This guide, created by Private Money Lenders, LLC (PML), is aimed at helping first-time real estate investors understand how to finance their first fix-and-flip project.
The Funding Landscape: Your Primary Options
When you find a great deal, you need to act fast.Understanding your funding options is critical. Here are the three most commonpaths for financing a flip.
1. Traditional Bank Loans (e.g., Conventional Mortgages)
This is what most people think of for home loans. You go toa bank, submit extensive paperwork about your income and credit, and wait.
2. All Cash
Using your own cash is the fastest way to close, making youroffer very attractive to sellers.
3. Private & Hard Money Loans
This is financing provided by a private company (likePrivate Money Lenders, LLC) or individual, specifically for real estateinvestment.
The PML Advantage: Your Partner in Profit
For fix-and-flip investors, a private money loan isn't justan alternative; it's a strategic tool. At Private Money Lenders, LLC,we've designed our entire process around the needs of investors like you.
We Fund Deals, Not Just Borrowers
Banks get nervous about properties that need work. We getexcited. We are an asset-based lender, which means our primary consideration isthe potential of the property. We look at the "After Repair Value"(ARV), which is the estimated value of the home after you’ve completed yourrenovations.
Speed is Your Competitive Edge
In a competitive market, a seller will almost always choosethe offer that can close the fastest. Our streamlined process means you canconfidently make strong offers and close in a fraction of the time it takes atraditional bank.
Funding for the Flip Itself
Most of our loan programs can include financing for yourrenovation budget. This is a game-changer, as it dramatically reduces theamount of cash you need to bring to the table.
Example Loan Structure:
A typical loan might cover up to 90% of the purchase priceand 100% of the renovation costs, as long as the total loan amount doesn'texceed a certain percentage (e.g., 75%) of the ARV.
Total Loan≤0.75×ARV
Our Simple 4-Step Funding Process
We believe getting funding should be the easiest part ofyour project.
Step 1: Submit Your Deal (5 Minutes)
Fill out our simple online form or give us a call. We justneed the basic details about you and the property you're looking at.
Step 2: Quick Underwriting & Term Sheet (24 Hours)
Our experienced team will analyze the deal's potential(purchase price, rehab budget, ARV). If it's a good investment, we'll issue youa straightforward term sheet outlining the rates and fees.
Step 3: Appraisal and Approval
We'll order a quick, independent appraisal to confirm thevalue and our team will gather the necessary documents. No tax returns orincome statements required.
Step 4: Close & Get Funded (As Fast As 7 Days)
You sign the documents at a title company, and the funds arewired. You now have the keys and the capital to start your flip!
Success Story: The First-Time Flip
The Scenario: A first-time flipper finds a dated butstructurally sound home listed for $400,000. It needs $60,000 in cosmeticupdates. The estimated After Repair Value (ARV) is $625,000.
The Challenge: The investor has savings for a downpayment but not enough to cover the purchase and the entire renovation. Atraditional bank won't finance a property in its current condition.
The PML Solution:
Ready to Fund YourFirst Flip?
Don't let a lack of funding hold you back from achievingyour real estate goals. The team at Private Money Lenders, LLC is hereto be your strategic capital partner.
We offer fast, reliable, and transparent financing solutionsdesigned specifically for investors.
Let's analyze your deal together. There's no cost and noobligation.
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