Common questions.

The things investors ask us most, answered directly.

Do you lend on owner-occupied properties?

No. Every program is for non-owner-occupied investment property only, held or purchased through a borrower entity.

Do I need to close in an LLC?

Yes. Loans must be made through a borrower entity — an LLC, corporation, or trust, not an individual.

What credit score do I need?

Fix & Flip and Bridge loans have a 600 minimum FICO. DSCR Rental loans require a 640 minimum (660 for foreign nationals). Since these are asset-based loans, the deal itself carries significant weight in the decision, not credit score alone.

What's the maximum leverage on a deal?

Up to 70% of after-repair value (ARV) for Fix & Flip and Bridge loans. DSCR Rental goes up to 80% LTV on purchase or refinance, and up to 75% on cash-out. The 70% figure is one of the three thresholds our deal breakdown tool checks automatically for Fix & Flip and Bridge deals.

What loan amounts do you work with?

Fix & Flip and Bridge loans start at $50,000. DSCR Rental loans range from $50,000 to $2 million on a single property, up to $10 million for a cross-collateralized portfolio. Deals with an ARV below $100,000 fall outside what we can place with our lending partners for Fix & Flip and Bridge.

Is there a cap on my rehab budget?

If you have 0-1 completed investment projects, rehab budgets are generally capped at $40,000 to keep project scope manageable. Investors with 2 or more completed projects can typically take on larger renovation budgets.

Do you check my liquidity or reserves?

Yes. Most transactions require at least $15,000 in verifiable liquid reserves to cover closing costs, contingencies, and holding costs during the project.

Does a past bankruptcy or foreclosure disqualify me?

Not automatically. Credit events (bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale) within the last 36 months generally require a letter of explanation and additional underwriting review, but aren't an automatic decline.

What DSCR ratio do I need for a rental loan?

1.2 if it's your first financed property with us, or 1.00 if you're financing 2 or more properties (cross-collateralized). DSCR is your monthly rent divided by the monthly mortgage payment (principal, interest, taxes, insurance) — a ratio of 1.00 means rent exactly covers the payment.

How fast can I close?

Timelines vary by program and how quickly documentation comes together, but our process is built to move fast once your deal is qualified — no unnecessary back-and-forth.

What states do you lend in?

Fix & Flip and Bridge: all states except Nevada, Utah, South Dakota, and Vermont. DSCR Rental: all states except North Dakota, Utah, and Vermont. A handful of counties (including Cook County IL, Cuyahoga County OH, and a few others) have reduced leverage limits on Fix & Flip/Bridge deals due to local market risk.

My deal got flagged as "not a fit." What now?

Leave your email when prompted. Terms and deal structures change, and a deal that doesn't fit today may work with adjusted numbers or down the line — we'll follow up if that changes.

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