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Investment property loans · Wake County, NC

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Raleigh, NC

Inside Raleigh's Beltline, most neighborhoods were built before World War II, from the 19th-century houses of Oakwood to the bungalows of Boylan Heights and Glenwood-Brooklyn. Investors renovate these older homes, replace worn-out houses with new construction, or hold rentals in neighborhoods farther out. Historic overlays affect exterior work in several districts, and Wake County's move to revaluations every two years changes how investors project taxes.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Raleigh

Inside the Beltline, neighborhoods are mostly pre-World War II, with 19th-century Victorian houses in Oakwood and early 1900s wood-frame bungalows, foursquares and Colonial Revival houses in the streetcar suburbs.
OakwoodRaleigh's 19th-century neighborhood of Second Empire, Queen Anne and Italianate houses with later bungalow and foursquare infill, protected by a local historic overlay.
Boylan HeightsAn early planned suburb built from 1907 to about 1935, mostly one-story Craftsman bungalows, many on small lots.
Glenwood-BrooklynA streetcar suburb developed from about 1905 to 1951 with one-and-a-half and two-story frame houses, some converted to apartments, under a streetside historic overlay since 2016.
East Raleigh-South ParkRaleigh's largest historically African American neighborhood, south and east of downtown, where most houses date from 1900 to 1940.

Loan programs

Loans for Raleigh 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 Raleigh

30-year loans for Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Buy and renovate in Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Close quickly on a Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Financing for new builds in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh

Financing for Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Raleigh and Wake County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Wake County's next revaluation takes effect January 1, 2027, and revaluations then move to every two years starting in 2029, so build rising assessed values into a long hold.
  • Check whether a house sits in a historic overlay such as Oakwood or the Glenwood-Brooklyn streetside overlay, where many exterior changes and new construction need detailed review.
  • A small part of Raleigh lies in Durham County, which revalues on a different schedule than Wake, so confirm which county assesses the parcel before estimating taxes.
  • Sellers pay North Carolina's deed excise tax, $1 for every $500 of the sale price, when the deed is recorded, so a flip's resale costs should include it.

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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 Raleigh: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Raleigh?

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

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 Oakwood, Boylan Heights and Glenwood-Brooklyn, among other parts of Raleigh.

How much can I borrow for a Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh or have a North Carolina 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 North Carolina, your loan officer will tell you what's needed before closing.

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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. Wake County: Wake County shortens revaluation cycle
  2. Wikipedia: Oakwood Historic District (Raleigh)
  3. Wikipedia: Glenwood-Brooklyn Historic District
  4. Wikipedia: Boylan Heights
  5. Wikipedia: East Raleigh-South Park Historic District
  6. Wikipedia: Raleigh, North Carolina
  7. N.C. General Statutes Article 8E: Excise tax on conveyances