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Investment property loans · Ingham County, MI

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Lansing, MI

Lansing investors buy single-family houses and duplexes either to renovate for resale or to keep as rentals in the state capital. Old Town keeps buildings dating to the mid-1800s, REO Town sits just south of downtown along Washington Avenue, and the large Southside is mostly residential. Because every rental except an owner-occupied single-family home must register and pass a city inspection, that step belongs in the timeline from day one.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Lansing

Housing runs from Victorian-era homes in Old Town to the single-story ranches and two-story houses around Moores Park, with apartments and condos added downtown through renewal projects.
Old TownHistoric district north of downtown with buildings from the mid-1800s and Victorian-era homes within walking distance of its shops and galleries.
REO TownDistrict just south of downtown along Washington Avenue that takes in the Moores Park, Fabulous Acres and River Point neighborhoods, with renovated industrial apartments and townhomes.
Moores ParkResidential neighborhood along the Grand River with homes ranging from single-story ranches to two-story houses.
EastsideThe city's most ethnically diverse side, with a commercial spine along Michigan Avenue anchored by Frandor Shopping Center.
SouthsideLansing's largest and most populous side, mostly residential, including the Edgewood District at its southern end.

Loan programs

Loans for Lansing 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 Lansing

30-year loans for Lansing 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 Lansing

Buy and renovate in Lansing 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 Lansing

Close quickly on a Lansing 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 Lansing

Financing for new builds in Lansing, 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 Lansing

Financing for Lansing 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 Lansing

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Lansing and Ingham County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Register every rental: Lansing requires registration for all rental properties except owner-occupied single-family homes, a rental inspection follows, and a failed inspection brings a correction notice with 30 days to comply.
  • If you buy or sell on a land contract, plan to file a property transfer affidavit with the City Assessor and give Code Enforcement a copy within 15 days of the sale.
  • Check whether a homestead (Principal Residence Exemption) is still claimed on the parcel; the city's rental registration form asks, and a rental loses the exemption from school operating millage.
  • Budget for the taxable value to uncap the year after purchase, and for state and county transfer taxes at closing ($3.75 and $0.55 per $500 of value in a county under 2 million people).

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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 Lansing: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Lansing?

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

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, REO Town and Moores Park, among other parts of Lansing.

How much can I borrow for a Lansing 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 Lansing?

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

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Sources (8)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. City of Lansing Code Enforcement: rental registration and land contracts brochure
  2. City of Lansing: Rental Registration Form
  3. City of Lansing: Rental Registrations
  4. City of Grand Rapids Assessor: Principal Residence Exemption (Michigan rules)
  5. Michigan Treasury: Transfer of Ownership Guidelines
  6. Michigan Legislature: MCL 207.504 (county transfer tax)
  7. Wikipedia: Lansing, Michigan
  8. Wikipedia: REO Town