Call Now
El Cajon, CA · Construction Financing

Construction Loans in El Cajon
Ground-Up, ADUs and Rebuilds.

Private construction financing for El Cajon builders and investors, with draws tied to completed work and inspection milestones.

✓ Ground-up & rebuilds
✓ ADUs & additions
✓ Staged draws
✓ $50K–$5M+
Submit Your Deal
No obligation. We respond within 24 hours.

By submitting you agree to be contacted by phone, text, or email about your inquiry. Consent is not a condition of obtaining a loan. See our Privacy Policy.

Construction Loans in El Cajon

What to Know About El Cajon

El Cajon sits in a valley in East County, with mid-century homes on the valley floor, hillside neighborhoods like Fletcher Hills and Granite Hills around the rim, and a significant number of mobile home parks.

Construction in El Cajon is mostly ADUs, additions and rebuilds on the valley floor, plus hillside building around the rim, where grading and fire-zone rules apply. We fund against approved plans and release draws as work is inspected.

How It Works

Construction Loan Terms

Staged Draws
Funds are released as work is completed and inspected, so the loan follows the build instead of a generic schedule.
Plans and Budget First
We underwrite against your approved plans, a realistic budget and the completed value of the project.
Spec or Custom
Spec homes, custom builds, tear-down rebuilds, additions and ADUs.
$50K–$5M+
Loan Amounts
Staged Draws
Tied to Inspections
Plans + Budget
Underwritten Together

Rates, leverage, points and fees depend on the project and are disclosed in writing before you commit.

Where We Lend

El Cajon Neighborhoods

We lend throughout El Cajon and the rest of San Diego County, including these areas.

Fletcher HillsGranite HillsDowntown El CajonBostonianeighborhoods along the valley rim

Straight Answers

Construction Loans in El Cajon: Questions

Do you finance hillside builds around El Cajon?

Yes. Grading and fire-zone requirements are common on rim lots and belong in the budget.

Do you lend in El Cajon?

Yes. We’re a California-licensed direct lender headquartered in Glendale, and we underwrite San Diego County deals directly, including El Cajon, rather than routing them through an out-of-state call center.

How do construction draws work?

The loan is released in stages. As each phase of work is completed, it’s inspected, and the next draw is funded. That keeps the money matched to progress on the job.

Have a Build in El Cajon?

Tell us about it and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Get Started → or call (818) 937-9987

Serving El Cajon and San Diego County, California

Michael Daniel Investments, Inc.

417 Arden Ave, Suite 121A, Glendale, CA 91203 · (818) 937-9987

California Department of Real Estate DRE# 02037255 and NMLS# 233991.