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Investment property loans · Kenosha County, WI

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Kenosha, WI

Kenosha sits on Lake Michigan roughly 32 miles south of Milwaukee and 50 miles north of Chicago, and its Metra station, the only one in Wisconsin, gives rail access to Chicago. Investors buy older houses near downtown and in blue-collar Uptown to renovate or rent, while former auto plant land has been redeveloped, from HarborPark's lakeside condominiums to the planned Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Kenosha

Kenosha's older housing runs from homes built between the 1840s and 1930 around Library Park, many in the Queen Anne style, to the large lakefront houses of the Third Avenue district, while condominiums and apartments line the lakeshore downtown and at HarborPark.
Library ParkHistoric neighborhood around a park first planned as a New England town common, with houses from 1843 to 1930 and later homes on smaller early-1900s lots.
Third AvenueKenosha's lakefront mansion district along Third Avenue between 61st and 66th streets, built up from 1899 into the early 1900s.
HarborParkResidential and commercial area on the former AMC Lakefront plant site, now home to lakeside condominiums.
UptownLargely blue-collar area that includes the Brass, Lincoln Park and Wilson Heights neighborhoods, where rebuilding and redevelopment projects have been proposed.
Kenosha Innovation NeighborhoodPlanned redevelopment on the 107-acre site of the former Chrysler engine plant.

Loan programs

Loans for Kenosha 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 Kenosha

30-year loans for Kenosha 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 Kenosha

Buy and renovate in Kenosha 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 Kenosha

Close quickly on a Kenosha 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 Kenosha

Financing for new builds in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha

Financing for Kenosha 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 Kenosha

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Kenosha and Kenosha County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Budget for Wisconsin's real estate transfer fee when you sell: the grantor pays 30 cents per $100 of value on most conveyances.
  • Don't count on the seller's lottery and gaming credit: it applies only to an owner's primary residence as of January 1, so factor it into the tax proration at closing.
  • Before buying a HarborPark or downtown condominium to rent, check the association's leasing rules and fees.
  • Homes around Library Park and Third Avenue long predate 1978, so plan for federal lead-based paint disclosures at sale and lease and use an EPA- or state-certified renovation firm for work that disturbs paint.

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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 Kenosha: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Kenosha?

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

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 Library Park, Third Avenue and HarborPark, among other parts of Kenosha.

How much can I borrow for a Kenosha 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 Kenosha?

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

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Sources (7)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. Wikipedia: Kenosha, Wisconsin
  2. Wikipedia: Library Park Historic District (Kenosha)
  3. Wikipedia: Third Avenue Historic District (Kenosha)
  4. Wisconsin DOR: Real Estate Transfer Return overview (transfer fee)
  5. Wisconsin DOR: Lottery and Gaming Credit common questions
  6. EPA: Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule
  7. EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program