Renovation Loans In Connecticut

Rates Starting at 10%

West Forest Capital stands as a trusted name in renovation lending, financing real estate deals up to $5 million with exceptional speed. When the clock is ticking, we’re the lender you can rely on to close quickly.

  • Direct lender, no brokers slowing the process
  • Same-day pre-approvals available
  • Rapid funding: 3-12 days, and as fast as 1 day when necessary
  • Loans up to $5 million to suit your needs

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(Investment Properties Only)

Property Types

Lending Parameters

Loan Size$100,000 to $5,000,000
LTCUp to 80% of purchase price
Rehab Funding 100%
LTVUp to 70% of the ARV
TermStandard is 12 months. 24-36 months is available
LienFirst lien; second lien as additional collateral only
Interest Rate 10%–12.5%
Points1.5–2% of the loan amount

Counties Covered

West Forest Capital lends in the following counties:

  • Broward County
  • Collier County
  • Duval County
  • Hillsborough County
  • Martin County
  • Miami-Dade County
  • Orange County
  • Palm Beach County
  • Pinellas County
  • Volusia County

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Why Use a Renovation Loan in Connecticut

  1. If You Need Rapid Funding: When you need funding fast, every day counts. Unlike banks that require weeks of processing, West Forest Capital offers same-day loan approvals for investment properties. We deliver funds within 3 to 12 days and, in critical cases, can provide funding in as little as 24 hours. Your timeline is our priority.
  2. Because the Property Requires Renovation: Properties in need of extensive repairs are often rejected by traditional banks. Whether the property lacks a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or requires significant upgrades, West Forest Capital is here to help. We specialize in renovation loans for properties in Connecticut that other lenders won’t touch, giving you the resources to turn challenges into opportunities.
  3. If You Have Less-Than-Perfect Credit: Credit challenges shouldn’t stop you from achieving your real estate goals. At West Forest Capital, we look at the value of the property rather than focusing on your credit history, making our renovation loans more accessible to a broader range of investors.
  4. It’s Investment Real Estate: Traditional banks often force loans to be made to individuals, but investment properties deserve a different approach. Our loans are designed for LLCs, ensuring you benefit from the flexibility and advantages that come with treating your property as a business investment.
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Why Choose Us For Your Renovation Loans

West Forest Capital is committed to empowering real estate investors by providing specialized renovation loans. Our tailored solutions address the specific challenges of your renovation project, including budgeting, meeting local regulations, and structuring financing effectively. We also assist with permits, contractor coordination, and city inspections, ensuring your project remains on track. With years of experience and a hands-on approach, we simplify the complexities of property renovation. Partner with us for reliable support and expert guidance, helping you transform your investment property in Connecticut with confidence and efficiency.
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Finance Your Renovation Property

The renovation market offers immense promise, with a strong demand for updated homes and a wealth of properties waiting to be transformed. These conditions present excellent opportunities for investors, as spreads between acquisition costs and renovation budgets remain appealing.

Yet, the competition among investors is intense, with many aiming to leverage these favorable conditions. West Forest Capital is here to give you the edge, offering fast and dependable cash-equivalent funding tailored to your needs. Count on our support throughout the renovation process to make your project as seamless and successful as possible.

Customized Solutions

Asset-backed Lender Focused on Customized Solutions

West Forest Capital evaluates loans based on the “as-is” market value, renovation costs, and the “after repaired value.” Our approach ensures ease and confidence by providing a significant portion of the purchase price and covering 100% of the rehab costs. We’re also here to help if your construction deviates from the initial plan or unexpected expenses arise.

With the industry’s longest hard money renovation loan—spanning two years—you have the time you need to manage more demanding or complex projects. This extended term gives you added flexibility and peace of mind as you work toward your investment goals.

