Lima One Capital
201 East McBee Ave, Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29601
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About Lima One Capital
Since its inception in 2011, Lima One Capital has funded over $9 billion in loans for real estate investors who are building, improving, and stabilizing neighborhoods across the nation. Lima One’s core loan products are New Construction loans for ground-up construction, in-fill, specs, and model homes; Fix and Flip, a 13-month bridge loan for investors who are buying, renovating, and selling properties; Rental property and portfolio loans for purchasing or refinancing residential rental properties; and Multifamily lending for the purchase, rehab, refinance, or hold of 5+ unit multifamily properties. For more information, visit limaone.com.
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Loan Types Offered: Investment Property Loans, Fix and Flip Loans, New Construction Loans, Refinance / Cash Out Loans, Hard Money Loans
Property Types Covered: Single Family, Multi Family
Areas Served: AL, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, AR, AZ, ID, NV, NY, HI, ME
Licenses: NMLS ID# 1324403
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Lending Guidelines for Lima One Capital
Below are the general loan guidelines published on the Lima One Capital website. Please confirm all terms and rates directly with the lender.
Investment Property Loans
Loan Amounts: $250,000 - $5,000,000
Available Rates: 8.99% - 10%
Typical Terms: 13 months - 24 months
Points Charged: N/A
Max Loan-to-Value (LTV): 70%
Max Loan-to-Cost (LTC): 90%
Owner Occupied Allowed: N/A
Interest Only Loans: YES
Prepayment Penalties: N/A
Minimum FICO Score: 600
Time to Close: N/AFix and Flip Loans
Loan Amounts: $75,000 - $5,000,000
Available Rates: 8.7% - 10%
Typical Terms: 13 months - 24 months
Points Charged: 0% - 2%
Max Loan-to-Value (LTV): 70%
Max Loan-to-Cost (LTC): 90%
Owner Occupied Allowed: NO
Interest Only Loans: YES
Prepayment Penalties: NO
Minimum FICO Score: 660
Time to Close: 1 DaysNew Construction Loans
Loan Amounts: $100,000 - $5,000,000
Available Rates: 10.7% - 12.99%
Typical Terms: 13 months - 24 months
Points Charged: 0% - 2%
Max Loan-to-Value (LTV): 70%
Max Loan-to-Cost (LTC): 90%
Owner Occupied Allowed: NO
Interest Only Loans: YES
Prepayment Penalties: NO
Minimum FICO Score: 660
Time to Close: 1 DaysRefinance / Cash Out Loans
Loan Amounts: $250,000 - $5,000,000
Available Rates: 8.99% - 10%
Typical Terms: 13 months - 24 months
Points Charged: N/A
Max Loan-to-Value (LTV): 70%
Max Loan-to-Cost (LTC): 90%
Owner Occupied Allowed: N/A
Interest Only Loans: YES
Prepayment Penalties: N/A
Minimum FICO Score: 600
Time to Close: N/AHard Money Loans
Loan Amounts: $50,000 - $10,000,000
Available Rates: 7.99% - 12%
Typical Terms: 1 months - 24 months
Points Charged: 2% - 4%
Max Loan-to-Value (LTV): 50%
Max Loan-to-Cost (LTC): 50%
Owner Occupied Allowed: NO
Interest Only Loans: YES
Prepayment Penalties: NO
Minimum FICO Score: 620
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Loan Examples
The following loans are for education purposes only. They do not represent actual loans executed by Lima One Capital.
Loan Example 1
Jean finds a condo in Houston, TX to renovate and resell. Since she doesn't have enough cash on-hand to purchase the $260,000 house outright, she decides to take out a hard money loan from Lima One Capital. The lender agrees to write a note with a 65% loan-to-value (LTV) so they will extend $169,000 on the house. The parameters of the loan dictate a 13% note for 6 months. They also stipulate a 3 point origination fee, which will also have to be paid when the property closes.
In addition to paying the $5,070 origination fee, Jean will also have to fund $91,000 of the purchase with her own cash, or 35% of the purchase price. After the deal is executed and Jean takes on the property, she will need to begin making monthly payments of $1,831 to Lima One Capital ($169,000 principle x 13% / 12 months). At the end of the note, she sells the rehabed house for $377,000. After deducting the $10,985 in interest payments ($1,831 multiplied by 6 months), the $5,070 origination fee, the $169,000 principle on the note, and the $91,000 she contributed to closing, she will make a total profit of $100,945 ($377,000 price minus $276,055 in costs). This amount would then be reduced by any renovation costs paid by the borrow.
Loan Example 2
Juan locates a property in Houston, TX to rehab and re-sell. Since he does not have enough cash to buy the property outright, he takes a fix and flip loan from Lima One Capital with the following parameters:
a) A $150,000 sales price, b) a 65% loan-to-value (LTV), c) a 6 month term, d) a 11% interest rate, and e) a 4% origination fee.
