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Fix and Flip Loans

Fix-and-flip financing provides fast, asset-based capital for investors acquiring and renovating residential properties. Loan decisions are driven by the property and the deal — not just personal credit — making this program accessible to both seasoned and first-time investors.

Loan Range

$75,000 – $3,000,000

Term Range

6 – 36 months

Structure

Short-term bridge capital for residential investment properties

What It's Used For

Common Use Cases

Acquire and renovate single-family homes

Purchase distressed or bank-owned properties

Complete light to heavy residential rehab projects

Fund multi-unit residential renovation

Bridge to a stabilized long-term rental hold

Program Details

Key Features

Loan-to-cost up to 92%

After-repair value (ARV) lending up to 70%

Timeline varies by lender and title/documentation readiness

Interest-only payments during the renovation period

Flexible draw schedules for renovation disbursements

Programs available for first-time and experienced investors

How It Works

How This Financing Is Structured

Fix and flip loans are typically structured as short-term bridge loans with interest-only payments during the renovation period. The loan covers purchase price plus a portion of renovation costs, with the after-repair value (ARV) as the primary underwriting metric.

Fit Assessment

Is This the Right Program?

✓ This program IS a good fit when:

  • Experienced investors with a documented track record
  • Projects with clear ARV and defined exit strategy
  • Investors with access to renovation contractors
  • Short-term bridge needs with defined timelines

✗ This program is NOT the right fit when:

  • First-time investors with no rehab experience
  • Projects without a clear comparable sales analysis
  • Borrowers who need long-term hold financing
  • Properties in markets with poor liquidity or comps

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