Hard Money Lenders Austin

Austin Hard Money Loans for Fix and Flips, DSCR Rentals, and Ground Up Construction
Austin
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  • Rate: 10.99%
  • 12 Months
  • Points: 2.65%
  • 14 Days to Close

Why We’re The Best Hard Money Lender In Austin

We pride ourselves on being one of the best hard money lenders in Austin for Fix and Flips, GUC, Rentals, and Multifamily investments.

Competitive Terms

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We provide competitive Terms on Austin investment property loans. Austin Fix and Flip Loan rates range from 10.5%-11.25% and a 1.5%-2.99% Origination Fee. DSCR Loan Rates range from 6.75% to 7.99% and 1.0% Origination Fee.

See our Loan Products Section for a detailed pricing breakdown of each Austin loan product.

Simple Online Application

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Real Estate investors can apply online, get pre-approved, or schedule a call in 2 minutes. Working with Ridge Street is simple and fast.

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Quick Turn Around

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Our team is always available to take your call. If you submit a Quick Application or a Pre-Approval Application we’ll get back to you within 1 business hour.

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Reliable Financing

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Integrity and honesty are the foundations of our business. When we commit to a loan, we make sure you close on time.

Austin Hard Money Loan Products

We provide fast and fairly priced Fix & Flip, DSCR and Construction Loans to local investors in the Austin area.

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Austin Fix and Flip Loan

Funding For Rehab + Purchase

$50,000 up to $3,000,000

Interest Rate 10.5%-11.25%

Origination Fee From 1.5%

Up to 90% of Purchase and 100% of Rehab

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Austin DSCR Loan

30 Year DSCR Loans For Rental Properties

Up to $2,000,000

Interest Rate 6.75%-8.25%

Origination Fee From 1.0%

Up to 80% of LTV

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Ground Up Construction

For New Builds and Construction Completion

Up to $3,000,000

Interest Rate 10.99%-12.25%

Origination Fee From 2.0%

Up to 75% of Purchase and 100% of Construction

Up to 90% LTC

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You’re Local In Austin, You Want A Lender Who Knows The Austin Market

Understanding the Austin market

Austin’s fix-and-flip market is thriving, driven by strong population growth, a booming tech industry, and consistent housing demand. The city’s mix of older homes in revitalizing neighborhoods and high buyer interest creates ideal conditions for investors looking to renovate and resell properties. With Austin's competitive housing market, strategic flips can yield significant returns, especially in up-and-coming areas with rising property values. Ridge Street Capital specializes in providing flexible financing to help investors succeed in Austin’s dynamic flip market.

Local Experience Boost Program
For Austin Real Estate Investors

If you have local fix and flip or ground-up construction experience in Travis County within the last 3 years, we’ll increase your leverage on our hard money loans for fix and flips.

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Austin Experience Boost Program Summary

The purpose of the local experience boost program is to give investors with local experience and good credit a 5% increase in leverage:

  • If you have 1 Experience In Travis County with a successful exit, we may increase your leverage to 85% of the purchase + 100% of the rehab.
  • If you have 3 Experiences with 1 in Travis County, we may increase your leverage to 90% of purchase + 100% of Rehab.
  • Any investors with 5+ experiences in the last 3 Years and 680+ credit, automatically qualify for 90% of Purchase + 100% of rehab.

Austin Hard Money Loan process

Our lending process for Austin investment properties is simple and quick. Ridge Street closes loans in as little as 7 business days.

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Apply Or Get Pre-Approved Online
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Fill out a 2 Min Quick App with info about your Austin based project. We need some preliminary information so that we can accurately evaluate your deal.
If you’re looking to be pre-approved so that you can find your next deal or you’d like to get more info from on of our team members, select an option below.
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Receive Your Term Sheet
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Once we have your completed application, we’ll email you the term sheet and give you a call to provide confirmation.
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Submit Docs
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Once you’ve accepted the Loan Terms, we’ll collect your remaining documents and begin underwriting the loan. We have a low document program with no income statement documentation.
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Appraisal or BPO
~ 2-7 days
Once you've submitted your documents, an appraisal will be ordered and completed In 2-7 days.
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Closing
~ 1-2 days
Once we have the completed document package, we'll schedule your closing within 1-2 business days.

Featured Austin Hard Money Loan

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Austin Deal Summary

An experienced investor secured a $282,450 short-term loan from Ridge Street Capital to acquire and renovate a property in Austin as part of their BRRRR strategy.

The loan covered 85% of the purchase price and 100% of the $92,500 rehab budget.

With a clear plan to renovate and reposition the property for higher rental income, the borrower aimed to refinance after the rehab.

Ridge Street’s flexible terms and fast processing allowed the investor to execute the deal quickly, enabling them to move forward with the next phase of their investment strategy in Austin’s competitive market.

Frequently Asked Hard Money Loan Questions

How do I qualify for a hard money loan in Austin?

To qualify for a hard money loan in Austin with Ridge Street you need:

  • A Credit Score of 640+

  • A profitable deal with at least a 10% ROI

  • An LLC or a Corporation Registered In Texas

What types of properties can I finance with a hard money loan in Austin?

Ridge Street finances the following property types:

  • Residential 1-4 Units

  • Multifamily 5-25 Units

  • Commercial (Select)

What are the interest rates and terms for hard money loans in Austin?

Depending on the sponsors experience and credit profile, rates range from 10.5%-11.25%. Ridge Street’s median rate for a hard money loan on a fix and flip in Austin is 10.75% interest only with no pre-payment penalty.

How fast can I get a hard money loan in Austin?

Ridge Street closes hard money loans in as little as 7 business days.

Are there any state-specific regulations for getting a hard money loan in Austin?

Ridge Street’s hard money loans are business purpose loans. This means that we can only lend to borrowers with entities (LLC or Corp) registered in Texas.

Can I use a hard money loan to finance a fix and flip in Austin?

Absolutely. This is the main use of a hard money loan in Austin.

What is the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for a hard money loan in Austin?

There are a number of ratios that Ridge Street uses to determine the Loan Amount. Put simply, for a first time investor we finance up to 80% of the Purchase + 100% of the Rehab. For an experienced investor, we finance up to 90% of the Purchase + 100% of the Rehab.

Can I use a hard money loan to finance a rental property in Austin?

You can use a hard money loan to purchase and renovate a rental property. You can then refinance with a DSCR Loan (This is called the BRRRR Strategy). If the property is rent ready at purchase, there is no need for a hard money loan and you can go straight into DSCR financing.

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