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Fix & Flip in Memphis

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Memphis real estate investors: fast hard money financing for fix and flip projects. Up to 90% of purchase price, 100% of rehab costs. No W-2. 620+ credit. Close in 5-10 days.

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9.99%
From Rate
90%
Max LTC
100%
Rehab
5-10 Days
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What a Memphis flip actually involves

The stock is a large pre-war and mid-century stock at one of the lowest bases of any major metro, with a wide gap to the eastern suburbs. Low-basis rehab in Binghampton, Orange Mound, Frayser and Whitehaven where renovation exceeds purchase. Roof, mechanicals and foundation are standard; the exit is frequently to another investor.

Tennessee is non-judicial with no state income tax on wages. The metro spans three states — West Memphis is Arkansas, Southaven and Olive Branch are Mississippi — each with different foreclosure law and tax. Memphis is a low-basis market where renovation frequently exceeds purchase, and one of the most active out-of-state investor markets in the country, which deepens comparable data. Shelby County property taxes run high relative to value.

Where Memphis flips go wrong

Pre-war stock in Memphis means the scope is rarely what the walkthrough suggests. Budget the mechanicals before the finishes and expect the inspector to find what the seller did not disclose.

The metro spans jurisdictions with different permitting, transfer taxes and foreclosure law. Which side of the line you buy on changes the carrying math.

Where renovation exceeds purchase, the loan sizes on total project cost and ARV. Many national lenders cap rehab near half of purchase and decline on that alone — it is the single most common Memphis deal we finance.

Scenarios we finance in Memphis

Purchase plus rehab in one loan
Sized on total project cost and ARV, whichever binds — in Cooper-Young and Midtown the ARV cap usually governs; on a large pre-war and mid-century stock at one of the lowest bases of any major metro the cost side does. Rehab sits in a holdback and releases in draws after inspection.
Rehab budget larger than purchase price
Routine in Memphis. Sized on cost and ARV. The programs that cap rehab at half of purchase are simply not the ones we use for it.
Pre-war property with unknown mechanicals
Contingency of 15 to 20 percent on the line items, a licensed GC, and a draw schedule that puts the mechanicals first.
First flip in Memphis
Several sources write first-timers at lower leverage with a licensed GC attached; several require completed projects. A first deal in Binghampton or West Memphis, AR with a documented scope and a local GC is the profile that places most easily.
Hold instead of sell
Fix-to-rent lets you decide at completion. The DSCR takeout is a second underwrite on rent and appraised value — and in Memphis the tenant base around FedEx world headquarters and the world's busiest cargo airport is what makes that exit credible.

Who fits, what disqualifies, what to bring

Who fits
Investors buying a non-owner-occupied property anywhere in the Memphis metro — Memphis, West Memphis, AR, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Southaven, MS, Olive Branch, MS and Millington — to renovate and resell or refinance, with the liquidity to carry work between draws.
What commonly disqualifies in Memphis
No line-item scope. No licensed GC on a first project. Liquidity that covers the down payment but not points, third-party costs and carry. An ARV the comparables cannot support.
What you will need
Contract, line-item budget by trade, GC bid and license, ARV comparables from the same era of construction, proof of liquidity, entity documents.
What happens next
One application. We match the file to programs whose leverage, rehab cap and experience rule fit, and return terms with the draw schedule spelled out.

Nearby markets

Also see: Nashville, TN →Atlanta, GA →DSCR Loans in Memphis →

TL;DR Quick answer for Memphis investors

Fix & Flip loans in Memphis qualify based on the deal itself — purchase price, rehab budget, after-repair value (ARV) and your flip experience — not your W-2 or tax returns. Up to 90% LTC + 100% rehab financing, 6-18 month terms, close in 5-10 days, interest-only during rehab.

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Fix & Flip Loans in Memphis, TN — Key Facts for Investors

Why is Memphis a strong market for Fix & Flip investors?

Memphis is the logistics capital of the US — FedEx World Hub (largest cargo hub globally), UPS, and Amazon operations drive massive employment. Median prices under $200K combined with 9-12% rental yields make it exceptional cash flow territory. Careful neighborhood selection is critical — some areas are investor-strong, others are not. Partner with local property management.