Call us now to discuss your loan requirements. We’re eager to assist and are confident we can offer the funding solution you’re searching for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Renovation lenders are financial institutions or companies that provide funding specifically for properties requiring updates or repairs. West Forest Capital operates as an asset-based lender, meaning we assess the loan primarily on the property’s value rather than your financial history. This allows us to approve and fund loans quickly—often within days—making our services ideal for properties that traditional lenders may decline due to rehabilitation needs or the absence of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Renovation loans at West Forest Capital are crafted to support your investment goals. Interest rates typically range from 9 to 12%, accompanied by closing fees. Our loans finance up to 85% of the property’s purchase price and 100% of rehab costs, released in increments as progress is made. To safeguard your investment, we limit the total loan amount to 65% of the property’s after-repair value (ARV), ensuring financial stability throughout the project.
For pre-approval, West Forest Capital requires specific information regarding the property you’re seeking to renovate. This includes details like the purchase price, renovation budget, and estimated after-repair value (ARV). Unlike traditional lenders who rely heavily on credit scores, we focus more on the value of the property and its renovation potential. We aim to make the process as simple as possible, so providing recent financial documents, as well as proof of LLC ownership, helps expedite approval. By submitting these materials, you enable us to assess the strength of your project and make a timely decision, allowing you to get started with your renovations without delays.
Renovation lenders, particularly those like us at West Forest Capital, look at several factors when deciding whether to approve a loan. First, we examine the purchase price and the after-repair value (ARV) to ensure the property in Connecticut has strong investment potential. We also want to see a clear and realistic renovation plan with a defined timeline, making sure that the project stays on schedule. A clean title is crucial too, as any legal issues or liens can complicate the loan process. By focusing on these areas, we can offer you a loan that supports your investment and ensures a higher chance of successful repayment.
West Forest Capital specializes in renovation loans that give real estate investors the financial tools they need to renovate properties quickly and effectively. Whether you’re flipping homes, rehabbing properties for rental income, or making improvements to increase property value, our loans cover both the purchase price and the renovation costs. These loans are ideal for properties that need substantial repairs, properties purchased at auction, or properties that don’t meet traditional lending criteria. They’re also a great option for refinancing existing properties or securing funding for projects under an LLC, which many traditional banks won’t finance. With quick approvals and flexible terms, our renovation loans are designed to keep your investment projects on track and moving forward without the usual delays and red tape.
When you submit your renovation budget, we take a close look at the costs involved and compare them with the property’s projected after-repair value (ARV). Our goal is to ensure the budget aligns with the improvement plan and that the investment will lead to a profitable return. We provide up to 100% financing for rehabilitation costs as long as they meet our guidelines. Should any unforeseen costs arise during the project, we’re happy to work with you to adjust the loan, offering flexibility not typically found with traditional home equity or improvement loans. Our approach ensures that you can complete your project without unexpected financial setbacks.
It’s important to consider the property’s market potential and outline a clear renovation plan before applying for a renovation loan. West Forest Capital helps you assess the feasibility and projected profits of your project, ensuring that the loan terms align with your budget and timeline to make the renovation a success.
With West Forest Capital, you can access your funds swiftly once approved. Our fast funding process means you don’t have to wait weeks to begin your renovation project. This speed is crucial to keeping your project on track and minimizing any delays in securing and renovating your investment property.
Yes, past credit issues won’t disqualify you from applying for a renovation loan with us. We do not require a specific minimum credit score. Instead, we focus on your overall financial situation, allowing us to assist investors who may have a low credit score but are investing in a property with significant after-repair value (ARV).
You need to have an LLC established before we can close on your loan. Since our renovation loans are structured as business-purpose loans, they are only available to LLCs, not individuals. While home equity loans or personal loans can be used without an LLC, they do not provide the same level of funding or flexibility for real estate investment projects.
You can definitely use our renovation loans for rental properties in addition to properties intended for resale. Whether you’re renovating for tenants or preparing for a sale, our loans offer the flexibility that traditional personal loans or home equity lines may not provide for investment properties.

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Interview with our client, Joscan, in New Jersey

Joscan “Jay” Garcia is a realtor and real estate investor.  He joined us for a discussion to dive into his business and strategies.

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West Forest Capital: We’re happy to have you on, Jay.  

Jay: Thank you.

West Forest Capital: Could you give us a sense of your background and how you got into real estate? 

Jay: Sure.  So, as far as in the background, my parents were real estate investors in Venezuela, and, I guess that’s how I developed the love for real estate.

I came here and I started about four years ago.  I first tried different other industries and then I came into real estate, and I liked it. I fell in love with how you can just easily grow if you’re dedicated and create the right partnerships.

West Forest Capital: Awesome. And do you also work as a realtor?

Jay: Yeah, I do. I have my license.  So I do both depending on the circumstances: I could either help my clients list the property and get top dollar, or I could always go for the cash offer and buy it myself. I also help people who are facing foreclosure or if they are at risk of losing their house or have any issues with a bank.

West Forest Capital: Yeah, it makes sense. So in terms of your own real estate investments, can you tell us what you focus on and what your strategy is? Is it fix and flip? Is it buy and hold?

Jay: So actually I’ve, I’ve done all of those that you just mentioned.  I started with you guys on a fix and hold.  That was my first deal.

I fixed the property up, and now it’s one of my rentals.  I also flipped a few homes in Morris County. I try to do a little bit of everything, to be flexible and be able to cover different, different aspects of the business.  

West Forest Capital: So what areas do you operate in? You mentioned Morris County as one, do you operate in others as well?

Jay: Yeah, Morris County mostly. My main areas in addition to that are, Middlesex, Essex and Union. Central Jersey is where I do most of my business.

West Forest Capital: Right. It makes sense. Can we into one of the projects you worked on, maybe go more into the specifics there.  We helped you out most recently with 933 Chancellor in Irvington, NJ.  Maybe we can talk about that one.

