Fulford Lending is a privately owned and operated direct lender, founded in 2006, that provides customized lending solutions for real estate investors in the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. We underwrite, fund, and service all of our loans in-house, without relying on external brokers or investors. Our family-owned status allows us to provide personalized attention and transparent lending practices to every borrower.

We use the equity position in your property to determine the extent of your borrowing capacity, and we evaluate each loan application individually. Unlike other lenders, we don’t use a standardized underwriting process. Instead, we tailor each deal to our clients’ specific needs. Our flexible strategy allows us to offer a range of lending solutions that are designed to meet your unique investment goals.

We prioritize speed, efficiency, and reliability in all of our lending decisions. When you contact us, you will speak directly to a decision maker who can provide you with an honest answer quickly regarding your prospective loan. We work tirelessly to ensure that our approval and closing processes are as fast and seamless as possible, and that each deal delivers mutual benefits to all parties involved.

At Fulford Lending, we pride ourselves on our flexible strategy, fast approval and closing processes, and personalized approach to lending. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate investment goals.

Property Geographic Area Details
Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington DC
Loan Amounts
$50,000 to $3,000,000
Interest Rates
9% to 15%
Loan Terms
0 months to 60 months
Origination Fees
2% to 4%
Lien Position
1st, 2nd
Collateral Types
  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property
Loan Purpose
  • Investment Acquisition
  • Investment Refinance
  • Improve Subject Property
  • Use Equity to Invest in Another Property
  • Invest in a Business
  • Business Working Capital
  • Value Add Project
  • Development Project
Property Occupancy
  • Vacant
  • Tenant Occupied 100%
  • Owner Occupied Commercial

Maximum Leverage

Refinance Short-Term (no Cash Out)
Max LTV 1st Lien Residential: 70%
Refinance & Cash Out Short-Term
Max LTV 1st Lien Residential: 70%
Max LTV 1st Lien Multifamily: 70%
Max LTV 1st Lien Commercial: 70%
Residential Fix & Flip
Max LTC: 75%
Residential Rehab & Hold
Max LTC: 70%

Property Types

  • 2-4 Units Residential
  • Adult Day Care
  • Assisted Living Facility
  • Auto Dealership
  • Auto Repair
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Car Wash
  • Casino
  • Child Day Care
  • Church
  • Cinema
  • Club
  • Commercial Condominium
  • Commercial Land
  • Community Center
  • Condominium
  • Equestrian
  • Event Center
  • Gas Station
  • Golf Course
  • Gym
  • Healthcare
  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • Industrial
  • Marina
  • Mixed-Use
  • Mobile Home Park
  • Motel
  • Multifamily
  • Night Club
  • Office
  • Parking Lot
  • Place of Worship
  • Portfolio of Commercial Properties
  • Portfolio of Residential Properties
  • RV Park
  • Ranch
  • Recreational
  • Rehabilitation Facility
  • Religious Facility
  • Residential Land
  • Retail
  • Senior Housing
  • Single Family Residence
  • Sports Facility
  • Storage Facility
  • Student Housing
  • Vehicle Parking
  • Winery

Loan Types

  • Private Money
  • Hard Money
  • Residential Bridge
  • Residential Fix and Flip
  • Residential Rehab and Rent
  • Residential Ground-Up Construction
  • Commercial Bridge
  • Commercial Property Value Add
  • Commercial Ground-Up Construction
  • Commercial Long-Term

Specialty Loan Types

  • 2nd Mortgage Equity Cash Out
  • Bankruptcy Resolution
  • Foreclosure Bailout
  • Land Development
  • Line of Credit Portfolio of Properties
  • Line of Credit Single Property
  • Primary Residence Business Purpose Cash Out
  • Residential Long-Term Rental
  • Reverse 1031 Exchange
  • Subdivisions

Junior Lien Loan Amounts

$50,000 to $500,000

Junior Lien Interest Rates

10% to 15%

Junior Lien Loan-to-Value

60%

Junior Lien Loan-to-Cost

70%

Junior Lien Origination Fees

2% to 5%

We Fund Junior Position Loans

Often

Junior Lien Types

  • Refinance
  • Equity Cash Out

Description

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.fulfordlending.com/borrowers/

