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How much cash does a Colorado flip take to close?

This is the worked example from our Colorado pricing below, on the program with the least cash to close at 700 credit. Your real number depends on the property, your credit and your experience, and the term sheet shows it before you commit.

$62,785
cash to close a $355,000 Denver flip

$70,000 of rehab, $535,000 after repair value, a first flip at 700 credit on the New Investor Program.

Loan
$380,625
Rate
9.75%
Down payment (12.5% of purchase)
$44,375

Rates from 8.99% on a first flip in Colorado.

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See your cash to close in Colorado before you apply

Pick the loan type and plug in your deal. It runs the same math as our term sheets, on the programs that lend in Colorado. Your final numbers depend on what the lender approves.

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What We Fund in Colorado

Front Range prices are higher than in most of the states we cover, so loan size and ARV matter more here. A Denver flip needs a lender comfortable with the balance and an ARV the appraiser will actually support. Colorado Springs and Pueblo come in lower, and a lot of Springs buyers are military families buying with a VA loan, which shapes how you finish the house.

Fix and flip
10%down on a first flip
Rates
from 8.99%
With experience
0% down (2+ flips, under 70% of ARV)
Rehab
100% funded, paid in draws
Fix and flip loans in Colorado →
Rental (DSCR)
7.00%rates from, 30-year fixed
Qualify on
the rent, no W-2s or tax returns
Down
from 20% at 700+ credit
Good for
buy-and-hold, BRRRR refinances
DSCR loans in Colorado →
Bridge
12-24months, interest-only
Good for
buying fast or holding until the sale or long-term loan
Pricing
set per deal
Ground-Up Construction
95%of cost with a financed interest reserve
Rates
from 10.49% with experience
First build
OK with an experienced GC
Builds
single family to small multifamily
Construction loans in Colorado →

Colorado rates, fees and down payments as of October 2026

These are the programs we place Colorado deals with and what they are pricing at right now. The examples use the same math as our term sheets, so you can see roughly what you would bring to closing before you ever call us. Your final terms depend on the property, your credit and experience, and what the lender approves.

Fix and flip in Colorado How the programs work

Purchase plus 100% of the rehab budget, funded through draws. The program you land on depends on credit and how many flips you have completed. Rates from 8.99% in Colorado. Close in as little as 72 hours on the fastest program.

Lowest rate on a first flip

Program
Best Rate
Down payment
15%
Min credit
700+
Experience
First flip OK
Rate
8.99% to 9.49%
Max loan
70% of ARV
Close
5-14 days

Least down on a first flip

Program
First Flip, 10% Down
Down payment
10%
Min credit
660+
Experience
First flip OK
Rate
9.99%
Max loan
75% of ARV
Close
21-30 days

Least down with completed flips

Program
100% Financing, 2+ Flips
Down payment
0% (100% financing)
Min credit
620+
Experience
2+ completed flips
Rate
9.50% to 12.00%
Max loan
70% of ARV
Close
7-14 days
See all 6 programs
ProgramDown paymentMin creditExperienceRateOriginationMax loanTermClose
Best Rate15% of purchase700+First flip OK8.99% to 9.49%0.5%70% of ARV12 months5-14 days
New Investor Program12.5% of purchase700+First flip OK9.75%1%75% of ARV12 months72 hours
First Flip, 10% Down110% of purchase + rehab660+First flip OK9.99%2% to 2.25%75% of ARV12 months21-30 days
7.5% Down, 3+ Flips27.5% of purchase + rehab660+3+ completed flips9.99%1.5% to 1.75%75% of ARV12 months21-30 days
5% Down, 5+ Flips35% of purchase660+5+ completed flips9.99% to 10.99%2%75% of ARV9-24 months10-14 days
100% Financing, 2+ Flips40% (100% financing)620+2+ completed flips9.50% to 12.00%2.5%70% of ARV9 months7-14 days
Program notes (4)
  1. Rate 9.99% with 2% to 2.25% origination by credit; more origination buys the rate down as far as 8.99%. Loans under $150,000 add 0.5% to the rate and 0.5% to the origination, under $100,000 1.5% and 1%. Under 680 credit the loan caps at 87.5% of cost. Standard interest, charged only on funds drawn. The loan is capped at a share of purchase plus rehab, the full rehab held back for draws, and the ARV must be at least 1.25 times purchase plus rehab. Processing $500, legal $1,495 and underwriting $795.
  2. Rate 9.99% with 1.5% to 1.75% origination by credit; more origination buys the rate down as far as 8.99%. Loans under $150,000 add 0.5% to the rate and 0.5% to the origination, under $100,000 1.5% and 1%. Under 680 credit the loan caps at 90% of cost. Standard interest, charged only on funds drawn. The loan is capped at a share of purchase plus rehab, the full rehab held back for draws, and the ARV must be at least 1.25 times purchase plus rehab. Processing $500, legal $1,495 and underwriting $795.
  3. Rate is set per file from 9.99%; origination about 2% plus a $995 processing fee.
  4. Needs 2 completed flips in the last two years and about $75,000 in verified liquidity. Rate 9.5% to 12% with 2% to 3% origination, set per file. Purchase plus rehab must fit under 70% of ARV.

