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Investment property loans · Monroe County, NY

Hard money, fix and flip and DSCR loans in Rochester, NY

Rochester investors work largely with older houses: Victorian homes in Corn Hill, Maplewood mansions now divided into multi-family units, Tudor and Colonial houses in Browncroft, and 19th Ward homes with gumwood trim and leaded glass, some converted for student renters. Many are renovated and held as rentals, but the city ties rental Certificates of Occupancy to lead-paint inspections and has opted in to Good Cause Eviction, so compliance is part of the plan.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Rochester

The city's older neighborhoods hold Victorian homes restored since the late 1960s in Corn Hill, former mansions and worker housing in Maplewood, and Tudor and Colonial houses in Browncroft. Most rental buildings, from single-family houses up, go through the city's renewable Certificate of Occupancy inspections.
19th WardHistoric homes with gumwood trim, leaded glass and open porches, several historic districts and some student-housing conversions.
Corn HillVictorian homes restored starting in the late 1960s, in a neighborhood known for its arts festival.
MaplewoodFormer mansions now used as multi-family housing alongside former worker housing, with a historic district.
BrowncroftTudor and Colonial houses built on former nursery grounds.
Park AvenueA dense, walkable district known for its restaurants, bars and clubs.

Loan programs

Loans for Rochester 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 Rochester

30-year loans for Rochester 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 Rochester

Buy and renovate in Rochester 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 Rochester

Close quickly on a Rochester 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 Rochester

Financing for new builds in Rochester, 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 Rochester

Financing for Rochester 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 Rochester

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Rochester and Monroe County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Budget for Certificate of Occupancy inspections: rental buildings with three or more units are inspected every three years and one- and two-unit buildings every six, each with a visual lead-paint check, plus dust-wipe testing in designated high-risk areas.
  • Rochester is one of the state's lead communities of concern, so check whether the property's ZIP code is covered: there, rentals with two or more units built before 1980 need a state Lead Safety Certificate every three years, even if the owner lives in one unit.
  • Rochester opted in to New York's Good Cause Eviction Law in December 2024; check whether the property qualifies for an exemption before projecting rent increases.
  • Get the Property Condition Disclosure Statement from the seller; New York ended the $500 credit alternative on March 20, 2024 and added flood risk and flood insurance questions.

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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 Rochester: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Rochester?

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

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 19th Ward, Corn Hill and Maplewood, among other parts of Rochester.

How much can I borrow for a Rochester 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 Rochester?

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