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Investment property loans · Jackson County, MO

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Independence, MO

Independence, one of Jackson County's two county seats, gives investors historic houses near the 1827 courthouse square, established west-side blocks around the Fairmount and Maywood business districts, and suburban neighborhoods across the rest of the city. Fix-and-flip work on dated single-family homes and buy-and-hold rentals are the usual plays, and every rental unit has to pass the city's Rental Ready inspection before the landlord can be licensed.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Independence

The city has buildings dating to the early 1800s, and its oldest houses cluster near the Square and in the Truman Heritage District, where the Truman home on North Delaware Street was built in stages from 1867 to 1895. Away from that core, most of the city is suburban residential neighborhoods that grew with the Kansas City metro.
Truman Heritage DistrictThe city's only locally designated historic district, just west of the Square, where exterior changes go through the city's historic preservation review.
Independence SquareThe courthouse square at the heart of the original 1827 town, ringed by the city's oldest blocks and next to the Truman Heritage District.
FairmountA west-side business district on U.S. 24 (Winner Road and Independence Avenue), with established residential streets around it.
MaywoodA business district on Truman Road near Van Horn High School; the Van Horn feeder area moved from Kansas City Public Schools into the Independence district in 2008.

Loan programs

Loans for Independence 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 Independence

30-year loans for Independence 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 Independence

Buy and renovate in Independence 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 Independence

Close quickly on a Independence 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 Independence

Financing for new builds in Independence, 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 Independence

Financing for Independence 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 Independence

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Independence and Jackson County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Plan for the Rental Ready inspection: each rental unit must pass an inspection by a city-approved inspector before the landlord license is issued, and inspections repeat every two years on an active license.
  • Get the landlord license in place before a tenant moves in: since January 1, 2026, the city will not provide utility service to a rental unless the landlord holds a valid, active business license.
  • Inside the Truman Heritage District, budget time for a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Heritage Commission before exterior work, since the commission meets on a set calendar with submittal deadlines.
  • Missouri's constitution bars the state and local governments from adding any new tax on the sale or transfer of real estate, and Jackson County, like every Missouri county, reassesses real property in odd-numbered years, so check whether a new value will hit during your hold.

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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 Independence: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Independence?

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

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 Truman Heritage District, Independence Square and Fairmount, among other parts of Independence.

How much can I borrow for a Independence 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 Independence?

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

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Sources (6)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. City of Independence: Rental Ready Program
  2. City of Independence: Council approves changes to Rental Ready inspection requirements
  3. City of Independence: Historic Preservation
  4. Wikipedia: Harry S. Truman Historic District
  5. Missouri Revisor of Statutes: Constitution Article X, Section 25
  6. Jackson County Assessment: FAQs (odd-year reassessment)