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Investment property loans · Larimer County, CO

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins investors buy rentals near Colorado State University, the city's largest employer, and older homes such as those in the Laurel School Historic District. Old Town, the historic downtown, sits next to the site of the original 1864 fort, and in the late 20th century the city expanded rapidly to the south. For rentals near campus, check the occupancy rules: since July 1, 2024, Colorado cities can't limit how many people share a home based on family relationship, but limits based on health and safety standards still apply.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Fort Collins

The Laurel School Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1980, covers 217 acres with 549 contributing buildings, including Late Victorian and Craftsman bungalow houses, in a residential area that developed from the late 1800s. The city's population doubled in the decade after World War II, and in the late 20th century new development spread rapidly to the south.
Old TownThe historic downtown, next to the site of the original fort, where the city created a Downtown Development Authority in the 1980s to revitalize the district.
Laurel School Historic DistrictA 217-acre National Register district, listed in 1980, with Late Victorian and Craftsman bungalow homes and at least six works by builder-architect Montezuma Fuller.
Around Colorado State UniversityCSU, the second-largest university in Colorado by enrollment, is the city's top employer, according to the city's 2024 financial report.
South Fort CollinsThe part of the city where it expanded rapidly in the late 20th century, adding new development and several regional malls.

Loan programs

Loans for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

30-year loans for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

Buy and renovate in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

Close quickly on a Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

Financing for new builds in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins

Financing for Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Colorado law since July 1, 2024 bars cities from limiting how many people share a home based on family relationship, though limits based on health and safety standards, such as building and fire codes, still apply. Check those limits for the unit before you underwrite a by-the-room rental near campus.
  • Budget for Larimer County recording: the state documentary fee of one cent per $100 of the price when it's over $500, and a flat $43 per document since July 1, 2025. The price must be marked correctly on both the deed and the transfer declaration.

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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 Fort Collins: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Fort Collins?

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

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 Old Town, Laurel School Historic District and Around Colorado State University, among other parts of Fort Collins.

How much can I borrow for a Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins or have a Colorado 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 Colorado, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

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Sources (5)Checked November 10, 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. Colorado General Assembly: HB24-1007, Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
  2. Colorado General Assembly: HB24-1007 signed act (PDF)
  3. Larimer County Clerk and Recorder: Recording documents
  4. Wikipedia: Fort Collins, Colorado
  5. Wikipedia: Laurel School Historic District