Juan plans to sell the project at the end of the term for $187,500. If he succeeds, the deal numbers would be the following:
$187,500 sales price
- $97,500 principle (65% LTV)
- $52,500 down payment (35% on 65% LTV)
- $3,900 origination fee (4% of the $97,500 principle)
- $5,363 interest payments (6 months x 11% interest)
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= $28,238 total profit (does not include taxes or renovation costs) -
by AREALTOR 12/13/2023
Worst lender ever. They have told both sides that all lending is good and we are on track for closing on time. Here we are two days AFTER closing and the lenders have dropped the ball so many times, with unbelievable mistakes and "excuses" that is unacceptable. STAY FAR AWAY! Poor buyer, who I don't even represent, is now moving to a 12.99% loan program after being told it would be a 9%.
Worst lender ever. They have told both sides that all lending is good and we are on track for closing on time. Here we are two days AFTER closing and the lenders have dropped the ball so many times, with unbelievable mistakes and "excuses" that is unacceptable. STAY FAR AWAY! Poor buyer, who I don't even represent, is now moving to a 12.99% loan program after being told it would be a 9%.by tonyluis 09/16/2023
My experience here was a very terrible one. After I had made my second deposit I was blocked out. Nothing I did worked. I was so frustrated and giving up on my money when Mrs. HARPER JAMES came to my rescue and helped me out with the issue. I would have been in a big mess if I had not met Mrs. HARPER JAMES: HARPERJAMESPLATFORM @ G MAIL COM personal email them privately. I wish to recommend Mrs. HARPER to anyone in recovery of loss. She saves me and I believe She can also save others who have run into loss.
My experience here was a very terrible one. After I had made my second deposit I was blocked out. Nothing I did worked. I was so frustrated and giving up on my money when Mrs. HARPER JAMES came to my rescue and helped me out with the issue. I would have been in a big mess if I had not met Mrs. HARPER JAMES: HARPERJAMESPLATFORM @ G MAIL COM personal email them privately. I wish to recommend Mrs. HARPER to anyone in recovery of loss. She saves me and I believe She can also save others who have run into loss.by LOLA 02/01/2023
Over 1 month ago we submitted a deal to Lima Capital. They failed in every way possible. The seller was working nicely with us, Lima started to drop the ball a few weeks ago. We were supposed to close yesterday, and there was an issue that was finalized by the town, and closed permit regarding the issue. It was a decommissioned underground storage tank, never were asked to do a test, but on the day of closing. How do we pressure test a tank filled with sand. I also am an accredited investor/contractor. I have used Lima in the past and they were not this terrible.
Over 1 month ago we submitted a deal to Lima Capital. They failed in every way possible. The seller was working nicely with us, Lima started to drop the ball a few weeks ago. We were supposed to close yesterday, and there was an issue that was finalized by the town, and closed permit regarding the issue. It was a decommissioned underground storage tank, never were asked to do a test, but on the day of closing. How do we pressure test a tank filled with sand. I also am an accredited investor/contractor. I have used Lima in the past and they were not this terrible.by LOLA 02/01/2023
Over 1 month ago we submitted a deal to Lima Capital. They failed in every way possible. The seller was working nicely with us, Lima started to drop the ball a few weeks ago. The communication was awful. We were supposed to close yesterday January 31st. , and there was an issue that was finalized by the town, and closed permit regarding the issue. It was a decommissioned underground storage tank, never were asked to do a test, but on the day of closing. How do we pressure test a tank filled with sand. I also am an accredited investor/contractor. I have used Lima;s services in the past and they were not this terrible. BTW I am losing 5k of deposit, and will sue Lima and report them to the BBB. FYI The FCC does not accept individual complaints, However, they will look into a group of complaints and assist the CFPB.
Over 1 month ago we submitted a deal to Lima Capital. They failed in every way possible. The seller was working nicely with us, Lima started to drop the ball a few weeks ago. The communication was awful. We were supposed to close yesterday January 31st. , and there was an issue that was finalized by the town, and closed permit regarding the issue. It was a decommissioned underground storage tank, never were asked to do a test, but on the day of closing. How do we pressure test a tank filled with sand. I also am an accredited investor/contractor. I have used Lima;s services in the past and they were not this terrible. BTW I am losing 5k of deposit, and will sue Lima and report them to the BBB. FYI The FCC does not accept individual complaints, However, they will look into a group of complaints and assist the CFPB.by Chandrakanth 03/11/2022
They gave a 3.5% interest "rate lock" on a portfolio refinance. By the time my appraisals arrived last month, they said it would be locked at 4% until March 10. But the loan officer INTENTIONALLY let that also expire by delaying the title work, insurance updates and ridiculously slow email replies. He was very well aware that my rate expired on March 10th. During the last 1 month, not once did he answer my phone call. Today, someone else sent me an email saying that I have to bring 20k to close at 4.5%. That loan officer didn't even send it himself either. These people have no ethics. Stay away from them. I'm telling this as repeat customer, not a one time random customer.
