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Florida Fix & Flip & Ground-Up Construction Loans

Private real estate financing for Florida investors, builders and developers. Submit your deal once and let DPCG review the property, project budget, requested loan amount, experience, liquidity, timeline and exit strategy to identify potential financing options through applicable lenders, investors and capital providers.

  • Fix & Flip and Ground-Up Construction scenarios
  • Purchase, rehab, land-owned, construction and refinance situations considered
  • Project-specific review instead of a generic online rate quote
  • Business-purpose and investment-property financing
  • Clear next steps for eligible transactions
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Florida / Miami

Local Market Presence

Secure Process

Your data is protected

Private Capital

Potential Placement Options

Human Review

Deal Specific Evaluation

Business Purpose

Investment Property Focus

No Upfront

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Direct Access to Private-Capital Options

Transparent Fee Disclosure

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Initial Deal Review Available in as Little as 1 Hour

Two Clear Financing Paths for Florida Investors

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Florida Fix & Flip Financing

For investors acquiring, renovating or refinancing Florida investment properties for resale or repositioning.

Purchase + Rehab: Core Use Case
Owned Property: Refi + Renovation
Time Sensitive: Acquisition Review

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Florida Ground-Up Construction Financing

For investors, builders and developers financing Florida projects from land acquisition through completed construction.

Lot Owned: Land Equity Review
Acquire + Build: One Project Plan
Completion: Stalled Project

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FLORIDA INVESTOR FINANCING

Florida Fix & Flip & Ground-Up Construction
Loan Terms at a Glance

Compare loan amounts, leverage, rates, construction funding, credit guidelines and closing timelines for Florida investment properties.

Property Types: Single-Family, Multi-Family, Townhomes, Condos & Planned Unit Developments (PUD)

Loan Amount

$100K – $10M
Minimum: $100,000
Maximum: $10,000,000

Purchase Price Leverage

80% LTV

Up to 80% of Purchase Price

Project (LTC) Leverage

Up to 100% LTC

Project leverage subject to transaction structure

100% CONSTRUCTION

Rehab & Construction Costs

100%

Up to 100% of Construction Cost

ARV / As-Completed Leverage

Up to 75%

Maximum ARV / as-completed leverage

Interest Rate Range

8.99% – 10.99%

Terms and rates vary by transaction and capital source

Pre-Payment Penalty

None

No pre-payment penalty

Origination / Lender Fee

1.00% – 2.50%

Origination / lender fee

Terms

6, 9, 12, 24, 36 Months

Flexible term options

Minimum Credit

640

No Hard Credit Pull – No Impact to Your Credit Score

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience

No Experience Required

First-time investor friendly

Closing Timeline

As Fast as 48 Hours

Of a completed package

Required Liquidity

Only 20%

Of Purchase Price and Closing Cost

NO APPRAISAL

Appraisal / Valuation

No Appraisal Required

Construction Draws

Only pay interest

On construction funds drawn

Loan Qualification

Asset-Based

No Income Verification Required. Qualify Based on the Property, Not Your Income.

Business-purpose and investment-property financing only. Terms, rates, leverage, fees, timing and availability vary by transaction, underwriting and capital source. No commitment to lend.

Have a Florida deal ready for review?

Start with the property, project type, requested loan amount and closing deadline.

Why Florida Investors Work With DPCG

Real estate investors can lose valuable time submitting the same project to multiple financing companies only to discover that the loan amount, leverage, property type, borrower experience or construction scope falls outside a program. DPCG reviews the complete scenario first – including the property, acquisition or refinance structure, project budget, requested loan amount, borrower experience, liquidity, timeline and exit strategy. For eligible transactions, DPCG can evaluate potential private-capital structures and help organize the file for review. The goal is not simply to display a rate. The goal is to identify a financing structure with a realistic path through underwriting and closing.

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Complete Deal Review

We provide Property, basis, budget, request, experience, liquidity and exit.

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Potential Capital Structures

Evaluate available paths that may fit the transaction.

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Organized Loan Package

Identify missing items and prepare the file for review

Clear Next Steps

Identify missing items and prepare the file for review

Who This Financing Is For

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Real Estate Investors

Acquiring, renovating, refinancing or repositioning investment properties for sale or long-term hold.

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Developers

Managing larger or multi-phase projects where budget, permits, schedule, team and as-complete value matter.

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Builders

Moving from land ownership or acquisition through vertical construction, draws and project completion.

Our Core Financing Services

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Florida Fix & Flip Financing

For investors acquiring, renovating or refinancing Florida investment properties for resale or repositioning.

Purchase + renovation
Acquisition financing
Property already owned + rehab
Existing investment-property refinance + renovation
Fix, renovate and resell

Florida Ground-Up Construction Financing

For investors, builders and developers financing Florida projects from land acquisition through completed construction.

Lot already owned
Land acquisition + construction
Existing land loan refinance
Construction completion / stalled project
Build-to-sell or eligible build-to-rent

Tell Us About Your Florida Fix & Flip or Construction Project

Already Have Terms?

