Golden, CO · Jefferson County

Bridge loans in Golden, Colorado

Need capital quickly in Golden? BuildUp Capital makes real-estate-secured business loans of $250K–$5M across central Colorado, with a term sheet in under 5 business days and funding in under 10 — for operators who can't access or wait on a bank.

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$250K–$5MLoan size

< 5 daysTo a term sheet

< 10 daysTo close

9 statesWhere we lend

Loan programs

Loan programs for Golden operators

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 — what banks decline for complexity.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 →

What we lend on

The parameters in Golden

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.

Many Golden borrowers start by searching "hard money lender." We're a private bridge lender — comparable terms, more partnership-oriented underwriting, and a close in under 10 days.

Own real estate in Golden and need capital? Get an instant read on fit — see if your deal qualifies → (60 seconds, no contact info needed), or get a term sheet →.

How it works

How funding works in Golden

Submit

Tell us about your Golden deal — collateral, use of funds, timeline. About 10 minutes.

We respond

Within 24 hours a member of our team calls you — no call center, no automated maybe.

Term sheet

Clear terms in under 5 business days. What we quote is what we close.

Funded

Funded in under 10 days, with an exit we mapped before the first dollar moved.

Why BuildUp

Why work with BuildUp in Golden

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 Jefferson 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 within 24 hours. No call center, no automated maybe — a real answer, fast.
Speed that wins deals. Term sheet in under 5 business days, closed in under 10 — fast enough for most Golden deadlines.
Skin in the game. We invest at least 10% of our own capital in every loan we make.

Common questions

Lending in Golden

Do you lend in Golden, Colorado?

Yes — Golden is squarely in our footprint. We make real-estate-secured loans of $250K–$5M throughout Colorado, including Jefferson County.

How fast can you fund a loan in Golden?

Term sheet in under 5 business days and closing in under 10 days from submission — fast enough for most Golden deadlines. A member of our team responds within 24 hours.

Do you have a physical office in Golden?

No — we don't operate a branch in Golden. We lend across Colorado and a real person responds within 24 hours, so you get bank-grade underwriting without the bank's timeline.

Can I use Golden commercial or residential property as collateral?

Yes. We lend in first or second lien position against commercial or residential real estate in and around Golden, and we structure cross-collateralized loans across multiple properties.

What if my Golden business was declined by a bank or SBA?

A decline usually reflects complexity or timing, not the quality of your business. We regularly fund Golden deals that banks and SBA lenders pass on, provided they're secured by real estate in Colorado.

Are you a hard money lender in Golden?

We're a private bridge lender, not a hard money shop. The terms are comparable in Golden, but our underwriting is built around your success, not your keys.

Get started

Need capital in Golden?

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

Get a term sheet Call (775) 997-8199