Hard Money Lenders Washington DC

Washington DC Hard Money Loans for Fix and Flips, DSCR Rentals, and Ground Up Construction
Washington DC
Fix & Flip Loan
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Washington DC House Flip Example
  • Rate: 10.75%
  • 12 Months
  • Points: 1.75%
  • 14 Days to Close

Why We’re The Best Hard Money Lender In Washington DC

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

Competitive Terms

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We provide competitive Terms on Washington DC investment property loans. Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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.

Washington DC Hard Money Loan Products

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

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Washington DC
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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Washington DC
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

Washington DC
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 Washington DC, You Want A Lender Who Knows The DC Market

Understanding the Washington DC market

Washington DC operates as one of the country's most supply-constrained real estate markets, supported by federal government employment, major universities, healthcare systems, and a highly educated professional workforce. Neighborhoods like Petworth, Brightwood, and the Anacostia corridor offer investors accessible entry points relative to DC's broader price levels, with strong demand for renovated properties from buyers seeking alternatives to the city's premium corridors. For ground-up construction, DC's limited available land means infill projects and tear-down redevelopments drive most new supply, making experience with DC permitting a meaningful competitive advantage.

Experience Boost Program for local real estate investors

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

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Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC, 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.

Washington DC Hard Money Loan process

Our lending process for Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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
~ 1-3 days
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 Washington DC Hard Money Loan

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Washington DC Deal Summary

Ridge Street Capital financed a fix and flip in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington DC for an experienced investor targeting a row house with a strong resale market. The loan covered 81.5% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovation costs, structured at 10.99% interest-only for 12 months with 1.75% origination points. The borrower modernized the kitchen and bathrooms, updated all systems, and added a finished basement unit. The property sold above the projected ARV, reflecting consistent demand for fully renovated homes from DC buyers competing for limited inventory in established residential neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Hard Money Loan Questions

How do I qualify for a hard money loan in Washington DC?

To qualify for a hard money loan in Washington DC 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

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

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 Washington DC?

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 Houston is 10.75% interest only with no pre-payment penalty.

How fast can I get a hard money loan in Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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

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

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 Washington DC?

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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