Florida private lending

Hard Money Lenders in Florida

AFI Private Lenders provides business-purpose hard money and private money financing for real estate investors throughout Florida. Explore major Florida markets for fix & flip, bridge, new construction, DSCR, commercial, multifamily, cash-out refinance and other investor-focused loan programs.

$760M+Private real estate lending experience
Florida statewideMajor investor markets across the state
Direct lenderInvestor-focused underwriting
Business purposeNon-owner-occupied investment real estate
Major Florida markets

Find hard money lending information for your Florida market

AFI serves investors throughout Florida. These market pages provide more specific information about local property types, investment strategies, nearby cities and available private lending programs.

Central Florida

Orlando Hard Money Lenders

Private financing for Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Windermere and surrounding Central Florida investment properties.

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Tampa Bay

Tampa Hard Money Lenders

Hard money, bridge and investment property financing for Tampa, Hillsborough County and the greater Tampa Bay area.

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South Florida

Miami Hard Money Lenders

Investor financing for Miami and Miami-Dade properties including acquisitions, rehabs, bridge loans and construction.

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Broward County

Fort Lauderdale Private Lenders

Private money lending for Fort Lauderdale and Broward County investment real estate.

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Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach Hard Money Lenders

Asset-based financing for investors throughout West Palm Beach and the Palm Beach County market.

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North Florida

Jacksonville Hard Money Lenders

Business-purpose real estate financing for Jacksonville, Duval County and surrounding North Florida markets.

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Southwest Florida

Fort Myers Hard Money Lenders

Private real estate capital for Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County and Southwest Florida investors.

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South Palm Beach County

Boca Raton Hard Money Lenders

Hard money and private lending for investment properties in Boca Raton and surrounding South Florida communities.

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North Palm Beach County

Jupiter Hard Money Lenders

Investor-focused real estate financing for Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and nearby North Palm Beach County markets.

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Broward County

Broward County Hard Money Lenders

Private lending across Broward County including Hollywood, Pompano Beach and surrounding investment markets.

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Southwest Florida

Naples & Collier County

Contact AFI about private financing for Naples, Collier County and other Southwest Florida investment properties.

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Gulf Coast

Sarasota & Bradenton

Ask AFI about bridge, fix & flip, construction and other private lending scenarios on Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Statewide coverage

Florida private lending by region

Florida is not one uniform real estate market. Property values, investor strategies, timelines and transaction types vary widely by region, so AFI evaluates each deal on its own merits.

South Florida

High-value residential, multifamily, luxury, redevelopment and commercial investment opportunities.

Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Boca Raton · West Palm Beach · Jupiter · Palm Beach Gardens

Central Florida

Strong investor activity across residential rehab, rental, infill construction and transitional real estate.

Orlando · Winter Park · Kissimmee · Maitland · Sanford · Windermere

Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast

Private financing for acquisitions, redevelopment, rental investment and construction throughout the Gulf Coast.

Tampa · St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Sarasota · Bradenton · Lakeland

Southwest & North Florida

Investor financing across growing Southwest Florida communities and major North Florida markets.

Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Naples · Jacksonville · Gainesville · Tallahassee
Miami-Dade County Broward County Palm Beach County Orange County Hillsborough County Duval County Lee County Collier County Pinellas County Sarasota County
Florida loan programs

Private money programs for Florida real estate investors

AFI structures business-purpose financing for different points in an investment property's life cycle, from acquisition and renovation through construction, stabilization and refinance.

Fix & Flip Loans

Acquisition and rehab financing for investors improving Florida properties for resale or refinance.

Bridge Loans

Short-term capital for acquisitions, transitions, time-sensitive closings and property repositioning.

New Construction Loans

Ground-up construction financing for qualifying residential and investment development projects.

DSCR Rental Loans

Longer-term rental financing where property cash flow can be central to qualification.

Commercial & Multifamily

Private lending for qualifying apartment, mixed-use, retail, office and other investment properties.

Cash-Out & Second Position

Equity-based refinancing and qualifying subordinate financing when sufficient property equity exists.

Why AFI in Florida

One Florida lending team for multiple investor strategies

AFI's Florida lending is designed for investors who need a direct conversation about the property, leverage, project plan and exit strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all consumer mortgage process.

Florida-based lending contact

Borrowers can contact the Florida lending desk at 561-600-0433 or email nate@actionfunding.net.

Property-focused underwriting

AFI evaluates the collateral, leverage, business plan, borrower and exit strategy together.

Multiple investment strategies

Programs span rehab, bridge, rental, construction, commercial, multifamily and equity-based transactions.

Major Florida markets

AFI publishes market-specific lending information across South, Central, Southwest and North Florida.

Recent Florida deals

Examples of Florida deals AFI has funded

These example transactions give investors a better idea of the types of Florida opportunities AFI finances across Central Florida, Southwest Florida and South Florida.

Central Florida

Winter Park, FL

$600,000 Bridge LoanInvestment real estate financing for a Central Florida deal requiring short-term capital and a flexible closing structure.Use this card to show AFI's bridge-loan capability on Florida investment property transactions.

Southwest Florida

Fort Myers Beach, FL

New Construction FinancingCapital for a ground-up investment project in Southwest Florida, structured around the borrower's build plan and project timeline.This example highlights AFI's ability to finance qualifying construction opportunities in coastal Florida markets.

South Florida

West Palm Beach, FL

Investment Property FinancingPrivate financing for an investment property in Palm Beach County with underwriting focused on the collateral and exit strategy.This card helps demonstrate AFI's presence in the South Florida investor market.

Florida property types

Investment real estate AFI can evaluate

Financing availability depends on the program and transaction, but AFI's published materials reference a broad mix of investment real estate.

Single-family investment homes
Townhomes & condominiums
2–4 unit properties
Apartment buildings
Mixed-use properties
Retail properties
Office properties
Qualifying land / infill projects*
How Florida loans work

From deal submission to closing

01
Send the Florida property details

Provide the address, requested amount, purchase/payoff information, scope and exit strategy.

02
AFI evaluates the transaction

The team reviews property value, leverage, title, borrower information and project plan.

03
Review proposed terms

Qualifying transactions can move to a term sheet and required due diligence.

04
Complete diligence and fund

Once loan conditions are complete, the transaction can proceed to closing.

Florida hard money FAQs

Questions Florida real estate investors ask

General answers about AFI's Florida hard money and private money lending.

Does AFI lend throughout Florida?

AFI publishes lending coverage throughout Florida, including major markets in South Florida, Central Florida, Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida and North Florida. Program availability varies by property and transaction.

What Florida cities does AFI serve?

AFI publishes lending information for markets including Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward County, with additional statewide coverage.

What kinds of hard money loans are available in Florida?

AFI's published programs include fix & flip, bridge, new construction, DSCR, commercial, multifamily, cash-out refinance and qualifying second-position financing.

How quickly can a Florida hard money loan close?

AFI publishes closing capability in as little as 7 days on qualifying transactions. Actual timing depends on valuation, title, documentation and the specifics of the deal.

Does AFI finance first-time Florida investors?

AFI states that first-time investors can be considered. Qualification depends on the strength of the property, leverage, project plan, borrower profile and exit strategy.

Who should I contact about a Florida loan?

For Florida loan inquiries, call 561-600-0433 or email nate@actionfunding.net.

Have a Florida investment property that needs financing?

Send AFI the property address, requested loan amount and project plan for review.

Loan programs, rates, leverage, fees and closing timelines are subject to underwriting, property eligibility, borrower qualification and change. Business-purpose financing only where applicable. *Land restrictions apply.