Hard money lenders in Washington fund on the asset, not the borrower’s tax return — fast, short-term, business-purpose capital for acquisitions that conventional lenders can’t move on in time. Washington investors use it for auctions, estates, BRRRR starts, and bridge situations across Seattle metro, Spokane, and Tacoma.
What Washington investors use hard money for
- BRRRR starts — acquire and rehab, then exit to Washington DSCR
- Bridge between purchase and permanent financing or sale
- Distressed / non-warrantable assets a conventional lender will not touch
- Auction and trustee-sale buys — close on the courthouse timeline, not a 45-day bank clock
Why speed matters here: Washington foreclosure is non-judicial — deed-of-trust foreclosure is common, with a required mediation step in some cases. Asset-based capital lets you act on that inventory before financed buyers can.
Washington hard money terms (2026)
| Term | Washington range |
|---|---|
| Leverage | Up to ~90% of purchase + rehab, capped to ARV |
| Rate | Interest-only, ~10%–13% + points |
| Term | 6–18 months |
| Close | As fast as 7–14 days |
| Basis | Asset-based; $485,000 – $725,000 typical ARV |
Washington metros we fund
| Metro | Typical basis | Rent band | On-the-ground notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle metro | $520K–$760K | $2,400–$3,200 | permit backlog extends timelines; rental registration required |
| Spokane | $340K–$470K | $1,700–$2,250 | lower-basis eastern-WA value-add |
| Tacoma | $420K–$580K | $2,000–$2,650 | more accessible basis than Seattle proper |
Washington has no state income tax, which strengthens after-tax returns on the eventual hold or flip exit.
Diligence before you fund in Washington
Underwrite local risk honestly in Washington:
- Seismic (Cascadia) and some wildfire exposure
- Permit backlogs that extend timelines in Puget Sound
What we need to issue a Washington term sheet
- A credible exit — resale comps or projected rent
- Scope of work and rehab budget
- Purchase contract or auction confirmation
- Entity documents (LLC operating agreement, EIN) for vesting
- Proof of funds for down payment and reserves
Bring those and a Washington file can move to term sheet quickly — the asset and the exit do the talking.
Recent Washington deal
Seattle suburb flip funded with extended timeline for permit backlog. Asset and exit drove the approval — not a personal income file.
Define the exit before you borrow
Hard money is a bridge, not a destination. In Washington that means one of two exits:
- Resale — finish and sell via fix and flip loans Washington economics
- Refinance — stabilize and hold with a Washington DSCR loan
Washington DFI mortgage broker/lender licensing; Seattle rental registration required.
Washington hard money FAQ
How fast can a Washington hard money loan close?
With clear title and a workable scope, Washington deals can fund in roughly 7–14 days — fast enough for Seattle metro auction and estate deadlines.
What leverage do Washington hard money lenders offer?
Commonly up to ~90% of purchase plus rehab, capped against ARV (often the $485,000 – $725,000 band in Washington). Pricing reflects speed and asset risk, not your credit score alone.
What is the exit on a Washington hard money loan?
Either resale via fix and flip, or refinance into a Washington DSCR loan on stabilized rent. Define the exit before you fund.
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Rates, terms and conditions offered only to qualified borrowers and are subject to change at any time without notice. All loans are subject to full underwriting. Jaken Finance Group only finances non-owner occupied investment properties.