Median Price
$195,000
Citywide
Rental Yield
10.8%
Average gross
Appreciation
3.5%
YoY
Metro Pop
1.4M
Greater Memphis

Neighborhoods across the Memphis metro

We finance rentals and projects throughout the metro. The loan is underwritten on the property, its rent or after-repair value and your experience — not on the neighborhood name.

MEMPHIS

Midtown

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Cooper-Young

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Central Gardens

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East Memphis

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Harbor Town

We also fund investments throughout the greater Memphis metro including Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, and Lakeland.

Example deal structures for Memphis investors

Illustrative examples of structures we finance — not specific funded loans. Terms depend on the borrower, property and capital source.

Flip · Midtown
$146K + $48K Rehab
Example
90% LTC · 100% rehab · 12-month term · 680 FICO · ~8-day close
Heavy Rehab · Cooper-Young
$136K + $78K Rehab
Example
85% LTC · 100% rehab · 18-month term · 700 FICO · ~10-day close
Light Flip · Central Gardens
$156K + $23K Rehab
Example
90% LTC · 12-month term · 720 FICO · ~7-day close

What should Memphis investors know before applying?

Memphis comps and ARV validation

Accurate ARV is critical. Memphis submarkets like Midtown have strong comp data. Lenders want 3-5 recent comps within a quarter mile.

Rehab budget and scope

Memphis rehab costs: $15-40/sq ft cosmetic, $40-75/sq ft moderate, $75-150/sq ft gut. Permits matter in Memphis — include permit timelines.

Exit strategy requirements

Lenders require a clear exit — sale or refi to DSCR. Market time in Memphis averages 30-60 days. Build a 6-month exit buffer.

Experience requirements

First-time flippers can qualify. New flippers start at 80-85% LTC; experienced investors (2+ completed flips) reach 90%+.

How the numbers work: see what 90% of purchase plus 100% of rehab means in cash, or estimate your ARV in the ARV calculator.

Frequently asked questions: Memphis Fix & Flip

What's the max LTC for a Memphis fix and flip loan? ▼

Up to 90% LTC on purchase and 100% on rehab for qualified borrowers with flipping experience.

How fast can I close a fix and flip loan in Memphis? ▼

Typical Memphis fix and flip closings happen in 5-10 business days. Experienced borrowers can close in 5-7 days.

Do I need flipping experience to qualify in Memphis? ▼

First-time flippers can qualify at 80-85% LTC. Experienced borrowers (2+ flips) access 90%+ LTC and lower rates.

What credit score do I need for a Memphis fix and flip loan? ▼

The minimum credit score is 620. Stronger credit improves leverage and pricing.

How is rehab budget funded in Memphis? ▼

Rehab funds via reimbursement draws — complete work, inspector verifies, lender wires funds every 2-4 weeks.

What loan amounts are available for Memphis flips? ▼

Fix and flip loans in Memphis range from $150K to $5M. Most SFR flips fall in $200K-$800K range.

Can I flip properties in my LLC in Memphis? ▼

Yes. All Memphis fix and flip loans allow LLC borrowing with a personal guarantee.

What happens if my Memphis flip takes longer than the loan term? ▼

Most loans carry 12-18 month terms with extension options. Refinancing to DSCR is an alternative if you hold as a rental.

My Memphis rehab costs more than the house. Is that fundable? ▼

Yes. Sized on total cost and ARV. Lenders capping rehab at half of purchase are why it gets declined elsewhere.

What do Memphis inspectors usually flag on older houses? ▼

Roof, mechanicals and foundation are standard; the exit is frequently to another investor. Budget contingency for it.

How does Tennessee being a non-judicial foreclosure state affect a flip loan? ▼

It affects which capital sources are comfortable writing there and at what leverage. It does not change how you apply.

Related Memphis Loan Programs

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Memphis and the surrounding metro

We finance flips across the full Memphis metro, including West Memphis, AR, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett and Southaven, MS. The submarkets are not interchangeable:

West Memphis sits across the river in Arkansas — a different state with different foreclosure law, tax structure and landlord rules — and is underwritten as an Arkansas property despite being part of the Memphis metro. Southaven and the DeSoto County suburbs are in Mississippi. Three states, one metro. Tennessee itself is non-judicial and has no state income tax on wages.

Whichever submarket the property sits in, the loan is underwritten the same way — run it in the ARV and cash-to-close calculator with the actual local purchase, rehab and ARV figures first.

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