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Investment property loans · Macon-Bibb County, GA

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Macon, GA

Macon-Bibb's close-in neighborhoods near downtown and Mercer University hold Victorian, Craftsman and early 1900s houses, and some have sat empty long enough to be tagged as blighted. That makes the market a fit for rehab buyers and long-term rental investors. The county pushes in both directions: vacant blighted houses face a much higher tax rate, while owners who repair them can qualify for a temporary tax break.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Macon

Close-in neighborhoods have late 1800s and early 1900s Victorian and Craftsman houses, from Pleasant Hill, developed between the 1870s and 1930s, to Beall's Hill and Vineville.
Intown MaconThe historic residential core near downtown and a design review district, where exterior work needs a certificate of appropriateness.
VinevilleA design review district with a wide range of early 1900s houses.
Beall's HillA neighborhood near Mercer University that was the first focus of the Historic Hills & Heights housing partnership, mixing restored Victorian and Craftsman houses with newer homes.
Pleasant HillMacon's historic African American neighborhood, developed from the 1870s to the 1930s with Victorian and Craftsman houses, on the National Register but not under design review.

Loan programs

Loans for Macon 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 Macon

30-year loans for Macon 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 Macon

Buy and renovate in Macon 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 Macon

Close quickly on a Macon 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 Macon

Financing for new builds in Macon, 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 Macon

Financing for Macon 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 Macon

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Macon and Macon-Bibb County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Check whether a vacant house is on Macon-Bibb's blight list: designated blighted properties have their millage multiplied by seven, while owners who complete repairs through the county's Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Program can get a temporary rate reduction.
  • Properties with an H zoning code or in the central business district fall under design review: exterior work beyond routine maintenance needs a certificate of appropriateness, and Design Review Board decisions must be ratified by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • Short-term rental hosts need a business tax certificate and must collect the hotel-motel tax, which Macon-Bibb has applied to vacation rentals since January 1, 2019.
  • On DSCR loans with principal due more than 62 months out, budget for Georgia's intangible recording tax of $1.50 per $500 of the loan, up to $25,000.

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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 Macon: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Macon?

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

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 Intown Macon, Vineville and Beall's Hill, among other parts of Macon.

How much can I borrow for a Macon 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 Macon?

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

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. Macon-Bibb County: blight tax and redevelopment incentive
  2. Macon-Bibb County: Blight tax properties process
  3. Macon Melody: blight tax collections
  4. Historic Macon: Design review districts
  5. WGXA: Airbnb hosts required to register and pay in Macon-Bibb
  6. Wikipedia: Pleasant Hill Historic District (Macon)
  7. Georgia Department of Revenue: Intangible Recording Tax