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Investment property loans · Harrison County, MS

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Gulfport, MS

Gulfport is Harrison County's co-county seat and, with 72,926 residents in 2020, Mississippi's second-largest city. It was founded in 1887 as the coastal end of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, and the port, the Naval Construction Battalion Center and the beach and casino trade are major parts of its economy today. Investors look at older houses in the National Register districts around downtown, inland neighborhoods north of the beach, and properties rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. On this coast, flood zones, elevation rules and wind insurance drive much of a deal's budget.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Gulfport

Gulfport had 32,737 housing units in 2020, 11.8% of them vacant. Hurricane Katrina damaged or destroyed 9,571 houses in 2005, and the downtown National Register nomination notes many vacant lots and new buildings on sites cleared after the storm. Older housing sits in districts such as Central Gulfport, Soria City and Broadmoor Place, while Turkey Creek in north Gulfport has one-story cottages, bungalows, shotgun houses and ranches.
Downtown (Harbor Square)The Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District, listed in 2011 and lying roughly between 23rd and 28th Avenues, lost many buildings after Hurricane Katrina, and rebuilt storefronts had to meet stricter post-storm codes such as wind-resistant glass.
Central Gulfport, Soria City and Broadmoor PlaceThese older residential areas were listed as National Register districts in 2015 and 2016, with Central Gulfport covering roughly 17th to 24th Streets between 18th and 23rd Avenues.
Turkey CreekSettled in 1866 by emancipated African Americans and annexed into the city in 1993, Turkey Creek along Rippy Road in north Gulfport is a National Register district of one-story cottages, bungalows, shotgun houses and ranches.
East Beach and West BeachThese official neighborhoods sit along the Gulf, where the waterfront took the worst damage from Hurricane Camille in 1969 and Katrina's 2005 storm surge reached at least 19 feet, so check elevation and insurance first.

Loan programs

Loans for Gulfport 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 Gulfport

30-year loans for Gulfport 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 Gulfport

Buy and renovate in Gulfport 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 Gulfport

Close quickly on a Gulfport 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 Gulfport

Financing for new builds in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport

Financing for Gulfport 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 Gulfport

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Gulfport and Harrison County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Get a Building Code Services permit before you build, alter, grade or fill in a Special Flood Hazard Area. New construction and additions must sit 12 inches above base flood elevation. If repairs or a remodel cost 50% or more of the building's market value, the whole building, mechanical and electrical equipment included, must be raised at least 1 foot above base flood elevation. The city takes value from a Mississippi-licensed appraisal or Harrison County Tax Assessor records.
  • Check the current flood map. Gulfport's digital flood insurance rate maps took effect December 21, 2017 and moved some flood zone lines and base flood elevations. Order flood insurance early, since most policies have a 30-day waiting period; the city's 2021 notice lists community number 285253 with a 15% Community Rating System discount.
  • Line up wind and hail coverage before closing. Harrison County is one of six coastal counties served by the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association, set up by the Legislature as the insurer of last resort, and you need documented declinations from licensed private insurers before you apply. MWUA covers wind and hail only, so flood needs its own policy.

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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 Gulfport: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Gulfport?

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

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 Downtown (Harbor Square), Central Gulfport, Soria City and Broadmoor Place and Turkey Creek, among other parts of Gulfport.

How much can I borrow for a Gulfport 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 Gulfport?

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 Gulfport or have a Mississippi 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 Mississippi, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

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