Hard Money Lenders Columbus

Columbus Hard Money Loans for Fix and Flips, DSCR Rentals, and Ground Up Construction
Columbus, Ohio
Fix & Flip Loan
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Columbus OH House Flip
  • Rate: 10.99%
  • 12 Months
  • Points: 2.5%
  • 18 Days to Close

Why We’re The Best Hard Money Lender In Columbus

We pride ourselves on being one of the best investment property lenders in Columbus for Fix and Flips, Rehab, Rentals, and Multifamily investments.

Competitive Terms

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We provide competitive Terms on Columbus investment property loans. Columbus Fix and Flip Loan rates range from 10.5%-11.5% and Origination Fee from 1.5%. DSCR Loan Rates range from 6.0% to 7.99% and Origination Fee from 0%.

See our Loan Products Section for a detailed pricing breakdown of each Columbus 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.

Columbus Hard Money Loan Products

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

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Columbus
Fix and Flip Loan

Funding For Rehab + Purchase

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

Interest Rate 10.5%-11.5%

Origination Fee From 1.5%

Up to 90% of Purchase and 100% of Rehab

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Columbus
DSCR Loan

30 Year DSCR Loans For Rental Properties

Up to $2,000,000

Interest Rate 6.0%-7.99%

Origination Fee From 0%

Up to 80% of LTV

Columbus
Ground Up Construction

For New Builds and Construction Completion

Up to $3,000,000

Interest Rate 10.99%-12.25%

Origination Fee From 1.5%

Up to 75% of Purchase and 100% of Construction

Up to 90% LTC

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

Understanding the Columbus market

Columbus, OH, is one of the strongest fix-and-flip markets in the Midwest, driven by a diverse economy anchored in healthcare, technology, finance, and education. Ohio State University and major employers including JPMorgan Chase, OhioHealth, and Nationwide Insurance maintain steady housing demand across the metro. Neighborhoods like Franklinton, Italian Village, and Olde Towne East offer investors value-add opportunities at entry prices that support solid margins. For new construction, the suburbs of Westerville and Dublin continue to draw families, creating consistent demand for purpose-built single-family homes.

As a trusted lender, Ridge Street Capital is dedicated to providing flexible financing solutions to help real estate investors succeed in Ohio's dynamic market.

Experience Boost Program for local real estate investors

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

Fix and flip program in Columbus Ohio

Columbus 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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.

Columbus Hard Money Loan process

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

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Fill out a 2 Min Quick App with info about your Columbus 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 Columbus Hard Money Loan

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Columbus Deal Summary

Ridge Street Capital financed a fix and flip in Columbus for an experienced investor targeting a single-family in the Italian Village neighborhood. The loan covered 85% of the purchase price and 100% of the heavy rehab costs, structured at 10.99% interest-only for 12 months with 2.5% origination points. The borrower completed a full interior renovation, including a kitchen overhaul and updated electrical, and sold the property above the projected ARV. The deal closed in under two weeks, allowing the investor to outcompete cash buyers in a market where properties move quickly.

Frequently Asked Hard Money Loan Questions

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

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

  • A Credit Score of 660+

  • A profitable deal with at least a 10% ROI

  • An LLC or a Corporation Registered In Ohio

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

Ridge Street finances the following property types:

  • Residential 1-4 Units

  • Multifamily 2-4 Units

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

Depending on the sponsors experience and credit profile, rates range from 10.5%-11.5%. Ridge Street’s median rate for a hard money loan on a fix and flip in Columbus is 10.75% interest only with no pre-payment penalty.

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

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 Columbus?

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 Ohio.

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

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

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

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 Columbus?

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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