First flip in Denver, 700 credit, lowest rate

$355,000 purchase · $70,000 rehab · $535,000 ARV · Best Rate program
Loan amount
$371,750
Down payment (15% of purchase)
$53,250
Rate
9.49%
Origination (0.5%, $2,000 minimum)
$2,000
Broker fee
$3,718
Lender fees
$1,989
Title, insurance, appraisal, prepaid interest
$9,937
Estimated cash to close
$70,894
Cash the lender wants to see in the bank
$107,434
Interest per month while you rehab
$2,386

First flip in Denver, 700 credit, least cash to close

$355,000 purchase · $70,000 rehab · $535,000 ARV · New Investor Program
Loan amount
$380,625
Down payment (12.5% of purchase)
$44,375
Rate
9.75%
Origination (1%)
$3,806
Broker fee
$3,806
Lender fees
$749
Title, insurance, appraisal, prepaid interest
$10,049
Estimated cash to close
$62,785
Cash the lender wants to see in the bank
$100,240
Interest per month while you rehab
$2,524

Sized to the Colorado market: the typical Colorado home is worth about $532,748 and a starter home about $355,059 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). Single family homes sold in a median of 32 days with 3.7 months of supply (Redfin, May 2026). So the example buys at about two thirds of the typical value, budgets a mid-range rehab and resells at the typical value.

Estimates on Capital Kings terms as of October 2026. Cash to close includes down payment, origination, broker fee, the lender's own fees (processing, underwriting, legal or doc prep), title, prepaid interest, insurance and appraisal. Rehab is funded 100% through draws on every program, but draws pay you back after each phase is done, so the lender also wants to see enough in the bank to front the first phase and cover a few months of payments. That is the bank figure on each card, and it is not money you spend at closing. Title is estimated from Texas title rates; your Colorado title company quotes the real number.

DSCR rental loans in Colorado Full DSCR guide

Rates are 30-year fixed, priced off loan-to-value: 7.00% up to 70% LTV, 7.13% up to 75% LTV, 7.25% up to 80% LTV for a 760+ borrower with a 5-year prepay, plus 0.19% for a rate and term refinance, 0.37% for cash-out (0.77% above 75% LTV) and 0.26% for 2-4 units. No lender origination points. Lender fees about $2,295, plus our 1% broker fee ($2,000 minimum), all itemized on the term sheet. Minimum 1.00 DSCR, minimum 660 credit, minimum $100,000 loan, 3 months of reserves on a purchase and 6 on a cash-out. No W-2s, no tax returns, no debt-to-income ratio.

CreditPurchase max LTVPurchase rate at max LTVCash-out max LTVCash-out rate at max LTV
760+80%7.25%80%8.02%
740 to 75980%7.38%80%8.15%
720 to 73980%7.61%80%8.38%
700 to 71980%7.88%75%7.82%
680-69975%Priced per file70%Priced per file
660 to 67965%Priced per file60%Priced per file

Cash-out refinance on a Denver rental, 740 credit

$535,000 appraised value · single family · rent covers the payment at 1.00 DSCR or better
Maximum loan (80% LTV)
$428,000
Rate (30-year fixed)
8.15%
Lender fees (underwriting, legal, setup)
$2,295
Broker fee (1%, $2,000 minimum)
$4,280
Principal and interest per month
$3,185
Reserves required
6 months

New construction in Colorado Full construction guide

Ground-up single family to small multifamily, 12-18 month interest-only terms, lot and vertical funded together. First-time builders qualify at 650+ credit on Lower Fees (680+ on the Financed Interest Reserve) with a general contractor who has 5+ completed builds. Pick the structure that fits your cash:

Lower Fees. About 2 points and no reserve in the loan; you pay the interest monthly from the first draw.

ExperienceMax loanCompleted-value capLot advanceRateOrigination
GC-backed first build85% of total cost65% of completed value70% of lot cost11.74% at 740+, 12.24% under 7402%
1-4 builds85% of total cost70% of completed value75% of lot cost10.49%2%
5+ builds90% of total cost75% of completed value80% of lot cost10.50%2%

Financed Interest Reserve. Your first months of interest are financed as part of the loan rather than paid out of pocket: the loan carries an interest reserve of six months of fully drawn interest, so your payments are covered while you build, up to 95% of cost with the reserve counted. $1,995 underwriting and $1,495 processing on top of origination, and 60% of the lot until permits are in. This structure needs 680+ credit and liquid funds of about 10% of the build budget plus fees.

