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Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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801-845-0092
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Nelson Funding provides construction loans, bridge financing, and permanent financing for commercial real estate projects across Illinois. We work with developers, investors, and business owners in Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Rockford, and throughout the state.
Financing commercial real estate in Illinois requires understanding local market dynamics and having access to flexible capital. Whether you’re building in Chicagoland, acquiring property in Aurora, or repositioning assets in Peoria, you need a lender who can structure terms around your project timeline.
Ground-up construction financing
Ground-up construction financing for new commercial developments across Illinois.
We fund multifamily apartments, industrial warehouses, retail centers, office buildings, and mixed-use projects. Our construction loans include flexible draw schedules, interest-only payments during construction, and loan amounts from $2 million to over $100 million.
Common projects include developments in Chicago and Naperville, industrial facilities in collar counties, and commercial buildings in Springfield. We finance deals throughout Illinois including markets where banks require local branch relationships.
Short-term financing
Short-term financing for acquisitions, stabilization, and value-add improvements.
Bridge loans solve timing problems. Close an acquisition in three weeks. Fund property improvements while you stabilize occupancy. Fill the gap between construction completion and permanent financing eligibility.
Terms range from 12 to 36 months with interest-only payments and flexible prepayment options. Common uses include lease-up financing, value-add renovations, tenant improvements, and fast-close acquisitions.
Long-term fixed-rate financing
Long-term fixed-rate financing for stabilized income-producing properties.
Once your property is leased and operating, permanent financing locks in long-term debt at predictable rates. We arrange permanent loans for multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties with proven cash flow. Terms range from 5 to 30 years with competitive fixed rates.
We work with experienced investors and developers throughout Illinois who need financing that traditional banks cannot provide.
Initial loan feedback within 48 hours. Close transactions in 7 to 14 days when documentation is ready.
Loans from $1 million to $100M+ customized to your project timeline and cash flow requirements.
Multifamily, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and specialty commercial properties.
We finance projects in Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and throughout Illinois including secondary markets.
Traditional banks use committee approvals and conservative underwriting. We make decisions quickly and structure loans around project economics and sponsor experience.
| Feature | Nelson Funding | Illinois Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Approval Time | 7 to 14 days | 45 to 90 days |
| Loan Amounts | $1M to $100M+ | Limited by branch caps |
| Loan Terms | Customized to project | Standardized products |
| Property Types | All commercial asset classes | Basic commercial only |
| Markets Served | Statewide including rural areas | Require local presence |
Chicago remains a major office and industrial market despite population challenges. Suburban collar counties attract distribution facilities. Urban infill concentrated in downtown Chicago and inner suburbs.
Chicago and Aurora anchor Illinois's commercial real estate activity with diverse property sectors and institutional investment.
O'Hare logistics hub and I-55 corridor drive demand for industrial and logistics properties. Multifamily development remains active in Chicagoland.
Markets like Peoria, Springfield, and Champaign offer value-add opportunities and lower barriers to entry for experienced developers.
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We finance multifamily apartments, office buildings, industrial warehouses, retail centers, hospitality properties, and mixed-use developments. Each project gets evaluated based on location, sponsor experience, and market fundamentals rather than rigid property type restrictions.
We provide initial feedback within 48 hours and issue loan commitments within 7 to 14 days. Actual closing depends on title work, appraisals, and legal documentation, but we prioritize speed when you need fast execution.
Yes. We finance projects throughout Illinois including Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, and other secondary markets. We evaluate each project on its specific merits rather than only lending in Chicago and Aurora.
Yes. Construction loans are central to what we do. Our construction program includes interest reserves, flexible draw schedules matching contractor payment applications, and the ability to finance complex projects with phased timelines.
Banks require 45 to 90 days for approvals, offer standardized products, and limit loan amounts. We make decisions in 7 to 14 days, customize terms to project needs, and finance deals that don't fit traditional underwriting boxes.
Whether you're developing multifamily in Chicago, acquiring industrial property in collar counties, or repositioning commercial assets in Naperville, we can structure financing for your project.