Already have a term sheet or preliminary quote? Include it with your scenario. DPCG can review whether another available structure may improve an important part of the transaction such as pricing, leverage, cash-to-close, term or execution. No representation is made that DPCG will be able to improve existing financing.

Closing Deadline or Lender Fell Out?

Have a property under contract, a closing deadline, or a financing source that changed terms? Call DPCG and provide the property, requested loan amount, project budget and required closing date so the team can determine whether the scenario may fit an available structure.

First-Time Investor

First project? Some financing sources may consider borrowers with limited prior Fix & Flip or construction experience depending on the project, leverage and overall borrower profile. 

Experienced Investor / Builder

Already know your numbers? Send the property, basis, requested loan amount, project budget, ARV or as-complete value, experience, liquidity, closing date, and exit strategy for a complete scenario review.

What We Review

The initial review should quickly show the economics of the transaction, the borrower profile and the planned path to repayment.

Property & Basis

Purchase price, current basis, existing debt, as-is value and property status.

Project Budget

Rehab or construction budget, contingency, work completed and remaining scope.

Borrower Profile

Experience, available liquidity, contribution, contractor or development team.

Exit & Timeline

ARV/as-complete value, sale or refinance exit, permit status and closing deadline.

How the Process Works

We make it easy to  get the right financing for your Florida real estate project. Here’s how the process works from start to finish.

Step 1

Submit Deal Facts

Project type, location, requested amount and closing deadline.

Step 2

Add Project Details

Basis, budget, value, experience, liquidity and exit.

Step 3

Human Scenario Review

DPCG reviews the complete transaction & potential financing paths.

Step 4

Clear Next Steps

Eligible files move into documentation, underwriting and closing workflow.

Private Real Estate Financing Across Florida

DPCG reviews eligible business-purpose investment-property scenarios throughout Florida, including projects in and around Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and other Florida communities. Ground-up borrowers should be prepared to address Florida contractor licensing, the Florida Building Code, local zoning and permitting, plans, budget, schedule and contractor information. Requirements vary by municipality, project and financing source.

Florida Real Estate Financing Case Study

Location Palm Harbor, Florida
Property Type Single-Family Detached
Purpose Fix & Flip (Purchase + Rehab)
Project Budget $90,000 rehab budget.
Loan Amount $350,000
ARV / As-Complete $600,000 ARV
Closing timeline  Not publicly disclosed
Exit strategy Fix & Flip / resale strategy
LTC  100%  
LTARV 58%

What Documents Should You Prepare?

Initial loan scenario

  • Borrower or entity name.
  • Property address and property type.
  • Loan purpose.
  • Purchase price or current basis.
  • Requested loan amount.
  • Existing debt, if applicable.
  • Rehab budget.
  • Estimated completed value, if known.
  • Expected closing date.
  • Planned exit strategy.

Acquisition and Property Documents

  • Executed purchase contract and amendments.
  • Assignment documentation when applicable.
  • Deposit evidence when requested.
  • Closing statement if already acquired.
  • Detailed scope of work and line-item rehab budget.
  • Contractor information.
  • Construction schedule.
  • Plans and permit information when applicable.
  • Current property photographs.
  • Existing valuation reports when available.

Borrower and Entity Documents

  • Entity organizational documents.
  • Ownership information.
  • EIN documentation.
  • Borrower experience schedule when required.
  • Liquidity evidence.
  •  Credit authorization or credit information when applicable.
  • Identification through the approved secure-document process.

Exit Documentation

  • For sale: resale strategy and market support when available.
  • For refinance: anticipated stabilized income, operating information, lease data when relevant, and proposed takeout strategy.

What can delay a Florida renovation or construction loan?

  • Incomplete purchase or ownership documentation.
  • Unresolved title issues or existing liens.
  • Inaccurate payoff information.
  • Incomplete or inconsistent construction budget.
  • Plans that do not reconcile with scope or budget.
  • Missing permits or unresolved entitlement issues.
  • Contractor licensing questions.
  • Insufficient evidence of liquidity or required equity.
  • Unsupported valuation assumptions.
  • Unrealistic construction timeline.
  • Insufficient contingency or reserves.
  • Insurance issues.
  • Major changes in scope, use, ownership, or borrowing entity.
  • Environmental or property-condition concerns when applicable.
  • Weak or undocumented exit strategy.
  • Last-minute transaction changes.

How can I prepare a stronger loan submission?

  • Identify the exact property and financing purpose.
  • State whether the transaction is a purchase, refinance, or a property already owned.
  • Separate acquisition cost from renovation or construction cost.
  • Provide a detailed line-item budget.
  • Explain how much cash or equity is already invested.
  • Document available liquidity and reserves.
  • Provide existing debt and payoff information.
  • Provide contractor and construction-team information.
  • Confirm the status of plans and permits.
  • Explain the project’s expected completed condition and value support.
  • Provide a realistic construction timeline.
  • Clearly explain the exit strategy.
  • Disclose material issues early instead of allowing them to emerge late in underwriting.

