Wells Fargo Construction Loans & Financing Options

Contractors partner with Wells Fargo to offer customers reliable financing solutions. Approval often takes minutes, customer experience is seamless, and the contractor receives funds after each milestone is inspected and signed off.

 

Wells Fargo doesn’t push a one-size-fits-all option. Instead, contractors usually choose among three programs:

Construction-to-Permanent Loan

Generally $150,000 and up for new-home construction or major additions.

Wells Fargo Home Projects® Credit Card

A merchant financing program providing roughly $1,000 to $50,000 for mid-size repairs and replacements.

Wells Fargo Home Improvement Loan

An unsecured personal loan for around $3,000 to $100,000 paid directly to the customer.

When a project calls for deeper credit coverage or merchant-fee flexibility, many builders layer in Finturf point-of-sale financing. Finturf’s multi-lender network can consider customers who fall outside Wells Fargo’s credit scope and still fund you on milestone completion.

Not sure which product fits your upcoming job? Let’s break them down.

Wells Fargo Construction-to-Permanent Loan

If you are quoting a six-figure new build or gut-to-stud addition, you will likely choose Wells Fargo’s Construction-to-Permanent Loan.

Benefits for the Contractor

  • Reliable Cash Flow: Receive funds directly from Wells Fargo’s construction escrow after each approved inspection.
  • Lower Fallout Risk: Lock rates early in the process to help prevent buyer cancellations.
  • Clear Pipeline Visibility: Track financing status through dedicated underwriting and backlog reporting.
  • Payment Quoting at the Kitchen Table: Combine your bid with Wells Fargo’s interest-only payment estimates to show homeowners an affordable path forward.

Benefits for the Customer

  • Predictable monthly payments after project completion
  • One-time close with no second round of fees
  • Protection against rising rates by locking in before construction begins

How It Works


Wells Fargo Home Projects® Credit Card

This option is ideal for supporting mid-sized jobs where speed and simplicity matter. Think roofing replacements, HVAC swaps, or kitchen refreshes.

Benefits for the Contractor

  • Fast Approvals: Get most credit decisions in under five minutes through a mobile or web app.
  • Quick Funding: Receive ACH deposits to your business account within one to two business days after the customer e-signs the sale slip.
  • Flexible Promos: Offer same-as-cash or fixed-payment plans that help close deals without price cutting.
  • Easy Integration: Use Wells Fargo’s online portal or third-party plug-ins for seamless setup.

Benefits for the Customer

  • No collateral requirement
  • Choice of deferred-interest or fixed-payment promotions
  • Ability to pay off early with no penalty fee

How It Works


Wells Fargo Home Improvement Loan

For smaller-scale projects or homeowners who prefer to line up funds on their own, this personal loan keeps things simple.

Benefits for the Contractor

  • Cash Simplicity: Get paid like any other cash job once the borrower receives funds.
  • No Program Enrollment: Simply direct the homeowner to the loan application link.
  • Wider Project Range: Cover everything from a $5,000 bathroom refresh to a $90,000 basement remodel.

Benefits for the Customer

  • Unsecured personal loan with fixed rates and terms from 12 to 84 months
  • Funds deposited directly into their checking account, often within one business day of approval
  • No appraisal or home equity required

How It Works

Note: Wells Fargo equipment finance options are also available to contractors.

When to Bring in Finturf

Wells Fargo’s programs may not reach every budget or every credit profile. If your crew sees approvals stall or dealer fees cut margins, Finturf can step in and keep the project moving.

When to Bring in Finturf

Broader Credit Reach

Access a multi-lender network that reviews applications from prime to near-prime and beyond, helping more customers clear the approval bar.

No-Dealer-Fee Paths

Choose plans that minimize or even eliminate merchant costs, protecting your profit on tight bids.

One Portal, One Application

Have customers complete a short online form to see options in minutes.

Finance-Utilization Training

Cover talking points and best practices during onboarding, so your team can present financing with confidence.

How Finturf Works

Quick Fit Guide

Scenario Best Option
Customer has strong credit, wants a single 30-year mortgage for a new build Wells Fargo Construction-to-Permanent
Customer needs quick approval for a roof or HVAC replacement up to about $50,000 Wells Fargo Home Projects Credit Card
Customer prefers to secure personal funds on their own Wells Fargo Home Improvement Loan
Mixed credit profiles or higher dealer fees threaten the close Finturf Point-of-Sale Financing

Adding Finturf alongside your Wells Fargo lineup keeps financing on the table for more homeowners. More approvals mean more signed contracts, smoother cash flow, and a stronger pipeline.

Ready to widen your credit net? Complete the Finturf contractor application today and start hearing yes from more customers.