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Investment property loans · Passaic County, NJ

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Paterson, NJ

Paterson grew as a mill city powered by the Great Falls, and investors now buy everything from rentals in working-class neighborhoods like Riverside to large Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes in the Eastside Park Historic District. Two issues deserve early attention: the city's rent control ordinance, which reaches buildings with as few as two units, and flood risk along the Passaic River, which rose to levels unseen in a century during Hurricane Irene.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Paterson

Housing ranges from the Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes and mansions of the Eastside Park Historic District to mostly residential working-class neighborhoods such as Riverside. In Wrigley Park, new houses have been going up in recent years.
Eastside ParkMansions and large Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes around the park, listed on the National Register in 2004, some of them restored.
RiversideA mostly residential, working-class neighborhood with some industrial uses.
HillcrestA largely residential, middle-class enclave west of downtown.
Wrigley ParkA neighborhood with a long history of disinvestment where new houses are being built.
South PatersonA neighborhood with a large Turkish and Arab business community, often called Little Istanbul or Little Ramallah.

Loan programs

Loans for Paterson 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 Paterson

30-year loans for Paterson 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 Paterson

Buy and renovate in Paterson 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 Paterson

Close quickly on a Paterson 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 Paterson

Financing for new builds in Paterson, 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 Paterson

Financing for Paterson 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 Paterson

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Paterson and Passaic County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Check Paterson's rent control ordinance, which applies to buildings of two or more units; buildings with only one rented unit, subsidized housing and, for a period, multiple dwellings built after December 23, 1999 are exempt, and vacancy decontrol applies.
  • Near the Passaic River, confirm the flood zone and get a flood insurance quote before you commit; government-backed mortgages in high-risk areas require flood coverage.
  • For rentals built before 1978, plan for a state-required lead-based paint inspection at each tenant turnover or every three years, unless a valid two-year lead-safe certificate is in place.
  • Before selling or leasing a one- or two-family house, obtain a certificate of smoke alarm compliance; it is valid for six months from issue.

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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 Paterson: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Paterson?

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

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 Eastside Park, Riverside and Hillcrest, among other parts of Paterson.

How much can I borrow for a Paterson 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 Paterson?

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 Paterson or have a New Jersey 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 New Jersey, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

Sources (6)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. NJ DCA: 2026 Rent Control Survey
  2. FEMA: Flood insurance
  3. NJ DCA: Lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings
  4. NJ DCA: Smoke alarm certificate requirement
  5. Wikipedia: Paterson, New Jersey
  6. Wikipedia: Eastside Park Historic District