Acquisition + Rehab Financing

Fix & Flip Loans for Real Estate Investors

Short-term, business-purpose financing to purchase, renovate, and sell non-owner-occupied properties — with rehab funding built in.

What is a fix & flip loan?

A fix & flip loan is short-term, business-purpose financing for an investment property you plan to renovate and resell. Instead of qualifying on personal income, the deal is underwritten on the property — the purchase price, as-is value, rehab budget, after-repair value (ARV), your experience, and your exit. Rehab costs can be funded and drawn as the work gets done.

CapitalBridge Lending helps real estate investors access private lending options for fix & flip and rehab projects.

Residential and commercial — both covered

Residential Fix & Flip

For 1–4 unit non-owner-occupied rehab projects — single-family, townhomes, and small residential.

Commercial & Multifamily Rehab

For mixed-use, multifamily, and select commercial renovation projects.

Who fix & flip loans are for

A good fit if you…

  • Are buying a non-owner-occupied property to renovate and resell
  • Need purchase capital plus rehab funding
  • Want speed and asset-based underwriting, not tax returns
  • Are a first-time investor with a solid deal, or a foreign national

May not be a fit if…

  • The property is owner-occupied or consumer-purpose
  • It's rural, low-value, or specialty collateral
  • There's no clear renovation scope or exit

Common uses

Case study: turning a distressed buy into a profitable flip

Illustrative scenario for education — not an actual client, quote, or commitment to lend.

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The investor

A rehab investor finds a dated single-family home under contract at $185,000. It needs about $55,000 of work, and comparable renovated homes sell around $320,000 (the after-repair value, or ARV).

The challenge

Tying up $240,000 of their own cash in one project would drain their reserves and stop them from taking on other deals. A bank won't lend on a house that isn't livable yet.

Why a fix & flip loan

A fix & flip loan finances a large share of the purchase and the rehab — with renovation funds released in draws as the work is completed — so the investor keeps most of their own capital in reserve.

The outcome

The investor renovates on schedule, lists at the ARV, sells, repays the loan, and rolls the profit into the next project — instead of sitting on the sidelines with their cash locked up.

Program guide

General ranges — actual terms depend on purchase price, as-is value, ARV, rehab budget, experience, and final underwriting.

ItemGeneral Range
Loan sizeProgram-dependent; typically mid-six-figures up to several million
LeveragePurchase + rehab funding available; investor-friendly LTC, based on as-is value and ARV
Rehab drawsRenovation funds released in draws as work is completed & verified
TermShort-term (typically ~12 months) with extension options
DocsNo tax returns required on most programs
BorrowersFirst-time investors and foreign nationals welcome
ClosingOften achievable in ~1–2 weeks, subject to title & appraisal

Pricing, leverage, fees, reserves, and closing timelines vary by program, borrower profile, collateral, market, property type, documentation, title, appraisal, and final underwriting. Any examples are for discussion only and are not a commitment to lend.

Documents typically needed

Fix & flip loan FAQ

What documents do private lenders need for a fix & flip loan?

Typically the purchase contract, a rehab scope/budget, insurance, entity docs (if any), and ID. Most programs don't require tax returns.

How fast can a hard money loan close?

Often within about one to two weeks once title is clear and the appraisal is in — sometimes faster on a clean file.

Do you fund the rehab costs?

Yes — renovation funds are commonly financed and released in draws as the work is completed and verified.

Can a first-time investor get a fix & flip loan?

Often, yes. Terms depend on the deal, the numbers, and your profile — a strong scope and exit help.

Can foreign nationals qualify?

Yes — we have programs for foreign-national investors. Send us the scenario and we'll tell you what's possible.

Get Started

Have a flip in the pipeline?

Send us the purchase price, the rehab budget, and the ARV — we'll tell you quickly whether a fix & flip loan fits and what the next steps are.

Get Fix & Flip Terms   Call (800) 555-0142