Jay: So I’m actually very grateful that you guys were able to help me.  Before you guys came into the picture, I was talking to another hard money guy and he hadn’t been able to close.  It was getting to be 30-45 days and it was getting close to the expiration date of the short sale, and the guy wouldn’t give me a straight answer. 

So one of the things I like about West Forest Capital is that you guys were straightforward from the get go.

You told me what to expect. What terms to expect and essentially told me everything straight up upfront and you guys delivered in a matter of six, seven days. And that was like, a huge, huge deal for me because I really needed to close on that property.  

It was very smooth working with you guys, very easy.  I never had any problem getting rehab funding or anything like that.

You guys were very, very, very flexible and you understand the business. So, I felt really comfortable working with you guys. 

West Forest Capital: Excellent, thanks very much! We’re very happy to hear that feedback of course.  

So can you talk a little bit about the actual property and your strategy?  

Jay: So when I bought it, he had been vacant for about seven years.  It was a foreclosure home essentially. 

West Forest Capital: So it was a single family home?  

Jay: Actually, a two family with a bonus with the basement.

So I had to come in and gut out the basement and most of the first and second floor.  That was something I was expecting when I got into the deal.  I put in new flooring everywhere, new kitchens.  I got rid of the old heating and cooling system and I put in a new central AC and central heat, and essentially renovated the entire property.

It took me about six or seven months.  I was hoping to do it in two months, but that definitely didn’t happen as my contractor delayed things a bit [laughs].  I also had some issues with the gas company because the property had been vacant for so long – had to get some permits and pressure tests, things like that.

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West Forest Capital: So as you think ahead, like what type of projects do you want to work on? Where do you see your investment strategy going? 

Jay: Well, I like to stick with what I know – so dealing with foreclousres and focusing on buy and hold.  My thing is mostly buy and hold.  

So for example, the deal I did with West Forest Capital’s help, I bought the property and fixed it up.  After I fixed it up, I refinanced it and took all of my money out.  I like deals like that and those are the deals I seek.

West Forest Capital: That is very impressive.  And equally impressive is how you understand the whole process, how to pull all of your equity out, etc.

So, how many properties do you own right now?

Jay: Right now I own 4 properties.  

One of them was actually originally a wholesale deal that I bought to fix and flip but I decided to wholesale it.  After I bought it, I said wait and second, I’ve never done a wholesale before, let me try that out.  And I kind of did the math, and I realized I would make almost the same as if I fixed it up [and flipped it], so I hold 4 properties but one of them I am about to dispose of. 

West Forest Capital: Got it. 

Turning our attention to the brokerage side of your business, could you talk about what kind of deals you help your clients with? Are they mostly investors or looking for their primary residence?

Jay: I have a mix.  I have investors, and I also help a lot of people facing foreclosure. 

One of my best or most successful stories was a couple.  I sold their home as a short sale two years ago. And a couple of months ago, it was the two year anniversary of the short sale, and we were able to close on a $830,000 house Cranford, NJ.

When I met them, their finances were horrible! I mean, they were losing their house and everything; two years later they were able to buy their dream home in Cranford! 

So, you know, things like that, it’s normally what I do. I help a lot of people with foreclosures.

I also help people with listing their homes [for sale] – mostly I deal with listings, I have a lot of listings coming up, and a few retail home buyers that I also work with.

West Forest Capital: That’s very impressive.  Particularly as it comes to that couple, because it sounds like you weren’t just able to help them on the real estate side, which obviously you did, but almost from an overall finances perspective, right?

Jay: Yeah. So they tried to work things out with different attorneys and other realtors before I worked with them.  Nothing seemed to work out.

After I started workin with them, we got the bank to pay $20,000 in IRS liens and back taxes that they had, and the bank still paid them $10,000 just to do the short sale.  

We were really able to help them.  I connected them with a credit repair guy. They followed my advice – that’s what’s special about them – they followed my advice and then two years later we were able to close on their dream home! 

West Forest Capital: That is terrific! 

Jay: One other thing I wanted to mention was how great it has been to refer business to you guys.

I deal with quite a few investors and was helping one of them recently.  

I had a deal that was about to expire.  I contacted you guys over the weekend. 

You guys were able to put the deal together and fund that deal on Monday.  That was mind blowing! You closed a deal in 3 days and on top of that you paid me a referral fee, so I am grateful for that.

One thing I like about you guys is that you deliver.  It’s not like some other lenders, when they say “oh I can get you a lower rate, or lower down payment” but then when it comes time to close, they blame their underwriter for not being able to deliver. You guys are straightforward to the point and you guys deliver, which is awesome.

West Forest Capital: Thank you! We love that positive feedback!  

How can people get in touch with you?

Jay: Sure, so my email is jocsan.garcia@exprealty.com or call me 732-668-0770.  Or google my name! Jocsan Garcia.

West Forest Capital: Thanks for taking some time to chat with us today. We look forward to partnering with you in the future. 

Jay: Thank you.  It’s been my pleasure.

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