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

Elizabeth investors find two- to four-family houses and apartment complexes in Bayway, older and more affordable homes in working-class Frog Hollow, and larger one- and two-family homes in the North End. Near the waterfront, Elizabethport has added townhomes and two-family houses. Small multifamily rentals fit much of this stock, but the city's rent control ordinance covers buildings of three or more units, so owner occupancy and exemptions matter before you buy.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Elizabeth

The city mixes two- to four-family houses, one- and two-family homes and apartment houses across neighborhoods like Bayway, Keighry Head and the North End. Elmora has high-rise building complexes, and Westminster has the city's largest Tudor-style estates.
BaywayMany two- to four-family houses and several apartment complexes.
ElizabethportOlder houses and apartment buildings, with newer townhomes and two-family homes near the waterfront.
Frog HollowOlder, more affordable homes and rentals in a working-class community.
North EndLarger one- and two-family homes, many rebuilt, plus apartment houses and condominium units.
PeterstownA village-like neighborhood with many affordable homes.

Loan programs

Loans for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth

30-year loans for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth

Buy and renovate in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth

Close quickly on a Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth

Financing for new builds in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth

Financing for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Elizabeth and Union County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Check Elizabeth's rent control ordinance for buildings of three or more units; owner-occupied three- and four-unit buildings and newly constructed units are exempt, and increases at vacancy are capped.
  • For rentals built before 1978, budget for a lead-based paint inspection at tenant turnover or at least every three years, unless a valid two-year lead-safe certificate is in place.
  • Register buildings with three or more units with the state Bureau of Housing Inspection, which inspects multiple dwellings on a cycle.
  • Get a certificate of smoke alarm compliance from the local fire or code office before you sell or lease a one- or two-family house.

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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 Elizabeth: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Elizabeth?

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

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 Bayway, Elizabethport and Frog Hollow, among other parts of Elizabeth.

How much can I borrow for a Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?

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 Elizabeth 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 (6)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. NJ DCA: 2026 Rent Control Survey
  2. City of Elizabeth: Rent Control
  3. NJ DCA: Lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings
  4. NJ DCA: Bureau of Housing Inspection
  5. NJ DCA: Smoke alarm certificate requirement
  6. Wikipedia: Elizabeth, New Jersey