developers to get construction finance. Banks have set stringent conditions for real estate lending and some non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are lending selectively.Construction funding is crucial for developers to start projects and for working capital requirements, which amounts to about 50% of the project cost.
Developers, typically, rely heavily on banks and NBFCs for debt. The delay in under-construction residential projects has made it tougher for them to procure funding, particularly for mid-sized and small developers.Besides, builders are also seeking loans at rates that are not feasible now, a senior official at a public sector bank said, seeking anonymity.“Banks have already burnt their fingers in commercial real estate..