approach to identifying and originating customized capital solutions for clients who need flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing. He oversees the pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination process, leveraging deep relationships with institutional lenders, private equity groups, and specialty finance sources. Robert is committed to delivering timely, tailored funding solutions that help clients seize competitive acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. His industry-agnostic network and dedication to total client satisfaction make him a trusted strategic partner for businesses at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are commercial construction and permanent loans?

Commercial construction loans provide capital during development, typically funding land acquisition, hard costs, soft costs, renovations, or ground-up construction through draws tied to project milestones. Permanent loans are longer-term financing solutions used after completion or stabilization to refinance construction debt, support ownership, and align repayment with property cash flow.

Who qualifies for commercial construction financing?

What information is needed to review a construction loan request?

Can financing cover both construction and permanent refinance?

What loan sizes are available for construction and development projects?

How are private construction loans different from bank loans?

Can Stirling Capital Group help with mezzanine or equity capital?

Where does Stirling Capital Group provide financing support?

Still Have Project Financing Questions?

Get clear guidance before choosing a construction loan path.

Trusted Capital Access

Awards and Recognition

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Private Lending Network

Access to more than sixty lending sources.

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Origination Authority

Authorized to pre-qualify and originate loans.

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Capital Solutions

Debt and equity capital access available.

Ready to Discuss Your Project Financing?

Tell us about your project, timeline, capital stack, and financing goals. Our team will review the opportunity and explain potential construction, bridge, equity, or permanent loan pathways.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 614-470-4716. You can also send us a quick email at info@stirlingcg.com.