Construction Finance
Facilities supporting contractors and construction businesses through the working capital gap between certified work and payment.
Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.
Why Construction Finance Requires the Right Lender
What we arrange
- Funding against certified applications for payment
- Facilities structured around contract stage payments
- Support for subcontractor and materials costs
- Options alongside asset and invoice finance
Who this is for
- Main contractors managing staged payment cycles
- Subcontractors awaiting certification
- Construction businesses scaling contract volume
How London FS helps
Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.
Important information
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.
Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

Applications for Payment Understood
Funders who work with certification cycles, not just standard invoices.

Retentions Considered
Some funders will advance against retentions where others will not.

JCT and NEC Contracts
Experience with the contract forms the sector actually uses.
Why Construction Finance with London FS?
Construction Finance requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.
Construction sector lending is specialist because of retentions, applications for payment and contra-charges. We work with funders who understand those mechanics rather than treating it as standard invoice finance.

Contra-Charge Awareness
Structures that account for how construction payment genuinely works.

Alongside Asset Finance
Plant and equipment funding arranged in parallel where needed.

Sector-Specialist Funders
Construction sits outside the appetite of many general lenders. We go to those who understand it.
Who Benefits from Construction Finance
Main Contractors
Subcontractors Awaiting Certification
Scaling Construction Businesses
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Facilities supporting contractors and construction businesses through the working capital gap between certified work and payment.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Construction Finance
How does this differ from invoice finance?
It is structured around applications for payment and certification rather than straightforward invoices.
Are retentions funded?
Some funders will advance against retentions, though usually at a lower rate.
What contract types are eligible?
JCT and NEC contracts are commonly accepted. We will review your specific arrangements.
What percentage of an application is advanced?
Commonly 60-80% of certified value, lower than standard invoice finance because of certification risk.
Are retentions ever funded?
Some specialist funders will advance against retentions, typically at a materially reduced rate.
Does the main contractor need to be aware?
For most construction facilities, yes, since payment is redirected. Confidential options are rare in this sector.
How are contra-charges handled?
Funders assess historic contra-charge levels and size the facility accordingly.
Can materials purchases be funded?
Often through a supply chain or trade facility arranged alongside.
Is the facility available to subcontractors?
Yes, though the strength of the main contractor materially affects terms.
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