New Mexico Hard Money Lenders & DSCR Loans: Flips From 9.99%, DSCR From 7.00% | Capital Kings LLC
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DSCR Loans in New Mexico

We help investors fund fix and flips, rentals and new builds in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Taos, and we shop 400+ lenders to get you the best terms on your deal. Business-purpose loans to an LLC on investment property only.

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How much cash does a New Mexico flip take to close?

This is the worked example from our New Mexico 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.

$43,391
cash to close a $215,000 Albuquerque flip

$45,000 of rehab, $320,000 after repair value, a first flip at 700 credit on the First Flip, 10% Down program.

Loan
$234,000
Rate
9.99%
Down payment (10% of purchase plus rehab)
$26,000

Rates from 9.50% with 2+ completed flips in New Mexico.

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See your cash to close in New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Your final numbers depend on what the lender approves.

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What We Fund in New Mexico

Albuquerque is a steady, mid-priced market, and most of the flip stock is 1950s to 1970s stucco ranches. Santa Fe and Taos are mostly short-term rental questions, and we send those to DSCR lenders that will count projected rent.

Fix and flip
10%down on a first flip
Rates
from 9.50% with 2+ flips
With experience
0% down (2+ flips, under 70% of ARV)
Rehab
100% funded, paid in draws
Fix and flip loans in New Mexico →
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 New Mexico →
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 New Mexico →

New Mexico rates, fees and down payments as of October 2026

These are the programs we place New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 9.50% with 2+ completed flips in New Mexico. Fund in 7-14 days with 2+ completed flips, 21-30 days on a first flip.

Lowest rate on a first flip, 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
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ProgramDown paymentMin creditExperienceRateOriginationMax loanTermClose
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 Albuquerque, 700 credit

$215,000 purchase · $45,000 rehab · $320,000 ARV · First Flip, 10% Down program
Loan amount
$234,000
Down payment (10% of purchase plus rehab)
$26,000
Rate
9.99%
Origination (2.125%)
$4,973
Broker fee
$2,340
Lender fees
$2,790
Title, insurance, appraisal, prepaid interest
$7,288
Estimated cash to close
$43,391
Cash the lender wants to see in the bank
$68,579
Interest per month while you rehab
$1,573

Sized to the New Mexico market: the typical New Mexico home is worth about $318,241 and a starter home about $200,515 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). Single family homes sold in a median of 54 days with 4.8 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 New Mexico title company quotes the real number.

DSCR rental loans in New Mexico 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 an Albuquerque rental, 740 credit

$320,000 appraised value · single family · rent covers the payment at 1.00 DSCR or better
Maximum loan (80% LTV)
$256,000
Rate (30-year fixed)
8.15%
Lender fees (underwriting, legal, setup)
$2,295
Broker fee (1%, $2,000 minimum)
$2,560
Principal and interest per month
$1,905
Reserves required
6 months

New construction in New Mexico 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 New Mexico

Buying a property that does not need work, or handling the rehab yourself: our priced purchase-only program does not lend in New Mexico yet. Send the deal and we price it per file with the lenders that do.

New Mexico, city by city

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

AlbuquerqueAlbuquerqueSanta Fe, state capitalSanta FeLas CrucesLas CrucesRio RanchoRio RanchoRoswellRoswellTaosTaos
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Questions about loans in New Mexico

Do you lend hard money loans in New Mexico?
Yes. Capital Kings brokers hard money, DSCR, bridge, and fix-and-flip loans across New Mexico through our 400+ lender network. New Mexico flips close in 7 to 30 days once the file is complete, depending on the program.
What cities in New Mexico does Capital Kings lend in?
We broker investor loans statewide in New Mexico, with active deal flow in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell and the surrounding metros.
Do you offer DSCR rental loans in New Mexico?
Yes. DSCR loans qualify the property on rental income (not your personal W-2), and we broker DSCR rentals across New Mexico on single-family, 2-4 unit properties, including short-term rentals where projected Airbnb income is allowed.
How fast can a New Mexico hard money loan close?
It depends on the program: the fastest programs for investors with 2+ completed flips close in 7-14 days once the file is complete, and a first flip on the First Flip, 10% Down program closes in 21-30 days. Opening title and ordering the appraisal early is what gets you to the short end.
What's the minimum down payment for a New Mexico fix-and-flip loan?
As of October 2026 in New Mexico: 10% down (of purchase plus rehab) on a first flip from 660 credit at 9.99%. 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 New Mexico program.
What credit score do I need for a New Mexico hard money loan?
660+ for the 10% down program, and 660+ for a DSCR rental loan. First flips are welcome in New Mexico 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 New Mexico rental?
Yes. Cash-out DSCR loans in New Mexico 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 New Mexico for a first-time builder?
Yes, as long as a general contractor with 5+ completed builds builds it. A first build in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico are made by partner lenders that lend in New Mexico. 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.