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Second-lien loans in Houston, TX

Second-lien loans from BuildUp Capital in Houston are second-position capital that raises money behind a first mortgage worth keeping, sized from $250,000 to $5,000,000 and secured by commercial or residential real estate in Texas. We issue a term sheet in under 5 business days and close in under 10.

$250K–$5MLoan size
< 5 daysTo a term sheet
< 10 daysTo close
9 statesWhere we lend

When a low-rate first mortgage is worth keeping, a second lien raises capital here without disturbing it. Because we invest our own capital in every loan, a term sheet from us in Houston means the deal is getting done — and we'd rather tell you straight if the numbers don't work.

Houston's energy services, ports & logistics, and medical (tmc) economy keeps commercial and investment real estate in demand across the area. When the collateral is Texas real estate and the deal has a clear exit, second-lien loans secured by that property is how owners and investors move faster than a conventional process allows.

Key Houston industries we lend to: Energy services · Ports & logistics · Medical (TMC) · Manufacturing · Construction.

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What we lend on

The parameters in Houston

Loan size$250K – $5M
Term6 – 18 months
Rates10 – 18%Transparent, risk-based pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises at closing
Fees1 – 4%Origination fee, disclosed up front · 1% referral fee
Speed<10 daysTerm sheet in under 5 business days
CollateralCommercial / ResidentialReal estate with proven market demand
Lien positionFirst or secondCross-collateralization available
GeographyTX · CO · UT · NVMarkets we know firsthand

Our rates reflect short-term bridge capital. Most of our borrowers refinance into long-term debt within 18 months — often back at their bank. We plan that exit with you from day one.

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Common questions

Second-lien loans in Houston — common questions

Do you offer second-lien loans in Houston, TX?
Yes. We provide second-lien loans of $250,000–$5,000,000 secured by commercial or residential real estate in Houston and across Texas, with a term sheet in under 5 business days and closing in under 10.
Do you take second lien positions?
Yes. We lend in first or second lien position against commercial or residential real estate, subject to the combined exposure we’re comfortable with on the asset.
Why use a second lien instead of refinancing?
If your first mortgage carries a rate worth keeping, a second lien raises capital without refinancing the whole balance — often the cheaper path for a short-term need.
Can you fund energy- or contractor-related businesses in Houston?
Yes, when the loan is secured by real estate. We underwrite the business and the exit, not just the sector — and Houston operators who own property are a core fit.

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