They gave a 3.5% interest "rate lock" on a portfolio refinance. By the time my appraisals arrived last month, they said it would be locked at 4% until March 10. But the loan officer INTENTIONALLY let that also expire by delaying the title work, insurance updates and ridiculously slow email replies. He was very well aware that my rate expired on March 10th. During the last 1 month, not once did he answer my phone call. Today, someone else sent me an email saying that I have to bring 20k to close at 4.5%. That loan officer didn't even send it himself either. These people have no ethics. Stay away from them. I'm telling this as repeat customer, not a one time random customer.by lsmith6412 08/19/2021
Lima One knows what they're doing. Friendly yet experienced and exactly what myself and my investment partner were looking for. They helped us get financing post-pandemic when other companies did not. Highly reccomend.
Lima One knows what they're doing. Friendly yet experienced and exactly what myself and my investment partner were looking for. They helped us get financing post-pandemic when other companies did not. Highly reccomend.by Anthony 07/17/2021
If VA lender requirements and Payday loan had a baby, it would be called Lima One Capital. This is absolutely one of the worst hard money lender out there. They attract you with lower rates just to switch up and ruin your deals. It's next to impossible to close a deal with this company. Stay away
If VA lender requirements and Payday loan had a baby, it would be called Lima One Capital. This is absolutely one of the worst hard money lender out there. They attract you with lower rates just to switch up and ruin your deals. It's next to impossible to close a deal with this company. Stay awayby Real estate LLC employee 05/24/2021
Lima One may be not a bad lender with good underwriters, but once you close, they are absolutely the worst at portfolio servicing! We have several loans through them and every single one of them is a mess! Lima's statements retroactively change figures without explanation, interest payments are misapplied, reserves are mixed up. It is so obvious Lima hires low competence admins to service the loans. They have no clue what they are doing. Nobody reviews their work. Their statement don't make sense, hard to follow with all the errors in and out. Reconciling their mess is a full time job.
Lima One may be not a bad lender with good underwriters, but once you close, they are absolutely the worst at portfolio servicing! We have several loans through them and every single one of them is a mess! Lima's statements retroactively change figures without explanation, interest payments are misapplied, reserves are mixed up. It is so obvious Lima hires low competence admins to service the loans. They have no clue what they are doing. Nobody reviews their work. Their statement don't make sense, hard to follow with all the errors in and out. Reconciling their mess is a full time job.by Princeplace 11/12/2020
Problems with escrow and autopsy features. Delinquent notices sent out after autopsy. What a royal pain. Avoid them and go elsewhere.
Problems with escrow and autopsy features. Delinquent notices sent out after autopsy. What a royal pain. Avoid them and go elsewhere.by George Tustin 11/07/2019
Lima One is just another scam company trying to screw investors out of money, There is no way they are the leader in the fix and flip industry, They say they lend at 5% and then tried to charge me 12% and wanted me to have $38,000 in the bank to get their loan, and after going thru 2 underwrites, I just walked away from this scam company, stay away if your a investor, And then was going thru another Hard money lender, Investor USA Lending, is in a joint venture with Lima One, Both of these company I would stay away from, as both use Lima One underwriters and they have no clue, They will give you a clear to close date, and then on the same day, will request alot more paperwork and try to make you jump thru hoops,Then they requested that I have over $38,000 in the bank and would have to pay a fee of $250.00 for each draw that I needed, Both of these companies are a joke in the fix and flip business and will screw you out of money and waste your time
Lima One is just another scam company trying to screw investors out of money, There is no way they are the leader in the fix and flip industry, They say they lend at 5% and then tried to charge me 12% and wanted me to have $38,000 in the bank to get their loan, and after going thru 2 underwrites, I just walked away from this scam company, stay away if your a investor, And then was going thru another Hard money lender, Investor USA Lending, is in a joint venture with Lima One, Both of these company I would stay away from, as both use Lima One underwriters and they have no clue, They will give you a clear to close date, and then on the same day, will request alot more paperwork and try to make you jump thru hoops,Then they requested that I have over $38,000 in the bank and would have to pay a fee of $250.00 for each draw that I needed, Both of these companies are a joke in the fix and flip business and will screw you out of money and waste your timeby Sam Price 06/15/2019
I had no problems with Lima. Good company with a good team of people. My only gripe is that the approval took slightly longer than promised. That was partly my fault though as I was lacking some needed details.
I had no problems with Lima. Good company with a good team of people. My only gripe is that the approval took slightly longer than promised. That was partly my fault though as I was lacking some needed details.