Phoenix, AZ · Maricopa County

Secured business loans in Phoenix, Arizona

BuildUp Capital makes real-estate-secured business loans of $100K–$10M across metro Phoenix, with a term sheet typically within 5 business days. One of the country’s fastest-growing metros, the Valley pairs heavy in-migration with constant construction and repositioning — a market where deal velocity rewards a lender who can actually close on a deadline.

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$100K–$10MLoan size
~5 business daysTo a term sheet, typically
~10 daysTo close, typically
9 statesWhere we lend

The Phoenix market

Phoenix has diversified far beyond housing into semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, all of which keep commercial, industrial, and residential investment real estate in heavy demand across Maricopa County. Well-located assets move quickly, so an owner or investor who can’t wait out a conventional process often turns to real-estate-secured bridge capital.

We fund acquisitions, fix-and-flips, expansions, and refinances against Phoenix-area real estate — including the cross-collateralized and complex-entity structures banks decline for complexity rather than credit.

Key Phoenix industries we lend to: Semiconductors & advanced manufacturing · Logistics & distribution · Healthcare · Construction & development · Real estate investment.

Loan programs

How we lend in Phoenix

Bridge loansShort-term capital secured by real estate, structured around a clear exit.Learn more →Fix & flip loansBuy, renovate, and resell — underwritten on the project and the after-repair value.Learn more →Acquisition financingBuy a business — close on the seller’s deadline, then refinance.Learn more →Cross-collateralized loansUse multiple properties to secure one loan — a structure a standard credit box can’t hold.Learn more →Second-lien loansRaise capital behind a low-rate first mortgage without refinancing it.Learn more →Refinance & partner buyoutRetire maturing debt or buy out a partner, secured by real estate.Learn more →Asset-based lendingBorrow against what you own — real estate or business assets, not your credit score.Learn more →Declined by the bank?A bank or SBA “no” is usually about complexity or timing — not your business.Learn more →

By program

Loan programs in Phoenix

What we lend on

The parameters in Phoenix

Loan size$100K–$10MBusiness-purpose loans, sized to the deal
Term6–18 monthsShort by design — structured around your exit
Rates10%+Priced to term, collateral, lien position, and borrower profile
Fees1–4%Origination fee stated in your term sheet before you proceed · Underwriting deposit credited at closing · 1% referral fee where applicable
PaymentsMonthly, interest-onlyNo daily or weekly drafts. Principal at your exit — prepayment allowed.
Speed~10 daysClosing typically around 10 days once diligence items are received; term sheet typically within 5 business days
CollateralCommercial / ResidentialReal estate with proven market demand
Lien positionFirst or SecondCross-collateralization available
Geography9 statesTX · CO · UT · NV · AZ · OK · ID · MT · WY · receivables nationwide

Our rates reflect short-term bridge capital. These loans are structured to be refinanced into long-term debt — often back at your bank — within the loan term. We plan that exit with you from day one. Rates depend on term, collateral, lien position, and borrower profile, and are subject to change. Not every borrower qualifies for the lowest rate.

If you’ve been looking for a hard money lender in Phoenix, Arizona, here’s the difference: we’re a private bridge lender. Similar speed, but we underwrite your deal and invest our own capital alongside you.

Own real estate in Phoenix and need capital? Get an instant read on fit — see if your deal qualifies → (60 seconds, no contact info needed), or send us the whole deal →.

How it works

From inquiry to funded

01

Submit

Send your Phoenix deal summary — the property, the amount, and your timeline. Ten minutes, no paperwork marathon.

02

We respond

A real person typically calls within 24 hours. Straight questions, straight answers.

03

Term sheet

A term sheet typically within 5 business days — transparent pricing, no bait-and-switch.

04

Funded

Closing typically around 10 days once diligence items are received. We plan your exit from day one.

Why BuildUp

What sets us apart in Maricopa County

  • Complex situations, underwritten. Complex entities, cross-collateral, and financials that need interpretation — a standard credit box can’t hold them; we can.
  • We know Arizona. We lend only in markets we know firsthand, and Arizona is one of them.
  • Operators, not bankers. We’ve built, bought, and run businesses, so we read your deal as a business plan — not just a collateral file.
  • Real collateral, always. Every loan is secured by Maricopa County-area real estate we’d be comfortable owning.
  • Not a loan-to-own shop. We structure every loan around your exit and only fund deals we believe will succeed.
  • A person, typically within 24 hours. No call center, no automated maybe — a real answer, fast.

Common questions

Phoenix financing questions

Do you lend in Phoenix, Arizona?
Yes. BuildUp Capital lends across Arizona, including Phoenix and the rest of Maricopa County, against commercial or residential real estate — business-purpose loans from $100,000 to $10,000,000.
How fast can you fund a loan in Phoenix?
Fast: a term sheet typically within 5 business days and funding typically in around 10 days once diligence items are received. Speed in Phoenix comes from preparation, not skipped steps.
Do you have a physical office in Phoenix?
We’re online and statewide, not a storefront in Phoenix. That’s how we move faster than a local bank while still underwriting every deal by hand.
Can I use Phoenix commercial or residential property as collateral?
Commercial or residential — both work. Phoenix-area real estate can secure the loan, including cross-collateralized structures across several properties.
What if my Phoenix business was declined by a bank or SBA?
Often, yes. A bank "no" in Phoenix is usually about a checklist, not your business — and complex, time-critical deals are exactly what we underwrite.
Are you a hard money lender in Phoenix?
No — we’re a private bridge lender. Hard money lenders underwrite collateral alone; we weigh the business and the exit too, and we invest our own capital in every loan.
Is Phoenix a good market for fix-and-flip or bridge financing?
Yes — the Valley’s deal velocity and active investor base make it one of our strongest Southwest markets. When the collateral is Arizona real estate and the deal has a clear exit, we’ll give you a straight answer typically within 24 hours.

Get started

Need capital in Phoenix?

Tell us about your deal and you’ll hear from a real person, typically within 24 hours — with a straight answer, not an automated maybe.

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