Fix-and-flip loans in Virginia fund the purchase and renovation of investment homes that will be resold. Lenders review the deal, including the scope of work, rehab budget and estimated after-repair value, along with your experience and cash. Renovation money is usually paid out in draws after inspections. These short-term business loans cost more than permanent financing, so investors need a realistic schedule and a clear resale plan, plus cash set aside for overruns and holding costs while the work is underway.
Call to talk with a licensed loan officer. Programs vary by borrower, property and investor.
Virginia contractor licensing: Board for Contractors. DPOR's Board for Contractors licenses Virginia contractors, and DPOR's License Lookup lets you check a contractor's license. Lenders funding renovation work often ask for the contractor's license and bid.
Virginia transfer taxes: State recordation tax, including the additional tax paid by the grantor. Section 58.1-802 adds a tax on deeds that convey real property, payable by the grantor (seller); it sits on top of the general recordation tax under Chapter 8. Your Loan Estimate or closing statement lists what applies to your deal.
Where the numbers point in Virginia
Counties with the most homes built before 1960:
| County | Homes built before 1960 |
|---|---|
| the City of Covington | 63.1% |
| the City of Martinsville | 54.3% |
| the City of Emporia | 53.3% |
| the City of Roanoke | 53.0% |
| the City of Lexington | 52.1% |
| the City of Richmond | 51.2% |
| the City of Danville | 47.9% |
| the City of Staunton | 44.8% |
| the City of Norfolk | 44.4% |
| the City of Franklin | 43.1% |
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Fix and Flip Loans by city in Virginia
- Abingdon
- Alexandria
- Annandale
- Aquia Harbour
- Arlington
- Ashburn
- Ashland
- Bailey's Crossroads
- Bedford
- Belle Haven
- Bellwood
- Belmont
- Bensley
- Big Stone Gap
- Blacksburg
- Bon Air
- Brambleton
- Brandermill
- Bridgewater
- Bristol
- Broadlands
- Broadway
- Buckhall
- Buena Vista
- Bull Run
- Burke
- Burke Centre
- Carrollton
- Cascades
- Cave Spring
- Centreville
- Chamberlayne
- Chantilly
- Charlottesville
- Cherry Hill
- Chesapeake
- Chester
- Christiansburg
- Collinsville
- Colonial Heights
- Countryside
- Covington
- Crosspointe
- Crozet
- Culpeper
- Dale City
- Danville
- Dranesville
- Dulles Town Center
- Dumbarton
- Dumfries
- Dunn Loring
- East Highland Park
- Emporia
- Ettrick
- Fair Lakes
- Fair Oaks
- Fairfax
- Fairfax Station
- Falls Church
- Farmville
- Fishersville
- Floris
- Forest
- Fort Belvoir
- Fort Hunt
- Fort Lee
- Franconia
- Franklin
- Franklin Farm
- Fredericksburg
- Front Royal
- Gainesville
- Galax
- George Mason
- Glen Allen
- Gloucester Point
- Great Falls
- Greenbriar
- Groveton
- Hampton
- Harrisonburg
- Herndon
- Highland Springs
- Hollins
- Hollymead
- Hopewell
- Huntington
- Hybla Valley
- Idylwood
- Independent Hill
- Innsbrook
- Kings Park
- Kings Park West
- Kingstowne
- Lake Barcroft
- Lake Monticello
- Lake Ridge
- Lake of the Woods
- Lakeside
- Lansdowne
- Laurel
- Laurel Hill
- Leesburg
- Lexington
- Lincolnia
- Linton Hall
- Long Branch
- Lorton
- Loudoun Valley Estates
- Lowes Island
- Lynchburg
- Madison Heights
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Manchester
- Mantua
- Marion
- Martinsville
- Massanetta Springs
- McLean
- McNair
- Meadowbrook
- Mechanicsville
- Merrifield
- Montclair
- Montrose
- Mount Vernon
- Neabsco
- New Baltimore
- Newington
- Newington Forest
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- North Springfield
- Norton
- Oakton
- Orange
- Petersburg
- Pimmit Hills
- Poquoson
- Portsmouth
- Potomac Mills
- Pulaski
- Purcellville
- Quantico Base
- Radford
- Reston
- Richlands
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Rockwood
- Rocky Mount
- Rose Hill
- Salem
- Sandston
- Seven Corners
- Short Pump
- Smithfield
- South Boston
- South Riding
- South Run
- Springfield
- Staunton
- Sterling
- Stone Ridge
- Strasburg
- Stuarts Draft
- Sudley
- Suffolk
- Sugarland Run
- Timberlake
- Triangle
- Tuckahoe
- Tysons
- University of Virginia
- Vienna
- Vinton
- Virginia Beach
- Wakefield
- Warrenton
- Waynesboro
- West Falls Church
- West Springfield
- Williamsburg
- Winchester
- Wolf Trap
- Woodburn
- Woodlake
- Woodlawn
- Woodstock
- Wyndham
- Wytheville
- Yorkshire
Common questions
Is a fix-and-flip loan a business loan?
Usually, yes. Financing to buy, renovate and resell an investment home is typically made for a business purpose, and many flippers take title through an LLC. Business-purpose rules and disclosures are not the same as those on a mortgage for your own residence, so have the loan officer spell out which ones you will receive. For entity questions, talk to a tax professional or attorney.
Do I need permits for a flip in Virginia?
Many renovations require permits, especially electrical, plumbing, structural and mechanical work. Requirements are set locally, so check with the city or county building department for the property. Lenders and buyers' appraisers may ask about permits, and unpermitted work can delay or derail a sale. Factor permit fees and review times into your budget and schedule.
What happens if my flip takes longer than planned?
If the home has not sold by the maturity date, you may need an extension, which usually comes with a fee, or you may face default. Holding costs also keep running. Ask about extension terms before closing, build a cushion into your schedule and keep cash reserves so a delay does not turn into a crisis.
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Fix and Flip Loans overview · Virginia investor loan overview
- Census ACS 2020-2024, table B25034