Land Types Considered

  • Residential Land
  • Multifamily Land
  • Industrial Land
  • Office Land
  • Retail Land
  • Agricultural Land

Will Consider Land That is NOT Entitled

no

Max LTV for Land

50%

Max LTC for Land Acquisition

60%

Junior Lien Types

  • Refinance
  • Equity Cash Out

Max Loan-to-Purchase Price

70%

Borrower Must Have Property Under Contract

no

Will Provide Proof of Funds Letter

yes

Will Consider Lending on Purchase from Auction

yes

Allowed Source of Borrower’s Equity

  • Own Cash
  • Partner
  • Equity in Another Investment Property
  • Equity in Primary Residence
  • Seller Financing
  • Family

Experience Required

no

Minimum Number of Value-Add Projects Completed by Borrower

0

Will Provide Funds for Renovation Costs

yes

Max LTC for Renovation Costs

70%

Interest Charged for Renovation Costs

Only on Funds Drawn

Typical Number of Days for Funds Draw

5

Development Experience Required

no

Minimum Number of Ground-Up Construction Projects Completed by Borrower

0

Max LTC for Ground-Up Construction Costs

75%

Interest Charged for Construction Costs

Only on Funds Drawn

Will Lend on Partially Completed Construction Projects

yes

Underwriting Fee

At Fulford Lending, we strive to offer a transparent and competitive lending process for our clients. As part of our lending process, we charge an underwriting fee of $750 - $2000, which is designed to cover our costs for evaluating the borrower's financial documents, site visit, underwriting the loan application, and other factors that determine their eligibility for the loan. We do not charge any upfront fees.

Documents Fee

A Document Fee will be charged and paid out of the loan proceeds at closing. The amount varies depending on the loan amount, number of properties involved, turn around time and the closing jurisdiction. We will give you a written estimate as part of the approval process.

Details and Requirements

Typical Closing Time (Days)

14

Fastest Closing Time (Days)

3

Payment Structure
  • Interest Only
Pre Payment Penalty

no

Will lend to a foreign national

yes

Will Allow Junior Position Mortgage(s) Behind Our Senior Mortgage

yes

Will Consider Collateralizing Multiple Properties in One Loan

yes

Will Consider Equity Joint Venture

no

Borrower Entity Types Considered
  • Individual(s)
  • LLC
  • Limited Partnership
  • Trust
  • Corporation
  • Non-Profit Corporation
  • Self-Directed IRA
Documentation Required
  • Loan Application
Personal Guaranty (Recourse) Required
Sometimes
Credit Check Required

no

Appraisal Required for Residential Property

Sometimes

Appraisal Required for Commercial Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Residential Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Commercial Property

Sometimes

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Fulford Lending is a direct hard money lender that specializes in providing fast, flexible, and common-sense lending solutions to real estate investors, developers, and flippers. With over 50 years of experience in all aspects of real estate in the Greater Washington DC metropolitan area, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lending opportunity. Our direct lending approach allows us to make quick decisions and offer customized lending solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to personalized attention, transparent lending practices, and the success of our borrowers. Contact us today or visit fulfordlending.com to learn more about how we can help you achieve your real estate investment goals.

Year Established

2006

Office Locations

Falls Church, Virginia 22042

Primary Capital Source
  • Own Funds
Alternative Capital Sources
  • Bank Credit Line
  • Bank Pledge of Individual Mortgages
Loan Structure for Majority of Loans
  • Own Balance Sheet
Percentage of Loans Secured by Commercial Property

40%

Percentage of Loans Secured by Residential Property

60%

Total Number of Loans Funded to Date

73

Total Loan Volume Funded to Date

$23,000,000

Our Team

Nathaniel Fulford

Private Hard Money Lender

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Our Minimum Loan Amount Is

$50,000

What We Do

  • Short-term loans for real estate investors
  • Commercial bridge loans
  • Residential bridge loans
  • Construction loans
  • Fix-and-flip loans
  • Short-term loans for real estate investors

Not Available

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  • Loans for owner-occupied residential properties
  • Loans for speculative projects without a clear exit strategy
  • Loans for projects that do not have a clear and viable business purpose

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