Hard Money Loans in Washington, DC
Find lenders offering hard money loans in the Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 15 lenders.
Hard Money Lenders Serving Washington
15 lenders offering hard money loans in the Washington, DC area.
Anchor Loans
Thousand Oaks, CA
One of the largest hard money lenders in the US. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings with competitive terms for experienced investors.
Broadmark Realty Capital
Seattle, WA
Private real estate lender offering bridge, construction, and land loans. Now part of Ready Capital. Loans from $500K to $25M+.
Civic Financial Services
Redondo Beach, CA
Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.
Constitution Lending
NJ
Hard money lender focused on new investors. Fix-and-flip and bridge loans with 9.5-12% rates. No experience required. Up to 90% LTV for renovation.
Easy Street Capital
Austin, TX
Investment property lender specializing in fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Loans approved in 24 hours, close in 48 hours. Min credit score 600.
Groundfloor
Atlanta, GA
Real estate lending platform offering fix-and-flip and bridge loans. Crowdfunding model provides competitive rates for borrowers.
Lending One
Boca Raton, FL
National direct lender for real estate investors. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. $5B+ in originations.
New Silver Lending
FL
Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.
Park Place Finance
TX
Direct private lender with 17+ years experience. $1B+ in loans closed. Bridge loans for fix-and-flip, refinance, and cash-out.
RCN Capital
South Windsor, CT
Nationwide private lender for fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings and flexible terms.
Residential Capital Partners
TX
Hard money lender offering up to 85% LTV with no down payment option. Rates starting at 8.5%. Mixed-use, single-family, and multifamily.
Stbridge Capital
Los Angeles, CA
Private money lender in California. Bridge, fix-and-flip, and ground-up construction loans. Fast closings for experienced investors.
Tidal Loans
Houston, TX
Texas-based private money lender. Hard money, bridge, and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors nationwide.
Aloha Capital
HI
Private lender offering DSCR rental loans with up to 80% cash-out refinance. Also provides bridge and fix-and-flip financing for investment properties.
Temple View Capital
UT
Private lender offering DSCR rental loans, bridge financing, and fix-and-flip loans for real estate investors. Fast closings with flexible qualification criteria.
Washington Commercial Real Estate Market
Washington, D.C. has one of the most resilient CRE markets in the country, underpinned by federal government tenancy, a massive ecosystem of law firms, trade associations, and government contractors, and a growing tech and life sciences sector. The East End and Capitol Riverfront/Navy Yard submarkets have been the primary focus of new office and mixed-use development, while the K Street/Connecticut Avenue corridor remains the traditional lobbying and law firm office core. The NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) and Union Market districts have transformed from industrial to vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods. Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan command premium retail rents driven by high foot traffic and affluent demographics.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Federal government agencies (GSA-leased office space) and defense/intelligence contractor headquarters
- ●K Street law firms, lobbying organizations, and trade association offices
- ●George Washington University, Georgetown University, and associated medical centers
- ●Amazon HQ2 in neighboring Arlington, Virginia, and its spillover economic effects
Market Insight
D.C.'s Height of Buildings Act limits most structures to 130 feet, constraining vertical development and supporting long-term property values in the core, while also pushing development outward to emerging submarkets like the Wharf, Capitol Riverfront, and Buzzard Point.
Hard Money Loans in Washington, District of Columbia
Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based loans primarily secured by real estate. Funded by private investors or companies rather than banks, they prioritize the property's value over the borrower's creditworthiness. Ideal for fix-and-flip, distressed properties, and deals that need to close fast. In the Washington metro area, borrowers can access 15 lenders offering Hard Money financing, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $50K to $10M with rates from 10% - 15%.
Who Should Consider Hard Money Loans?
- Fix-and-flip investors
- Distressed property acquisitions
- Borrowers with credit issues
- Deals requiring immediate close
Key Requirements
- Property as collateral (LTV 60-75%)
- Exit strategy
- Down payment or equity
- Property appraisal
Advantages
- ✓Fastest closing (days, not weeks)
- ✓Credit score less important
- ✓Flexible terms
- ✓Finance distressed properties
Considerations
- •Highest interest rates
- •Short terms
- •High origination fees (2-5 points)
- •Requires strong exit strategy
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