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Investment property loans · Middlesex County, NJ

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Edison, NJ

Edison is a sprawling suburban township whose population nearly tripled during the 1950s, so much of its housing dates from the postwar decades, including developments like Edison Oaks from the early 1960s. Investors look at houses to renovate or rent in sections such as Oak Tree and North Edison, while the denser Clara Barton area along Amboy Avenue has drawn planners' attention for higher-density development.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Edison

The township grew mostly through postwar residential subdivisions, such as Edison Oaks, which Vitality Estates developed in the early 1960s. Clara Barton is the exception, with a more compact, village-like pattern around a small business district.
Clara BartonDenser than the rest of the township, with a small business district on Amboy Avenue and planning interest in higher-density development.
Oak TreeResidential streets around Oak Tree Road, a South Asian commercial strip that runs into neighboring Iselin.
Edison OaksA residential community bordered by Oak Tree Road, developed by Vitality Estates in the early 1960s.
Menlo ParkThe site of Thomas Edison's 1876 laboratory, now anchored commercially by the Menlo Park Mall on Route 1.

Loan programs

Loans for Edison 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 Edison

30-year loans for Edison 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 Edison

Buy and renovate in Edison 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 Edison

Close quickly on a Edison 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 Edison

Financing for new builds in Edison, 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 Edison

Financing for Edison 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 Edison

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Edison and Middlesex County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Check Edison's rent control ordinance, overseen by the Fair Rental Housing Board, which covers buildings of three or more units; housing with fewer than three units is exempt, and vacancy decontrol lasts until 12 months after re-rental.
  • For rentals built before 1978, plan for a state-required lead-based paint inspection at each tenant turnover or every three years, unless a valid two-year lead-safe certificate is in place.
  • Before you sell or lease a one- or two-family house, obtain a certificate of smoke alarm compliance from the township's fire official.
  • Budget for New Jersey's seller-paid Realty Transfer Fee when you resell, plus the Graduated Percent Fee on sales over $1 million.

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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 Edison: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Edison?

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

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 Clara Barton, Oak Tree and Edison Oaks, among other parts of Edison.

How much can I borrow for a Edison 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 Edison?

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 Edison or have a New Jersey 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 New Jersey, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

Sources (7)Checked November 9, 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. NJ DCA: 2026 Rent Control Survey
  2. Edison Township: Fair Rental Housing Board
  3. NJ DCA: Lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings
  4. NJ DCA: Smoke alarm certificate requirement
  5. NJ Division of Taxation: Realty Transfer Fee
  6. Wikipedia: Edison, New Jersey
  7. Wikipedia: Oak Tree, New Jersey