Hard Money Lenders Boston

Boston Hard Money Lender for Fix and Flips and Ground Up Construction
Boston
Fix & Flip Loan
Sample Deal
Boston House Flip
Loan Amount $744,500
82.5% of Purchase + 100% of Rehab
  • Rate: 10.75%
  • 12 Months
  • Points: 2.0%
  • Closed In 11 Days

Why We’re A Top Hard Money Lender In Boston

We pride ourselves on being one of the best hard money lenders in Boston for Fix and Flips, GUC, and Multifamily investment properties.

Competitive Terms

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We provide competitive Terms on Boston investment property loans. Boston 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 Boston 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.

Boston Hard Money Loan Products

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

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Boston 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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Boston DSCR Loan

30 Year DSCR Loans For Boston Rental Properties

Up to $2,500,000

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 Boston, You Want A Lender Who Knows The Boston Market

Understanding the Boston market

Boston’s short-term value-add opportunities thrive in neighborhoods like Dorchester, Roxbury, and East Boston, where demand for updated homes is strong. Investors can maximize returns by focusing on strategic renovations such as modernizing interiors, improving layouts, and upgrading systems to meet buyer expectations. With Boston’s competitive market and limited move-in-ready inventory, leveraging short-term financing for well-executed fix-and-flip projects allows investors to turn distressed properties into high-demand homes efficiently.

Local Experience Boost Program
For Boston Real Estate Investors

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

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Boston 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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.

boston Hard Money Loan process

Our lending process for boston hard money loans is simple and quick. Ridge Street closes loans in as little as 7 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 Boston 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
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Once we have the completed document package, we'll schedule your closing within 1-2 business days.

Featured Boston Hard Money Loan

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Boston Deal Summary

Ridge Street Capital provided a $744,500 loan to a first-time investor in Boston, covering 82.5% of the purchase price and 100% of the light cosmetic rehab.

The first-time borrower, a local realtor with deep market knowledge, leveraged their expertise to identify and execute a profitable flip.

Given their background, we extended an additional 2.5% leverage at closing, ensuring they had the capital needed to maximize returns.

The project, focused on modernizing the property with strategic upgrades, delivered a strong 30%+ ROI.

With a closing timeline of under 14 days and loan terms of 10.75% interest and 2% origination points, we structured a deal that set the investor up for success.

Frequently Asked Hard Money Loan Questions

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

To qualify for a hard money loan in Boston 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 Massachusetts

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

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 Boston?

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 Boston is 11.05% interest only with no pre-payment penalty.

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

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 Boston?

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 Boston.

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

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

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

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 Boston?

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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