ExperienceMax loan, reserve includedCompleted-value capLot advanceRateOrigination
GC-backed first build90% of total cost70% of completed value70% of lot cost9.50%3%
1-4 builds95% of total cost75% of completed value70% of lot cost9.50%3%
5+ builds95% of total cost75% of completed value75% of lot cost8.49%3%

Both structures also carry our 1% broker fee ($2,000 minimum), itemized on the term sheet with every lender fee.

Purchase only (no rehab) in Colorado Purchase-only guide

Buying a property that does not need work, or handling the rehab yourself: 12.5% down, 9.75%, 1% origination for a first deal at 740 credit.

Colorado, city by city

The Colorado markets we fund most. Not on the map? We broker every county in the state, so send the deal and we place it.

Denver, state capitalDenverColorado SpringsColorado SpringsAuroraAuroraFort CollinsFort CollinsBoulderBoulderPuebloPuebloGrand JunctionGrand Junction
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Questions about loans in Colorado

Do you lend hard money loans in Colorado?
Yes. Capital Kings brokers hard money, DSCR, bridge, and fix-and-flip loans across Colorado through our 400+ lender network. Colorado flips close in as little as 72 hours.
What cities in Colorado does Capital Kings lend in?
We broker investor loans statewide in Colorado, with active deal flow in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Boulder and the surrounding metros.
Do you offer DSCR rental loans in Colorado?
Yes. DSCR loans qualify the property on rental income (not your personal W-2), and we broker DSCR rentals across Colorado on single-family, 2-4 unit properties, including short-term rentals where projected Airbnb income is allowed.
How fast can a Colorado hard money loan close?
As little as 72 hours on the fastest program, when title and insurance are ready. It depends on the program: the fastest Colorado programs fund in 5-14 days once the file is complete, and the rest take up to 30 days.
What's the minimum down payment for a Colorado fix-and-flip loan?
As of October 2026 in Colorado: 10% down (of purchase plus rehab) on a first flip from 660 credit at 9.99%, and 15% down at 700+ credit for our best rate, 8.99% to 9.49%. Investors with 2+ completed flips in the last two years and about $75,000 in verified liquidity can go to 0% down (100% financing) at 620+ credit, 9.50% to 12.00%, when purchase plus rehab fits under 70% of ARV. Closing costs are still paid in cash. Rehab is 100% funded through draws on every Colorado program.
What credit score do I need for a Colorado hard money loan?
660+ for the 10% down program, 700+ for the best-rate program, and 660+ for a DSCR rental loan. First flips are welcome in Colorado with no completed deals required; completed flips unlock the programs with less than 10% down.
Can I do a DSCR cash-out refinance on a Colorado rental?
Yes. Cash-out DSCR loans in Colorado go up to 80% of appraised value at 720+ credit, 75% at 700, 70% at 680 and 60% at 660. Seasoning after a recent purchase varies by lender. Rates start at 8.02% on a 30-year fixed for a 760+ borrower, minimum 1.00 DSCR, 6 months of reserves, no tax returns.
Do you finance new construction in Colorado for a first-time builder?
Yes, as long as a general contractor with 5+ completed builds builds it. A first build in Colorado comes in at 11.74% with 85% of total project cost financed, capped at 65% of completed value, 650+ credit. After one completed build the loan stays at 85% of cost and the rate drops to 10.49%, and 5+ builds get 75% of completed value at 10.50%. With a financed interest reserve built into the loan (680+ credit), a GC-backed first build or one completed build prices at 9.50% and 5+ builds from 8.49%, 3% origination plus lender fees. Both structures add our 1% broker fee ($2,000 minimum).

How do these loans actually work?

These guides use Texas deals for their examples, but the way the loans work, what lenders check and how to compare offers is the same on a Colorado deal.

Micah Foster
Founder & CEO
Micah Foster
Micah worked as a loan officer at a direct hard money lender before he started Capital Kings in Houston, and he now runs it from Colorado Springs. He works with investors in 38 states, compares programs across his lender network and tells you what a deal will really cost before you sign anything.
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Capital Kings LLC is a non-QM mortgage brokerage. We are not a direct lender. We take your scenario to direct lenders in our network and help you pick the one that fits. Loans in Colorado are made by partner lenders that lend in Colorado. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Rates, terms, and program availability vary by lender and may change without notice. Hard money and DSCR loans are secured by real estate. Not for primary residences.