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Investment property loans · Allegheny County, PA

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh's 90 neighborhoods spread across hills, plateaus and river flats, and investors here work with a varied older stock: narrow row houses in Lawrenceville, frame rowhouses and brick Victorians in Bloomfield, brick foursquares in Garfield and restored rows on the North Side. Renovate-and-resell projects and long-term rentals both show up across these areas, and steep streets in many neighborhoods affect access, parking and site work.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Pittsburgh

Much of the housing is older: brick and frame rowhouses near the rivers, detached Victorians and foursquares on side streets, and homes set on steep slopes in a city where more than a quarter of neighborhood names refer to hills or heights.
LawrencevilleNarrow row houses and old warehouses line the streets and alleys off Butler Street, and developers have renovated many houses here for resale.
BloomfieldSits on a plateau above the Allegheny River, with frame rowhouses giving way to detached brick Victorian homes toward the Friendship border.
GarfieldStreets climbing up from Penn Avenue are lined with modest brick foursquares, and local development groups have added new single-family homes.
ManchesterAn almost entirely residential North Side neighborhood of Late Victorian houses inside a City-designated historic district, so exterior work goes through historic review.
Central NorthsideDense blocks of restored row houses, including the Mexican War Streets, which are a City-designated historic district.
Troy HillA plateau above the Allegheny River settled by German immigrants in the 1800s, with steep slopes and cliffs at its edges that can limit access and site work.

Loan programs

Loans for Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

30-year loans for Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Buy and renovate in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Close quickly on a Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Financing for new builds in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh

Financing for Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Budget for a 5% realty transfer tax inside the city: 1% to the Commonwealth, 3% to the City of Pittsburgh and 1% to the Pittsburgh School District.
  • Plan for a possible assessment appeal after you buy: Allegheny County still values property on a 2012 base year, and the county, school district or local taxing authority can appeal a parcel's assessment, so underwrite taxes on your purchase price rather than the current assessed value.
  • Check the City's Rental Registry before you rent: the Permits, Licenses and Inspections fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 lists a yearly registration fee per property plus inspection fees per permit and per unit, but PLI says compliance stays voluntary until it gives at least 30 days' notice of enforcement.
  • Check whether the house sits in a City-designated historic district, such as Manchester, Mexican War Streets, Deutschtown, Allegheny West or East Carson Street, where exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Review Commission or its staff.

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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 Pittsburgh: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Pittsburgh?

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

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 Lawrenceville, Bloomfield and Garfield, among other parts of Pittsburgh.

How much can I borrow for a Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?

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

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