Miami-Dade County · Business-Purpose Lending

Hard Money & Private Lending in Miami Beach, Florida

Condo repositions, short-term-rental buildings and classic Art Deco renovations make Miami Beach a specialist's market. Business-purpose capital that understands condo and coastal insurance realities is essential.

FFC Lending arranges fast, flexible financing for Miami Beach real-estate investors and business owners — fix & flip, ground-up construction, bridge, DSCR rental loans, and working capital from $75K to $5M.

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Investing in Miami Beach

What we see in Miami Beach deals

Miami Beach is mostly a condo market, from Art Deco buildings in South Beach to towers along Collins Avenue and Mid-Beach, with single-family homes concentrated in Mid-Beach, North Beach, Normandy Isles and the bayside islands. Investors buy condo units to renovate and resell or hold as long-term rentals, and renovate single-family homes in the quieter neighborhoods north of South Beach.

Two things decide most Miami Beach loans. First, the building: after the Surfside collapse, Florida tightened condo inspection and reserve requirements, and many older buildings now face major repairs and special assessments that lenders review closely. Second, the rental plan: Miami Beach restricts short-term rentals in most residential areas, and many associations ban them, so rental loans are usually underwritten on long-term rent. We look at both before you make an offer.

Deals we structure in Miami Beach

  • Fix & flip on condo units in buildings that qualify for financing
  • DSCR loans on long-term condo and single-family rentals
  • Single-family renovations in Mid-Beach, North Beach and Normandy Isles
  • Bridge loans to close quickly on a contract
What we fund in Miami Beach

Six programs, one local team

Fix & Flip

Acquisition + rehab capital — up to 85% LTC, 100% of the build, 70% ARV.

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Ground-Up Construction

Finance new builds from the dirt up — 12 or 18 months, interest only.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term capital to buy, refinance, or pull cash out fast.

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Investment & Rental (DSCR)

Qualify on the property's cash flow — 30-year fixed, no tax returns.

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Merchant Cash Advance

Working capital based on your revenue, not your credit score.

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Business Line of Credit

Revolving capital you draw only when you need it.

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Why local matters

A South Florida team, not a national call center

  • We know the market. Our team lives and lends across Miami-Dade County — we can talk about your Miami Beach deal street by street.
  • Hablamos español. Every conversation, document walkthrough, and closing can happen in English or Spanish.
  • Speed built in. Days-to-weeks closings on property programs; working capital in as little as 1–2 business days.
  • Straight answers. A real person reviews your deal and responds — usually within one business day.
25+ years in business · $100M+ in client loans funded
Common questions
Do you lend on primary residences in Miami Beach?

Our hard money, bridge, construction, DSCR and working-capital programs are business-purpose only — for investment properties and business needs, not a home you live in. If you're buying a home to live in, FFC also arranges FHA and conventional home loans for eligible owner-occupied buyers, reviewed by a licensed loan originator.

What credit score do I need?

Property programs typically start at a 650–680 minimum FICO depending on the program. Revenue-based working capital qualifies on your business's sales history instead of your score.

How fast can a loan in Miami Beach close?

Property loans are built to close in days-to-weeks, not months — timelines depend on title, insurance, and appraisal. Working capital can fund in as little as 1–2 business days.

Is FFC the lender?

Fernandez Financial Capital is a broker (NMLS #2896990) that arranges financing through vetted lender partners — which is why we can match your deal to the program that actually fits it.

Can I rent my Miami Beach property short-term?

Often not. Miami Beach restricts short-term rentals in most residential areas and many condo associations ban them, so rental loans here are usually based on long-term rent. Check the zoning and the association's rules before you buy.

What if my Miami Beach condo building has a special assessment?

Lenders will want to know the amount, what it covers and whether it's paid. Large assessments or pending structural repairs can limit which programs work, so share the association's documents early.

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