Common Borrower Questions & What to Expect

QUESTION
DPCG ANSWER
1
Can first-time investors qualify?
Yes, first-time investors may be considered. Experience requirements can vary by transaction and financing source, so we review the complete deal, including the property, project budget, borrower contribution, liquidity, project team and exit strategy.
2
Do I need an appraisal?
No. A traditional third-party appraisal is not required for our Florida Fix & Flip and Ground-Up Construction loan programs. We evaluate the property, project details, budget, and estimated value through our underwriting and valuation process. Eliminating the traditional appraisal requirement can help reduce delays and support a faster closing program.
3
Can I finance a lot I already own?
Potentially. If you already own the land, we can review the original land basis, current value, existing liens or payoff, construction budget, plans, permit status and requested financing to determine what structures may be available.
4
Can an existing land loan be refinanced into construction financing?
Potentially. We would review the existing payoff, title position, land basis and value, construction budget, plans, project status, requested loan amount and overall transaction before determining whether a refinance into construction financing may be available.
5
How are construction funds disbursed?
Construction funds are generally released through a draw process as the project progresses. The exact draw procedure, documentation, inspections, timing and disbursement requirements depend on the financing source and the approved construction budget.
6
How fast can my loan close?
Closing time depends on the transaction and how quickly the required information is completed, including title, valuation, insurance and underwriting conditions. If you have a deadline, provide the required closing date when submitting your deal so timing can be evaluated immediately.
7
Does submitting a scenario guarantee financing?
No. Submitting a loan scenario or having a preliminary discussion is not an approval, commitment or guarantee of financing. Final terms and funding remain subject to review, underwriting, documentation and applicable financing-source requirements.
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What information should I have ready?
Start with the property, purchase price or current basis, requested loan amount, rehab or construction budget, estimated ARV or as-complete value, existing payoff if applicable, available liquidity, experience, timeline and exit strategy. Detailed or sensitive documents can follow through the appropriate secure process when requested.

Have a Florida Deal Ready for Review?

Start with the deal facts. DPCG can review the scenario and determine the next information needed for an eligible transaction.

Florida Fix & Flip and Ground-Up Construction Loan FAQs

A fix-and-flip loan is business-purpose real estate financing used for an investment-property acquisition, renovation, or both, where the borrower generally intends to sell or refinance the property after completing the business plan.

A ground-up construction loan is financing associated with building a new investment property or completing a substantial redevelopment project. Review typically includes land basis, plans, permits, budget, contractor, timeline, liquidity, valuation, and exit strategy.

Not necessarily. Construction transactions can involve a lot already owned, a simultaneous or interim land acquisition, or refinancing existing site debt into a construction structure.

Potentially. The financing source would generally review current ownership, existing debt, payoff, land value, total construction cost, borrower equity, project readiness, and completed-value assumptions.

Florida regulates construction contracting under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. The applicable contractor classification, certification or registration requirement, and any exemption should be verified for the specific scope of work and project.

Hard costs generally relate directly to physical construction. Soft costs can include architectural, engineering, permitting, professional, financing, or other non-physical project expenses.

ARV means after-repair value. It is an estimate of the property’s value after the planned renovation is completed and is not a guaranteed resale value.

LTC means loan-to-cost. It compares the loan amount with the project’s qualifying total cost.

Start with the property address, purchase price or current basis, requested loan amount, rehab or construction budget, existing debt, expected completed value if known, borrower liquidity, project experience, project timeline, and exit strategy.

Call Direct Private Capital Group, Inc. at (800) 664-7505 or submit a loan scenario through the company’s General Inquiry page.

Tell Us About Your Florida Project

Start with the transaction facts. This initial form is designed for preliminary review and should not be used to upload Social Security numbers, full bank account numbers, government ID, complete bank statements, full tax returns or other highly sensitive documents. Your information is handled through our secure process. Review our Security Statement and Privacy Policy for more information.

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Compliance Disclaimer

Direct Private Capital Group, Inc. is a commercial mortgage broker and private real estate financing resource. Information on this page is provided for general informational purposes regarding business-purpose and investment-property financing and does not constitute a commitment to lend, approval, a rate lock, or a guarantee of any loan amount, leverage level, pricing, terms, funding, or closing.

Any financing opportunity is subject to underwriting; borrower and guarantor qualification; collateral and valuation review; property type and loan-purpose eligibility; title; insurance; documentation; construction and renovation review; applicable third-party reports; state eligibility; lender, investor, or capital-provider guidelines; market conditions; and applicable federal, state, and local law.

Program terms and eligibility can change. Not every financing source offers every structure or property type. Business-purpose and investment-property financing only where applicable.

Direct Private Capital Group, Inc. – Florida Office: 1000 Brickell Ave., Suite 715, Miami, FL 33131.