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Investment property loans · Durham County, NC

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Durham, NC

Durham's housing grew up around tobacco and textile work, and the city still has large areas of houses built between about 1890 and 1955 in East Durham, West Durham and neighborhoods near downtown. Investors renovate those homes for resale or long-term rental. Near Duke University, neighborhoods such as Walltown have long had a high share of renters, and buyers there often plan for rental use.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Durham

Most older housing dates from about 1890 to 1955, from Queen Anne and Classical Revival houses in East Durham to 1910s mill worker housing near the old Erwin Mills, and many former tobacco buildings downtown are now loft apartments.
East DurhamA large, mostly residential National Register district of about 226 acres, with buildings from about 1890 to 1955.
West DurhamThe area around the former Erwin Cotton Mills, including mill worker housing from the 1910s.
WalltownA historically African American neighborhood north of Duke's East Campus that has long been rental-heavy, with low-lying blocks along Dye Branch prone to flash flooding.
Cleveland Street DistrictA small district with Queen Anne and Stick Style houses built from the 1880s to the 1910s.

Loan programs

Loans for Durham 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 Durham

30-year loans for Durham 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 Durham

Buy and renovate in Durham 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 Durham

Close quickly on a Durham 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 Durham

Financing for new builds in Durham, 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 Durham

Financing for Durham 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 Durham

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Durham and Durham County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Durham County taxes on values from the January 1, 2025 general reappraisal, which the county says hold until the next reappraisal in 2029, and new construction is valued using the 2025 schedule.
  • A permit for new construction, an addition or a demolition can prompt an appraiser visit, so plan for a major rehab or addition to raise the assessed value.
  • In low-lying neighborhoods such as parts of Walltown, check the flood map and get an insurance quote before you commit.
  • North Carolina's deed excise tax, $1 per $500 of the price, is paid by the seller at recording, so count it in the resale budget.

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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 Durham: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Durham?

Yes. United Lending LLC offers private real estate financing for investors in Durham and the rest of Durham 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 Durham?

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 East Durham, West Durham and Walltown, among other parts of Durham.

How much can I borrow for a Durham 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 Durham?

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 Durham or have a North Carolina 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 North Carolina, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

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Sources (7)Checked November 6, 2026

United Lending's loan terms are its published program limits. The local rules and costs on this page come from the public sources below, checked on the date shown; confirm them with the city, county or your closing attorney before you rely on them.

  1. Durham County: FAQ on the tax reappraisal process (June 2026)
  2. Durham County: 2025 General Reappraisal
  3. Wikipedia: Walltown (Durham)
  4. Wikipedia: East Durham Historic District
  5. Wikipedia: West Durham Historic District
  6. Wikipedia: Cleveland Street District
  7. N.C. General Statutes Article 8E: Excise tax on conveyances