Florida Hard Money Loans

Hard Money Lender Florida — Same-Day Commitment, Close in 7 Days

Direct private hard money lender serving real estate investors across Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and all of Florida. Fix & Flip from 9.5% · DSCR rentals from 6.5% · Up to 90% LTV · No income verification. Same-day term sheet — close in as few as 7 days.

Same-Day CommitmentClose in 7 DaysNo Income VerificationUp to 90% LTVDirect LenderSTR & Airbnb Loans
$420K
FL Median Price
Statewide 2025 — up 6.8% year-over-year
1.2M
New Residents (2024)
Florida #2 population-growth state
$65K
Avg FL Flip Profit
Average gross profit per FL flip 2025
94.7%
Rental Occupancy
Florida statewide rental occupancy 2025
Florida Market Overview

Florida Real Estate Investors' Preferred Private Lender

Florida attracted 1.2 million new residents in 2024 — creating relentless demand across every property type and market. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando rank among the top 10 US fix-and-flip markets. Florida's year-round short-term rental market makes DSCR loans on Airbnb and vacation rental properties highly effective. Sab Tera Lending serves investors statewide with same-day commitment and 7-day closings — no income verification at any stage.

Counties & Regions We Serve

  • Miami-Dade County
  • Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
  • Palm Beach County
  • Orange County (Orlando)
  • Hillsborough County (Tampa)
  • Pinellas County (St. Petersburg)
  • Duval County (Jacksonville)
  • Sarasota & Lee Counties
  • Volusia & Brevard Counties
  • Osceola County (Kissimmee / Walt Disney)

Major Markets

MiamiFort LauderdaleOrlandoTampaJacksonvilleWest Palm BeachSarasotaBoca RatonNaplesKissimmee

Hard Money Loans in Miami, FL

Miami is Florida's highest-value real estate market and one of the most active fix-and-flip cities in the entire US. International buyer demand, a booming luxury rental market, and consistent population inflow from Latin America and the Northeast drive strong ARVs across neighborhoods like Little Havana, Overtown, Liberty City, Allapattah, and Wynwood. Renovated single-family homes in Miami-Dade County regularly achieve ARVs of $700K–$1.5M+, making it a high-leverage market for experienced flippers. The short-term rental market in Miami Beach, Brickell, and Downtown Miami also makes DSCR loans extremely effective for build-to-rent and vacation rental investors.

Sab Tera Lending closes Miami hard money loans in 7–14 days — all paperwork handled remotely. Fix & Flip up to 90% LTV, DSCR rental loans from 6.5% on 30-year terms. No W-2s, no tax returns, no income verification at any stage.

Fix & Flip Rate
From 9.5%
Max LTV
90%
Close Time
7–14 Days

Hard Money Loans in Orlando, FL

Orlando is one of the fastest-growing metros in the US and the nation's #1 short-term rental market, driven by Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and year-round tourism. Orange County and neighboring Osceola County (Kissimmee) generate some of the highest short-term rental yields in the country, making DSCR loans on Airbnb and VRBO properties especially powerful here. For fix-and-flip investors, neighborhoods like College Park, Parramore, Pine Hills, and Winter Garden offer strong value-add inventory with solid ARVs supported by a massive transplant buyer pool from high-cost cities. Williamsburg and Clermont in Lake County are emerging suburban flip markets worth watching.

Our DSCR loans in Orlando can qualify using projected STR income — no actual rental history required. Hard money fix and flip loans close in 7 days. For BRRRR investors, we fund both phases: the acquisition/renovation with hard money and the refinance with a DSCR loan, with no income verification at either stage.

STR DSCR
Available
DSCR Rate
From 6.5%
BRRRR Ready
Yes

Hard Money Loans in Tampa, FL

The Tampa Bay metro — encompassing Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, and Wesley Chapel — is one of Florida's most balanced investment markets, combining strong fix-and-flip margins with excellent buy-and-hold rental fundamentals. Hillsborough County has seen above-average population growth driven by tech and finance company relocations, while Pinellas County (St. Pete and Clearwater) offers a thriving short-term rental market on the Gulf Coast. Neighborhoods like West Tampa, Seminole Heights, Ybor City, and New Tampa offer genuine value-add opportunities for fix-and-flip investors targeting the relocation buyer pool. Average Tampa flip profit runs approximately $55K–$70K gross.

