What this means for Logan Square investors
Logan Square is extremely active for investor financing new construction lending. Located on Chicago's northwest side, it carries premium graystone belt and advanced gentrification with established premiums. Median home values run around $695K with after-repair values reaching $875K for well-executed projects.
Typical rehab budgets for Logan Square projects fall in the $85K–$285K range, driven by the dominant building stock (greystone 2-flat, greystone single-family, luxury condo) and the 1890-1925 construction era. Common rehab considerations include historic restoration, graystone façade repair, tuckpointing. Recent permit posture in the area shows very high permit-pull volume.
Average days on market for finished product in Logan Square hover around 21. Logan Square is the canonical greystone deconversion market in Chicago. The deconversion ordinance debate is most active here — the 35th Ward has been the loudest voice for restrictions. Most flippers are now pursuing greystones with existing single-family character or pre-Civic Building Commission paperwork.
New Construction Loans in Logan Square: how the financing works
New construction loans finance ground-up residential investor projects: tear-down-and-rebuild, infill new construction, and small subdivision development. Funds are typically drawn down on a schedule tied to construction milestones.
For Logan Square deals specifically: typical rates run 10.0%–12.5%, with 1.5–3 points typical points and 70%-80% of completed value maximum loan-to-value. Term lengths run 12–18 months (construction) + permanent financing. Both hard money and private money paths are commonly used for this product type.
Lenders active for new construction in Logan Square
8 lenders match this product and money type for Logan Square deals. Listed in approximate order of local activity:
Renovo Financial is the largest Chicago-based hard money lender. Founded 2011, they've closed thousands of loans across the Midwest and have particularly deep penetration in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. Strong relationships with the local broker community make them a default first-call for many Chicago investors.
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) is one of the largest hard money lenders by volume in the country. Tech-forward platform with online application and fast underwriting for experienced borrowers. Active across Chicago and all major investor markets.
Lima One Capital is one of the deepest non-QM lenders in the country with a full product suite spanning fix-and-flip, BRRRR, rental, and new construction. Particularly strong on the rental refi exit, which makes them a one-stop shop for BRRRR strategies.
LendingOne is an established national non-QM lender with deep coverage across hard money and rental products.
RCN Capital is a national non-QM lender with capacity for larger transactions and strong experience on multi-unit and small commercial deals.
Patch of Land has experience underwriting heavier-rehab and distressed-property deals. Marketplace-backed with established investor base.
Constructive Loans has particular strength in new construction and ground-up development financing across multiple states including Illinois.
Genesis Capital (a Goldman Sachs portfolio company) operates on larger-scale residential investor lending with institutional underwriting.
Logan Square property characteristics relevant to new construction
| Dominant property types | greystone 2-flat, greystone single-family, luxury condo, mixed-use |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1890-1925 |
| Common rehab considerations | historic restoration, graystone façade repair, tuckpointing, lead paint, landmark district restrictions |
| Days on market | 21 |
| Investor activity level | very-high |
| Common exit strategies | greystone restoration, 2-flat deconversion to single-family, luxury condo conversion |
| Ward(s) | 1, 26, 32, 35 |
| GPS center | 41.9234°, -87.7026° |
Investor note for Logan Square
Logan Square is the canonical greystone deconversion market in Chicago. The deconversion ordinance debate is most active here — the 35th Ward has been the loudest voice for restrictions. Most flippers are now pursuing greystones with existing single-family character or pre-Civic Building Commission paperwork.
Other financing paths in Logan Square
- Hard money lenders in Logan Square
- Private money lenders in Logan Square
- Fix and flip loans in Logan Square
- BRRRR loans in Logan Square
- Bridge loans in Logan Square
- Logan Square cash flow analysis
- Logan Square BRRRR strategy guide
- Logan Square investor overview
Logan Square new construction FAQ
Yes. Logan Square is a regularly-served market for investor financing lending. Most national hard money and private money lenders that operate in Chicago will quote on properties here. Specific underwriting depends on the deal — purchase price, after-repair value, rehab budget, and your investor experience. Typical max LTV runs 70%-80% of completed value.
Investor financing rates on new construction loans in Logan Square currently run 10.0%–12.5% with 1.5–3 points. Pricing depends primarily on your funded-deals history, the deal's leverage ratio, and exit certainty. Experienced Logan Square investors with track records routinely price toward the lower end of these ranges.
Rehab budgets for Logan Square typically run $85K–$285K depending on scope. Cosmetic updates on the lower end; gut rehabs at the upper end. Common considerations on Logan Square housing stock include historic restoration and graystone façade repair — budget contingency accordingly.
The dominant investor-targeted property types in Logan Square are greystone 2-flat, greystone single-family, luxury condo, mixed-use. Single-family rehabs dominate the flip activity here.
Typical close timelines for Chicago-area investor financing loans run 7–14 days. Same-week close is possible with local private money operators on clean deals. Documentation moves faster on properties with clear title and recent comps; Logan Square's premium graystone belt market characteristics generally support standard timelines.
Common investor exit strategies in Logan Square include greystone restoration, 2-flat deconversion to single-family, luxury condo conversion.
Hard money typically means institutional non-QM lenders (Kiavi, Lima One, Renovo, etc.) with standardized terms — faster origination, more transparent pricing, broader product menus. Private money typically means individual lenders, smaller funds, or family offices with more flexible underwriting, sometimes better rates for established borrowers, but more relationship-dependent. Both regularly fund Logan Square deals.
Plan for 10–25% of purchase price plus 1–3 points in origination fees plus closing costs. For a typical Logan Square deal at the $695K median, expect cash-to-close of roughly $104K on a leveraged structure. Lenders also typically want to see 3–6 months of rehab carry and reserves liquid.
Yes — materially. Cook County classifies investor properties at higher assessment ratios than owner-occupied, which can push effective tax rates 2–3 percentage points higher. For a property with ARV of $875K in Logan Square, expect approximately $22K in annual property tax under investor classification (before appeals or exemptions). Build this into your underwriting.
Yes — both Chicago-based local private money operators (Chicago Private Capital, Midwest Bridge Capital, Trust Deed Capital, Pillar Capital) and national hard money lenders (Kiavi, Lima One, Renovo) regularly fund deals in Logan Square. Use the lead form on this page to get matched with lenders quoting your specific deal type and location.
Many lenders accept first-time investors on smaller deals (under $250K) with strong credit (680+) and proven liquidity. For larger deals or thinner deal margins, lenders typically prefer 1+ funded deals of experience or partnership with an experienced principal. Logan Square's active investor scene means experienced operators are common — competition for the cleanest deals is meaningful.
Yes — most hard money and private money loans require LLC vesting because they're structured as business-purpose loans (exempt from consumer mortgage regulations). Single-member or multi-member LLCs both work. The personal guarantee from the LLC principal(s) typically backs the loan.
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