# Flipmax — Direct Hard Money & DSCR Lender > Direct lender funding fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. - Website: https://flipmax.com - Phone: (833) FLIPMAX / (833) 354-7629 - Email: deals@flipmax.com - Office: 10410 Kensington Pkwy, Suite 224, Kensington, MD 20895 - Apply: https://flipmax.com/apply/ - Social: @833flipmax (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) ## At a glance - Loan size: $150,000 – $5,000,000 - Geography: Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC (DMV metro) - Minimum FICO: 600 (680+ for best terms) - Max LTV: up to 75% of ARV - Max LTC: up to 90% - Down payment: as low as 5% for experienced investors - Rates from: 9.99% - Points from: 1.5% - Term sheet: issued within 1 hour of submission - Average close: 5 business days (fastest 3) - Draw approvals: 24–48 hours - Track record: 160+ properties financed, 60%+ repeat borrower rate - Capital: direct lender using own capital (no warehouse line dependency) ## Loan programs ### Fix & Flip (most popular) Purchase and rehab funding for single-family, townhomes, and small multifamily (2–4 units). - 6, 12, or 24-month terms - Up to 75% of ARV, 90% LTC - As low as 5% down for experienced investors - No prepayment penalty - 24–48 hour draw approvals ### Bridge Short-term financing for properties the borrower already owns — refinance, cash-out, or stabilize before transitioning to permanent financing. - 6, 12, or 24-month terms - Cash-out available - Flexible exit strategies ### 30-Year Rental (DSCR) Long-term financing for buy-and-hold investors. - 30-year fixed and ARM options - DSCR-based qualification (no tax returns required) - Up to 75% LTV ## Sponsor tiers Flipmax packages terms into three tiers based on experience and credit. | Tier | Label | Down payment | Term | Experience | Min FICO | |---------|--------------|--------------|--------------------|------------|----------| | Fuse | Entry Track | 20% | 6 or 12 Months | 0 Flips | 600 | | Ignite | Growth Track | 10% | 6, 12 or 24 Months | 1+ Flips | 640 | | Nexus | Pro Level | 0% | 6 Months | 5+ Flips | 740 | ## Eligibility - Credit Score: minimum 600 (680+ for best terms) - Loan Amount: $150,000 – $5,000,000 - LTV: up to 75% of ARV - Down Payment: as low as 5% (experience dependent) - Location: MD, VA, DC metro areas - Experience: first-time investors welcome ## How Flipmax compares | Metric | Industry typical | Flipmax | |---------------------|------------------|-------------------------------| | Time to term sheet | 3–5 days | Same day | | Average close time | 21–30 days | 3–10 days | | Draw turnaround | 7–10 days | 24–48 hours | | Communication | Voicemail loops | Direct line to your deal lead | | Post-close support | Minimal | Dedicated draw management | | Rates from | 12–15% | 9.99% | Rates and terms vary by deal profile, credit, experience, and market conditions. ## Property types financed Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and small multifamily (2–4 units). **Not financed:** raw land, ground-up construction, owner-occupied loans. ## Application process 1. Submit a deal at https://flipmax.com/apply/ (7-step form). 2. Within 2 hours, a Flipmax team member calls the applicant. 3. Within 24 hours, a preliminary term sheet is issued. 4. Days 2–3: appraisal ordered. 5. Days 5–7: underwriting complete. 6. Days 8–10: clear to close. The applicant works with the same point of contact from term sheet through closing. ### Application inputs collected - Borrower: first/last name, email, phone, date of birth, SSN, residency status, e-signature - Loan: loan type (fix-and-flip, bridge, DSCR), property subtype - Property: full address, city, state, zip, county - Deal details: purchase price, rehab budget, ARV, desired term, target closing date, monthly rent (DSCR), existing debt, occupancy - Experience: tier, properties completed, SREO (schedule of real estate owned) - Consent: terms of service, credit authorization (timestamped, IP-logged) ## FAQ ### How fast can you actually close? Average this quarter is under 10 business days. Fastest was 3 days. Qualified borrowers with clean title and a completed appraisal close fastest. ### What are your rates and fees? Rates from 9.99%. Points from 1.5%. Up to 90% LTC. Specific rate depends on credit, experience, LTV, and deal profile. ### What if my credit isn't perfect? Flipmax works with borrowers starting at 600 FICO. Property, plan, and numbers come first. Higher scores (680+) get better terms. ### How do I know Flipmax will come through? 160+ properties financed. 60%+ repeat rate. Flipmax uses its own capital — no warehouse lines that dry up, no last-minute funding committee. ### What happens after I submit my deal? Within 2 hours, a team member calls. Within 24 hours, a preliminary term sheet. Appraisal, underwriting, and closing follow — typically within 10 business days. ### What types of properties do you finance? Single-family, townhomes, condos, and small multifamily (2–4 units) in MD, VA, and DC. Fix & flip, bridge, and DSCR rental only. Not land, not ground-up, not owner-occupied. ### What makes Flipmax different from bigger lenders? Direct lender using own capital, based in the DMV. No call centers, no funding committees, no three-week approval process. Same point of contact from term sheet to closing. ## Client outcomes (anonymized) - G.G. — Fix & Flip, Silver Spring, MD: closed $285K bridge loan in 8 business days; 4th deal with Flipmax. - W.C. — 15+ years experience, 100+ properties: rehab draws funded within 24 hours, every time. - S.C. — Multifamily investor, Annapolis, MD: closed 12-unit building in 10 days. - M.T. — Rental portfolio, Northern VA: scaled from 2 to 8 units in one year via DSCR program. - V.M. — Fix & Flip, Prince George's County, MD: 24-hour draw approvals kept a $90K rehab on schedule. - D.P. — First-time investor, Fairfax, VA: closed in 5 business days. ## Referral program Refer an investor to Flipmax and earn $1,500 when their loan closes. ## Disclosures Flipmax is a direct lender. Rates and terms vary by deal profile and are subject to market conditions. Flipmax does not make owner-occupied loans. This document is not a commitment to lend.