
Fix and flip loans for Colorado and Florida investors.
Short-term financing to purchase and renovate investment properties — based on the property's after-repair value, not your income.
How fix and flip loans work
Purchase price is funded at closing. Renovation funds are held in escrow and released in draws as work is completed and inspected. Loan terms typically run 6–18 months. You exit by selling the renovated property — or refinancing into a 30-year DSCR loan if you're holding it as a rental (the BRRRR strategy).
Key terms to know
ARV (After Repair Value)
What the property will be worth after renovation. Lenders typically lend up to 65–75% of ARV.
LTC (Loan-to-Cost)
Total loan as a % of purchase + rehab costs. Typically 80–90%.
Draw schedule
Renovation funds released in stages upon inspection of completed work.
Exit strategy
Sale of the finished property or DSCR refinance for a long-term hold.
Requirements
- Credit: 620+ preferred
- Down payment: 10–20% of total project cost
- Experience: First-time flippers may face tighter terms
- Property: Non-owner-occupied 1–4 unit residential
The BRRRR strategy
Buy → Rehab → Rent → Refinance → Repeat.
BRRRR is how most serious rental investors scale a portfolio. Use a fix-and-flip loan to acquire a property below market value and fund the renovation. Once the property is renovated and rented, refinance into a 30-year DSCR loan — qualified on the property's rental income, not yours. The DSCR refi pays off the short-term loan and often returns your full down payment + rehab capital so you can roll it straight into the next deal.
Fix and flip loan FAQs
How much can I borrow for a fix and flip?+
Most fix-and-flip lenders fund up to 90% of purchase price plus 100% of rehab costs, capped at 70–75% of ARV (After Repair Value). On a typical deal, that means you'll bring 10–20% of total project cost (down payment + closing) and the lender funds the rest. Maximum loan amounts run from a few hundred thousand up to $3M+ for experienced operators.
What is ARV and how does it affect my loan?+
ARV is the appraised value of the property after renovations are complete. It's the single biggest number on a fix-and-flip deal because it sets the lender's maximum exposure (typically 70–75% of ARV). A licensed appraiser produces a subject-to-completion appraisal using your scope of work and comparable sold renovations in the area.
How fast can a fix and flip loan close?+
7–14 days is typical once the appraisal is in. Because qualification is asset-based, there are no tax returns, no DTI calc, and no W-2 verification — the file is light. We've closed deals in under 10 days when the title work and appraisal move quickly.
Can I use a fix and flip loan for my first investment property?+
Yes, but pricing and leverage will be tighter. First-time flippers usually see slightly higher rates, lower LTC (often 80% instead of 90%), and more conservative ARV caps. Bringing a strong scope of work, a licensed GC, and reserves helps. After 1–2 successful exits, you'll graduate into experienced-operator pricing.
What happens if the renovation takes longer than expected?+
Most fix-and-flip loans are 12 months with a 6-month extension option (usually 0.5–1 point to extend). If you're running long, communicate with the lender early — extensions are routine. If you're stabilized and renting, you can also refinance into a DSCR loan ahead of the maturity date.
How do I refinance out of a fix and flip into a DSCR loan?+
Once the property is renovated, leased, and seasoned (typically 3–6 months on title), you refinance into a 30-year DSCR loan. The DSCR loan pays off the fix-and-flip balance and pulls cash out up to ~75% of the new appraised value — often returning your full down payment + rehab capital so you can roll it into the next deal. We pre-underwrite the DSCR exit before you close the flip so you know the numbers work.
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Have a deal under contract?
Send us the address, purchase price, and rehab budget — we'll quote the fix-and-flip and pre-underwrite the DSCR exit.
