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Investment property loans · Mercer County, NJ

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

Trenton, the state capital, offers investors 19th-century brick row homes in neighborhoods like Mill Hill, factory buildings converted to apartments in Chambersburg, and detached early 20th-century houses in West Ward sections such as Cadwalader Heights. Rowhouse rehabs and small rentals fit the stock, but Trenton's rent stabilization ordinance applies to rentals of any size apart from owner-occupied one- and two-family homes and a few other exemptions, so check limits before projecting rents.

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Where investors buy

Neighborhoods investors look at in Trenton

Mill Hill's two- and three-story brick row homes date to the 19th century and come in Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire and Eastlake styles. The West Ward holds the city's more suburban neighborhoods, including Cadwalader Heights, whose detached houses were built from 1907 to 1930.
Mill Hill19th-century brick row homes in a National Register historic district, many converted back to single-family homes since the 1960s.
ChambersburgA former Italian neighborhood where cigar factory buildings have been converted to apartments and lofts.
Cadwalader HeightsDetached single-family homes from 1907 to 1930 next to Cadwalader Park, with a layout credited to Frederick Law Olmsted.
North TrentonA once middle-class area that has struggled economically since the 1968 riots, with a historic Polish-American neighborhood.
East TrentonThe city's smallest neighborhood, home to the Trenton Transit Center.

Loan programs

Loans for Trenton 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 Trenton

30-year loans for Trenton 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 Trenton

Buy and renovate in Trenton 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 Trenton

Close quickly on a Trenton 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 Trenton

Financing for new builds in Trenton, 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 Trenton

Financing for Trenton 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 Trenton

Local rules and costs that change a deal's numbers or closing date in Trenton and Mercer County. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
  • Check Trenton's rent stabilization ordinance, which covers buildings of one or more units; owner-occupied one- and two-family homes and new or converted housing rented for the first time (until re-rented) are exempt, and increases at vacancy decontrol are capped.
  • For rentals built before 1978, plan for a state-required lead-based paint inspection at tenant turnover or at least every three years, unless a valid two-year lead-safe certificate is in place.
  • Register buildings with three or more units with the state Bureau of Housing Inspection and plan for its cyclical inspections.
  • Before selling or leasing a one- or two-family house, get a certificate of smoke alarm compliance from the local fire or code office.

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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 Trenton: common questions

Do you offer hard money loans in Trenton?

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

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 Mill Hill, Chambersburg and Cadwalader Heights, among other parts of Trenton.

How much can I borrow for a Trenton 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 Trenton?

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 Trenton 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 (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. NJ DCA: 2026 Rent Control Survey
  2. City of Trenton: Rent Stabilization Board
  3. NJ DCA: Lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings
  4. NJ DCA: Bureau of Housing Inspection
  5. NJ DCA: Smoke alarm certificate requirement
  6. Wikipedia: Mill Hill, Trenton
  7. Wikipedia: Cadwalader Heights, Trenton