Pre-qualify

Fix and flip loan.

Short-term financing to buy a property, renovate it and sell it. How the funds, the timeline and the exit work, explained before anything is offered.

Fix and flip loan, at a glance.

What it is

A short-term loan that funds the purchase and often the renovation of an investment property, repaid when the property sells or is refinanced.

Often used for

Investors buying distressed properties, moving fast on a purchase, or funding a renovation without tying up their own cash.

Keep in mind

Short-term financing costs more than a traditional mortgage, and the loan is sized on what the property will be worth after the work. The exit matters.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about the property and the plan

    Purchase price, renovation budget, expected resale value and your timeline.

  2. 2

    Your loan officer structures the loan

    Purchase and renovation funds, the draw schedule and the exit, with the cost said out loud.

  3. 3

    You close, renovate and sell

    Renovation funds are released as work is completed. The loan is repaid at sale or refinance.

Who it tends to fit.

An investment property

You are buying to renovate and resell, not to live in.

A defined budget

You have a scope and a realistic renovation cost.

Speed to close

The deal depends on closing faster than a traditional mortgage allows.

A clear exit

You know how and when the loan will be repaid.

If you plan to keep the property and rent it out, a DSCR or investment property loan may fit better. Your loan officer compares both.

Questions about fix and flip loans.

How is the loan amount set?

On the purchase price and renovation budget, measured against the after-repair value. Your loan officer gives you the figure for your project.

How quickly can it close?

Faster than a traditional mortgage, often in a couple of weeks once documentation is in.

Do I need experience?

It helps with pricing and terms, but first-time investors can qualify. Your loan officer tells you what applies.

How are renovation funds released?

In draws as work is completed and verified.

What if the property does not sell in time?

Extensions are sometimes available, or the loan can be refinanced into a longer-term investment loan. Your loan officer plans the exit with you up front.

Other ways to renovate or build