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Investment property loans · Missoula County, MT

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Missoula, MT

Missoula is Montana's second-most populous city, and the University of Montana is its largest employer. Investors buy rentals near the university, older houses in historic districts such as the Northside, Southside and University Area, and homes in the South Hills. Montana now taxes short-term rentals at a higher rate than enrolled long-term rentals, so decide the rental plan before you make an offer.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Missoula

The railroad's arrival in 1883 brought a housing boom along the tracks, especially on the north side, where many railway workers lived. After the university was founded in 1893, houses spread quickly through the university and south side districts, and the South Hills later became an upscale neighborhood.
University AreaHouses spread quickly near the university after its founding, high-end homes went up on Gerald Avenue, once nicknamed Millionaires Row, and the area is one of the city's historic districts.
NorthsideHome to many railway workers after the Northern Pacific arrived in 1883, the Northside sits between Interstate 90 and the tracks, and the city's 2009 downtown plan calls for redeveloping its former rail yard.
SouthsideOne of the city's historic districts; houses spread through the south side after the university's founding and the Milwaukee Road's decision to lay its tracks south of the river.
South HillsAn upscale neighborhood with its own trail system, where the Greenough Mansion was moved to a golf course in the 1960s.

Loan programs

Loans for Missoula 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 Missoula

30-year loans for Missoula 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 Missoula

Buy and renovate in Missoula 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 Missoula

Close quickly on a Missoula 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 Missoula

Financing for new builds in Missoula, 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 Missoula

Financing for Missoula 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 Missoula

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Missoula and Missoula County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Enroll each long-term rental for Montana's reduced tax rate: it must be rented 28 days or more at a time, for at least 7 months a year, as the tenant's home. LLC-owned property qualifies, and the 2027 enrollment window runs from May 4, 2026 to March 1, 2027.
  • If you plan a short-term rental, budget for the higher state rate: in 2026 short-term rentals and second homes are taxed at a flat 1.90%, while enrolled long-term rentals start at 0.76% on the first $378,000 of market value.

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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 Missoula: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Missoula?

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

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 University Area, Northside and Southside, among other parts of Missoula.

How much can I borrow for a Missoula 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 Missoula?

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

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Sources (4)Checked November 10, 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. Montana Department of Revenue: Tax relief for homesteads and long-term rentals
  2. Montana Department of Revenue: 2026 tax information for Montana property owners
  3. Wikipedia: Missoula, Montana
  4. Wikipedia: University of Montana