Hard money — done right.

Hard money for Iowa LLCs — built like the loan you actually want.

A 30-year fixed structure for the LLC borrower the bank won't underwrite. 1.0× DSCR, no W-2, no balloon, no refinance pressure. The cost of hard money without the trapdoor.

30-year fixed, no balloon
DSCR 1.0× — property qualifies
LLC required · Iowa statewide
MONTH 1 FINANCING CHARGE · $320K LOAN
declines each phase · same total payment
Live
EquityBoost
30-yr fixed
ExitFirst 5
IO · 5yr balloon
ExitFirst 7
IO · 7yr balloon
Traditional bridge loan
12–18 month bridge · interest-only · balloon required · refinance on their schedule
Higher annual cost + refi risk
EquityBoost ✦
30-yr fixed · lower financing charge · no balloon · no refi event
Meaningfully lower · locked for 30 years
Significantly lower annual financing cost — plus a 30-year term so there's no refinance event built into your deal from day one
$320,000 loan · Iowa LLC · DSCR 1.0× · comparison based on typical Iowa hard money terms. Not a commitment to lend.
Underwriting basis
1.0×
Minimum DSCR on the appraiser's market rent. No W-2, no personal DTI, no portfolio caps.
Term
30yr
Fixed for 30 years. No balloon, no scheduled refi event. Lock once and operate the asset.
Cost vs. bridge loans
Lower.
Fixed.
Meaningfully lower financing cost than typical Iowa bridge loans — locked for 30 years, not 12 months.
Iowa single family rental
Iowa craftsman rental home
Iowa rental home street view
Iowa residential investment property

Better than the bank.
Better than hard money.
Built for Iowa investors.

Banks want your W-2 and won't lend to your LLC. Bridge lenders charge 10–14% for 12 months and forces you to scramble for a refi. EquityBoost is the loan that should have always existed.

DSCR underwriting
01 / Qualification

Your property qualifies you. Not your tax return.

1.0× DSCR on the appraiser's market rent opinion. No W-2s. No personal DTI. Existing rentals don't disqualify the file. We underwrite the asset.

1.0×
DSCR
minimum
Gross rent ÷ PITIA · appraiser's market rent opinion
Iowa investment property exterior
02 / Cost & term

A fraction of bridge loan cost — with none of the balloon risk.

Bridge loans force you into short terms and balloon payments, demanding a refi exactly when market conditions work against you. EquityBoost uses a Declining Finance Charge — it steps down each phase as your balance drops, so more of every payment builds equity. Fixed for 30 years. No clock. No scramble.

Monthly
Finance Charge
$400K property · 20% down · $320K loan · Years 1–5
Iowa rental property equity
03 / Equity

You build more equity from day one than a conventional loan.

Unlike a conventional mortgage, EquityBoost pays down more principal from month one. Same payment. More ownership — every year you hold.

+$8.4K
Equity
by year 5
$320K loan vs conventional · flat property value

No more guessing.
Here are the numbers.

$320,000 Iowa investment property loan. Here's exactly how EquityBoost compares to every real alternative on the market today.

Criterion Bank / conventional Traditional bridge loan National DSCR
EquityBoost
30-yr fixed · DSCR 1.0×
Declining Finance Charge Front-loaded interest High cost · balloon required Higher monthly cost –/mo · Yrs 1–5
Declining Finance Charge · same total pmt
Term 30 years 6–18 months 30 years 30 years
Balloon None Required None None
Personal income docs Required Sometimes Varies Not required
LLC borrower Rarely Yes Yes Required
Equity build (yrs 1–10) Standard Interest-only — none Standard ~1.2–1.3× conventional
Assumable to a buyer No No No Yes — every loan

Two products.
One decision.

EquityBoost is built for investors who want to hold and build equity. ExitFirst is built for investors with a clear exit plan — lower payment, maximum cash flow, balloon at sale. Same DSCR underwriting, different strategy.

Best for long-term hold

EquityBoost

The 30-year play. Build equity every month. No balloon. No clock. No refinance scramble.

  • Fixed monthly payment for the full 30 years
  • Straight-line principal — measurably more equity than conventional from day one
  • More equity built vs conventional — every year you hold
  • Loan is assumable — a real selling feature at exit
$400K property · 20% down · $320K loan
Monthly payment
Month 1 principal paid
Estimated equity · year 10

* $400,000 purchase · 20% down · $320,000 loan · flat property value · no appreciation assumed · figures update with current financing charge · not a commitment to lend

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Best for planned exits · 5–7 yr

ExitFirst

Interest-only payments for 5 or 7 years. Maximum monthly cash flow during your hold. Full balloon due when you sell or refinance.

