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Investment property loans · Dallas County, TX

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Dallas, TX

Dallas investors work across very different housing, from Oak Cliff's streetcar-era blocks southwest of downtown to Lakewood's prewar homes near White Rock Lake and the post-war subdivisions of Pleasant Grove. Common plays include full renovations of older single-family houses, buy-and-hold rentals that must be registered with the city, and small multifamily such as the duplexes and fourplexes found on Lakewood streets.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Dallas

Oak Cliff was its own town until Dallas annexed it in 1903 and grew as a streetcar suburb, with neighborhoods dating from around 1900 to the mid-20th century. Lakewood mixes Craftsman, Prairie four-square, Tudor, Spanish eclectic and early ranch houses, many in native Austin stone, while Pleasant Grove filled in during the housing boom after World War II.
Oak CliffA former streetcar suburb annexed in 1903, with older homes on hilly, winding streets and several of the city's conservation districts in its northern half.
Bishop Arts DistrictThe 1920s shops and warehouses around Bishop Avenue and Davis Street in north Oak Cliff were renovated into a dining and retail district, and a 2015 mixed-use project added apartments.
Kessler ParkAn architecturally significant north Oak Cliff neighborhood that is also a conservation district, so exterior plans have to fit district rules.
LakewoodEast Dallas neighborhood beside White Rock Lake with homes from the early 1900s to the 1950s, from two-bedroom bungalows to estates, plus duplexes, fourplexes and small apartment buildings; some small older homes are being replaced by larger new ones.
Swiss Avenue and Munger PlaceEast Dallas historic areas with notable older houses, including a large collection of prairie-style homes, so check district rules before planning exterior changes.
Pleasant GroveA residential part of southeast Dallas, annexed in 1954, whose homes came with the post-World War II housing boom.

Loan programs

Loans for Dallas real estate investors

Pick the loan that fits the deal: short-term money to buy, renovate or build, or a long-term loan to hold the property. Published limits are subject to appraisal and underwriting.
Long-term

DSCR rental loans in Dallas

30-year loans for Dallas rentals of 1–4 units, fixed or adjustable, qualified on the rent with no personal income verification: up to 85% of the price on a purchase, with loans from $75,000.

Purchase LTV up to85%
Term30 years
Income docsNot required
Loans from$75K

Subject to appraisal and underwriting.

DSCR loans: terms and requirements
Short-term

Fix and flip loans in Dallas

Buy and renovate in Dallas with up to 95% of the price and 100% of the rehab budget, on a 12–18 months interest-only loan with no prepayment penalty when the house sells.

Purchase price up to95%
Rehab funded up to100%
Term12–18 months
Prepayment penaltyNone

Subject to appraisal and underwriting.

Fix and flip loans: terms and requirements
Short-term

Bridge loans in Dallas

Close quickly on a Dallas property with up to 95% of the cost financed and a 12–18 months interest-only term, then sell it or refinance onto a long-term loan. No prepayment penalty.

Leverage up to95% LTC
Term12–18 months
PaymentsInterest only
Prepayment penaltyNone

Subject to appraisal and underwriting.

Bridge loans: terms and requirements
Short-term

Ground-up construction loans in Dallas

Financing for new builds in Dallas, from spec homes built to sell to rentals built to hold. Every project is quoted on its plans, budget and builder.

Quoted on your deal.

Construction loans: get a quote
Long-term

Multifamily and commercial loans in Dallas

Financing for Dallas apartment buildings of five units or more, mixed-use and commercial property, quoted on the building's income.

Quoted on your deal.

Multifamily and commercial: get a quote

Good to know

Before you buy in Dallas

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Dallas and Dallas County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Register any single-family home, duplex or condo unit you plan to rent under Dallas's Single-Family Rental Registration and Inspection Program (City Code Chapter 27): registration renews every year, owners complete a self-inspection checklist, and the city inspects each property at least once every five years.
  • Check whether the property sits in a conservation district, common in north Oak Cliff and parts of East Dallas such as Lakewood; additions and exterior changes there go through the city's conservation district work review.
  • Price property taxes at the non-homestead level: the county appraisal district (Dallas Central Appraisal District for most of the city) sets the value, and a rental cannot claim the residence homestead exemption (including the $140,000 school district exemption) the seller may have had.
  • Plan any value protest around the deadline, in most cases the later of May 15 and 30 days after the appraisal district delivers its notice.

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United Lending LLC offers business-purpose financing secured by non-owner-occupied investment real estate. We do not offer loans for personal, family or household purposes, or loans on owner-occupied primary residences.

Questions

Loans in Dallas: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Dallas?

Yes. United Lending LLC offers private real estate financing for investors in Dallas and the rest of Dallas County: fix and flip and bridge loans sized on the deal, and DSCR rental loans sized on the rent. We're headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, and lend nationwide.

Do you offer DSCR loans in Dallas?

Yes. Our DSCR loans are 30-year loans on 1–4 unit rentals, fixed or adjustable, qualified on the property's rent against its monthly payment with no personal income verification, up to 85% loan-to-value on a purchase and loans from $75,000. Investors use them for rentals in Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts District and Kessler Park, among other parts of Dallas.

How much can I borrow for a Dallas flip?

Up to 95% of the purchase price and up to 100% of the rehab budget, on a 12–18 months interest-only loan. Those are maximums, subject to appraisal and underwriting: the property, your experience and the comps set what your loan gets.

Is there a prepayment penalty on a loan in Dallas?

There's no prepayment penalty on fix and flip or bridge loans. DSCR rental loans come with a choice of prepayment terms, from none up to five years, set out in your written terms before you commit.

Do I need to live in Dallas or have a Texas LLC?

No. You can borrow in your own name or through an LLC, wherever you live; many of our borrowers invest outside their home state. If your LLC was formed outside Texas, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.