Short-term project capitalSTRATEGY / 03

Acquisition, renovation, carrying cost, and exit—under one plan.

Structure short-term financing around the purchase, improvement scope, draw timing, carrying period, and realistic disposition costs.

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How the strategy works

A deliberate sequence from scenario to execution.

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Underwrite the project

Model purchase, closing, renovation, financing, carrying, and selling costs.

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Match the capital

Choose a financing structure that can support the property condition and renovation timeline.

03

Control the draw

Coordinate advances, invoices, inspections, and contingency reserves where required.

04

Protect the exit

Plan for sale timing, refinance alternatives, and market delays before committing capital.

Example scenario

Illustrative—not a promise.

A renovator acquires a property needing material work with short-term financing, completes the scope over several months, and sells after accounting for interest, taxes, utilities, insurance, and transaction costs.

Potential paths shown are educational only. A Pro Mortgage Group advisor will review your complete application to determine available financing options.

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Financing options

Private mortgage

Alternative lender

Interest-only structure

Draw-based renovation facility

Bridge or short-term capital

02

Potential benefits

Capital matched to project duration

Visibility into carrying and financing costs

A defined exit before closing

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Important considerations

Resale value and timing are uncertain

Private capital commonly includes higher rates and fees

Cost overruns can materially change returns

04

Qualification factors

Experience and project plan

Sufficient equity and contingency

Marketable property

Credible sale or refinance exit

Model the scenario

Put the assumptions on the table.

Investor

Flip Calculator

Estimate project investment, carrying cost, potential profit, and return on invested capital.

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Real-time estimate
Estimated Total Investment$258,440
Estimated Carrying Cost$28,440
Estimated Profit$76,560
Estimated ROI29.62%

Calculator results are estimates for educational purposes and are not a mortgage approval or commitment to lend.

Frequently asked questions

Questions worth asking before commitment.

01Are flip loans usually open?+

Terms vary. Prepayment provisions, minimum interest, fees, and discharge costs must be reviewed before commitment.

02Can renovation funds be advanced upfront?+

Some structures use progress draws or reimbursements after completed work; the exact process depends on the lender.

Fix & Flip Financing

Financing is only useful when it serves the plan.

Build My Mortgage Strategy

Mortgage approval is subject to lender qualification, credit review, property eligibility, income verification and applicable lending guidelines.