We close Tampa hard money loans in 7–14 days. Fix & Flip up to 90% LTV, multifamily bridge loans for 5+ unit buildings, and DSCR rental loans for Gulf Coast STR properties. Vacant and distressed properties are welcome — we fund what the banks won't touch.

Avg Flip Profit
~$60K
Vacant OK
Yes
Close Time
7–14 Days

Hard Money Loans in Jacksonville & Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by area and one of its most affordable investment markets, with median home prices around $290K — offering substantial spread for fix-and-flip and BRRRR investors. Duval County neighborhoods including Springfield, Riverside, Brentwood, and Murray Hill have been undergoing consistent revitalization, with renovated homes attracting both local buyers and an increasing number of remote-worker transplants from higher-cost cities. Jacksonville's strong military presence (Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Blount Island Command) supports steady rental demand from service members and civilian contractors.

Fort Lauderdale and Broward County offer a completely different profile — high-density coastal market with strong investor activity in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach. Short-term rental demand is year-round. We close hard money loans in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale in 7–14 days with no income verification required.

JAX Median
~$290K
First-Timer OK
Yes
Income Docs
None Required
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What Investors Say

Why Florida Investors Choose Sab Tera First

★★★★★

"Three flips in Miami-Dade in one year, all funded by Sab Tera. Same-day term sheet every time. They understand Miami's speed — if you wait a week for a term sheet the deal is gone. These guys move as fast as the market does."

RL
Roberto L.
Fix & Flip — Miami-Dade, FL
★★★★★

"I own 4 Airbnb properties near Disney. Sab Tera funded my DSCR loans using projected STR income — no W-2s, no tax returns. As a full-time investor without conventional income, this is the only lender model that works for me. Three closings in under 21 days."

PW
Patricia W.
Short-Term Rental — Orlando, FL
★★★★★

"12-unit apartment building in Tampa, partially vacant. Sab Tera funded a multifamily bridge loan in 16 days. Now 95% occupied and I'm refinancing into permanent debt. They funded what no bank would — and did it at the speed Florida deals require."

MJ
Michael J.
Multifamily Investor — Tampa, FL
Common Questions

Hard Money Loan FAQs — Florida

Florida attracted 1.2 million new residents in 2024 — #2 in US population growth. With no state income tax, booming tourism, year-round rental demand, and a median home price of $420K, Florida offers exceptional conditions for fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold investors. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando consistently rank in the top 10 US markets for flip volume and short-term rental income.
Fix and Flip rates in Miami start at 9.5% per annum, interest only, with 1–2 point origination. DSCR rental loan rates start at 6.5% on 30-year terms. No prepayment penalties. No upfront fees. Same-day term sheets so Miami investors know their exact costs before committing.
Yes. All programs in Orlando, Tampa, and across Florida are 100% asset-based. No W-2s, no tax returns, no pay stubs, no income verification at any stage. Fix & Flip loans qualify on the property's ARV. DSCR loans qualify on rental income. We close in 7–14 days.
Yes. Our Florida DSCR loans are available for short-term rental properties — including Airbnb and VRBO. We can use projected or actual STR income to calculate DSCR in established vacation markets like Orlando, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Kissimmee, and the Gulf Coast. 30-year terms from 6.5%, up to 80% LTV, no income verification.
We lend statewide — Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange (Orlando), Hillsborough (Tampa), Pinellas (St. Pete), Duval (Jacksonville), Lee (Fort Myers), Sarasota, Volusia (Daytona Beach), Brevard, Osceola (Kissimmee), and all other FL counties. We fund deals in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Sarasota, Naples, and every major Florida market.
We lend up to 90% of the purchase price plus 100% of verified rehab costs on Florida fix and flip loans, capped at 75% of the after-repair value (ARV). Minimum loan $50,000. For a $300,000 purchase with a $600,000 ARV, we can fund up to $270,000 on the purchase plus 100% of renovation costs, subject to the 75% ARV cap.
We issue same-day loan commitments and close Fix & Flip loans in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale in 7–14 days from application. DSCR Rental and Commercial loans close in 14–21 days. This is 3–5 times faster than Florida banks, giving investors the speed to compete with cash buyers.
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