Short-Term Investor Financing

Buy it, fix it, sell it — financed to match the timeline.

Fix-and-flip loans are short-term financing built specifically for investors who purchase, renovate, and resell quickly — covering most of both the purchase price and the rehab costs, not a traditional 30-year structure.

Business-purpose loan — not for personal, family, or household use
Key Facts

Understanding fix-and-flip loans, before you apply.

Six things worth knowing up front — no fine print you have to dig for.

1

What This Loan Actually Is

Short-term financing for investors who purchase a property to renovate and resell quickly — designed to cover the cost of repairs and improvements before you sell, not to be held long-term.

2

Business-Purpose Only

This is strictly a business-purpose, investment loan — it's not intended for personal, family, or household use, and isn't an option for buying your own home.

3

High Leverage on Both Purchase and Rehab

Financing can cover up to 90% of the purchase price and up to 100% of eligible rehab costs, capped by an overall loan-to-cost limit — meaning you're not funding most of the project out of pocket.

4

12-Month Term

Built to match a flip timeline, not a traditional mortgage — this is short-term financing by design, meant to be paid off once the property sells.

5

No Prepayment Penalty

Sell the property and pay off the loan as soon as you're ready — there's no penalty for paying it off early.

6

A Wide Loan Range

Loans are available from $50K up to $10 million, on 1–4 unit residential properties — this scales from a single small flip to a much larger project.

Try It Yourself

Estimate Your Max Loan

Enter your purchase price and rehab budget. This shows roughly how much could be financed, based on the purchase, rehab, and overall loan-to-cost limits — and which one ends up being the binding cap.

Your estimated cost of repairs and improvements

Estimated Financing

Total Project Cost
Cap: 90% of Purchase + 100% of Rehab
Cap: 95% of Total Cost (LTC)
Estimated Max Loan

Estimate only, for planning purposes. Actual approved amount depends on the property, your experience, and the after-repair value — I'll walk through your specific deal together. Loans are available from $50K to $10MM.

Myths vs. Facts

Fix-and-Flip Myths vs. Facts

Common misconceptions about fix-and-flip financing, corrected one at a time.

Myth: Fix-and-flip loans work like a regular 30-year mortgage
Myth

This is just a mortgage with a different name — same long-term structure, same monthly payment plan.

Truth

This is short-term financing, typically structured around a 12-month term — built for how quickly a flip timeline moves, not for long-term homeownership.

Myth: You need to cover most of the purchase and repair costs yourself
Myth

Investors need significant cash on hand to fund the bulk of the purchase price and renovation before financing kicks in.

Truth

Financing can cover up to 90% of the purchase price and up to 100% of eligible rehab costs — meaningfully reducing how much cash you need to bring to the deal.

Common Questions

Frequently asked, honestly answered.

Can I use this loan to buy my own home?
No — this is a business-purpose loan for investment property only, not intended for personal, family, or household use.
What if my project takes longer than 12 months?
This is worth discussing directly — options and terms around extensions vary by scenario, and it's better to plan for this before you're close to the deadline, not after.
Is there a penalty for paying it off early once I sell?
No — there's no prepayment penalty, so paying it off as soon as the property sells doesn't cost you anything extra.
What property types qualify?
1–4 unit residential properties, with loan amounts ranging from $50K to $10 million depending on the scope of your project.
Do I need real estate investing experience to qualify?
This varies by scenario and can affect your terms — I'll walk through what's realistic for your experience level directly rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all answer.
Get In Touch

Let's talk through your deal.

No pressure, no jargon — just a real conversation about your project.

(903) 636-7651
viola@violahomeloans.com

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