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Investment property loans · Dane County, WI

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

Madison's rental market is shaped by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and by the downtown isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, where students dominate the blocks from campus east into downtown. Investors buy older houses and small multifamily there and on the east and north sides to rent or renovate, and the city's occupancy limits and short-term rental rules carry real weight in underwriting.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Madison

Housing near the isthmus runs from 19th-century homes on the Lake Mendota ridge to Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s, and the city also has modest 1.5-story prefabricated houses built in the 1940s for defense workers and returning veterans.
MarquetteEast isthmus neighborhood known for colorfully painted houses, home to the Marquette Bungalows local historic district of 1920s Craftsman bungalows; check Landmarks Commission rules before exterior work.
Fourth Lake RidgeHistoric area north of the Capitol on the ridge along Lake Mendota, with homes dating back as far as 1856.
Langdon StreetHistoric district between campus and downtown closely tied to fraternity and sorority houses, in the student-dominated part of the isthmus.
Coolidge Street-Myrtle StreetDistrict of modest 1.5-story prefab houses, the first built in 1942-43 for defense workers and more in 1946-48 for returning veterans.
Hill FarmsWest side area near Hilldale with a suburban setting, part of the side of the city long described as white collar.

Loan programs

Loans for Madison 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 Madison

30-year loans for Madison 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 Madison

Buy and renovate in Madison 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 Madison

Close quickly on a Madison 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 Madison

Financing for new builds in Madison, 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 Madison

Financing for Madison 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 Madison

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Madison and Dane County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Register a Rental Property Emergency Contact for each rental parcel; owners who skip it get a notice with 30 days to register and can then be cited in municipal court.
  • Check occupancy before underwriting a student rental: Madison zoning counts up to five unrelated adults and their dependents as one household, and rental occupancy is also limited by floor area per person.
  • Check short-term rental plans against city rules: Madison's ordinance lets residents rent out space in the dwelling they occupy, and hosts need all licenses and permits before listing.
  • Budget for Wisconsin's transfer fee of 30 cents per $100 of value, paid by the grantor, and expect the lottery and gaming credit to drop off once the house is no longer a primary residence.

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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 Madison: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Madison?

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

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 Marquette, Fourth Lake Ridge and Langdon Street, among other parts of Madison.

How much can I borrow for a Madison 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 Madison?

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 Madison 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 (8)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 Madison: Rental Property Emergency Contacts
  2. City of Madison: Occupancy limits
  3. City of Madison: Short-term rentals
  4. Wikipedia: Madison, Wisconsin
  5. Wikipedia: Marquette Bungalows Historic District
  6. Wikipedia: National Register listings in Madison
  7. Wisconsin DOR: Real Estate Transfer Return overview (transfer fee)
  8. Wisconsin DOR: Lottery and Gaming Credit common questions