  • Interest-only payments — no principal during hold
  • ~$350/month savings vs. bridge loan pricing on a $320K loan (EF5-I)
  • ~$23,580 cumulative cash flow advantage over five years
  • 5-year or 7-year initial term — pick by your exit
  • Option to convert to EquityBoost at balloon — 60% interest credit applied
$400K property · 20% down · $320K loan
EF5 monthly payment
EF7 monthly payment
5-yr cash flow savings (EF5)

* $400,000 purchase · 20% down · $320,000 loan · IO payments only · full balance due at balloon · figures update with current financing charge · not a commitment to lend

Learn about ExitFirst

Simple process.
No income docs.

From first conversation to funded loan. No W-2s, no personal tax returns, no DTI worksheet. Just your property and your plan.

Step 01

Pre-qualify

Property profile, LLC information, target loan. Confirms range before anyone pulls credit. Five minutes.

Step 02

Appraisal & rent

Independent Iowa appraiser provides valuation and market rent opinion. Rent supports 1.0× DSCR? File qualifies.

Step 03

Commitment

Declining Finance Charge locked. Terms confirmed. Commitment letter issued within five business days of a complete file.

Step 04

Close

Closing through Iowa Title. ACH-serviced fixed payment. Loan is assumable on a qualified resale.

See exactly what
you'll pay — and build.

Enter your property details. See your monthly payment, how much equity you build vs a conventional loan at every year, and whether your rent qualifies at the 1.0× DSCR threshold. All figures update daily with the current financing charge.

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Flat property value · no appreciation · current EB rate
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1.0× minimum on appraiser's rent opinion
Your Portfolio. Our Capital.

Stop worrying about the clock.
Start building.

Traditional bridge lenders put Iowa investors on a 12-month clock. Every deal ends in a scramble — sell, refinance, extend, or default. EquityBoost removes the clock entirely. Lock your Declining Finance Charge once and run your rental business on your timeline.

30-year fixed — the same payment from month 1 to month 360
Stack Iowa properties without each one putting the last at risk
Assumable loans — a built-in advantage when you're ready to sell
See If You Qualify
Iowa rental property at dusk

Ready to stop refinancing
and start building?

Tell us about your property. No W-2 required. No personal DTI. Just your Iowa investment property and your plan.

Geography
Iowa, statewide
Property
SFR & 2–4 unit residential investment
Borrower
Iowa LLC in good standing
Down payment
20% minimum
Coverage
DSCR 1.0× on appraised rent
Credit
680+ FICO on guarantor

Straight answers.

01Do I need to show personal income?
No. EquityBoost uses DSCR underwriting — the property's rental income qualifies the loan. We rely on an independent Iowa appraiser's market rent opinion. If gross rent supports 1.0× the property's total monthly debt service (PITIA), the file qualifies. No W-2s, no tax returns, no personal DTI.
02How is this different from traditional bridge loans?
Traditional bridge loans typically run 10–14% over a 6–18 month term, forcing you to sell, refi, or extend at maturity. EquityBoost is a 30-year fixed loan at a fraction of that cost — no balloon, no refinance deadline, no rate-reset risk. You close once and own the asset on your terms.
03How does this compare to a conventional investment loan?
Two key differences. First, qualification — conventional lenders require W-2 income, personal DTI, and typically won't lend to an LLC at all. EquityBoost qualifies on property cash flow only. Second, equity — our straight-line principal structure means you pay more toward your balance from month one, building more equity than a conventional loan at the same rate every year you hold.
04Why must the loan be in an LLC?
EquityBoost operates as a commercial lending program — lending to a business entity is what allows DSCR-only underwriting without personal income documentation. The LLC must be in good standing in Iowa. A personal guaranty from the primary LLC member is required, consistent with commercial real estate lending practice.
05When should I choose ExitFirst over EquityBoost?
ExitFirst is interest-only over a 5- or 7-year term, with the full balance due at the balloon. It maximizes monthly cash flow during your hold — saving up to $350/month vs hard money on a $320K loan. Choose EquityBoost when you plan to hold long-term. Choose ExitFirst when you have a clear exit plan within 5–7 years.
06Are existing rentals or DTI a problem?
No. Because EquityBoost qualifies on the subject property's cash flow alone, your existing portfolio doesn't affect the file. There's no cap on the number of financed properties and no personal DTI test. Each loan stands on its own asset.
07Can I rent the property — or sell on contract?
Yes. Rental occupancy is the expected use. The property may also be sold conventionally — a qualified buyer can assume the EquityBoost loan, which is a meaningful selling feature in a higher-rate market. Contract-for-deed sales are permitted with proper documentation.