Lafayette, CO · Boulder County

Secured business loans in Lafayette, Colorado

Roughly 20 miles from Denver, Lafayette operators who own real estate don't have to wait on a bank. BuildUp Capital funds $250K–$5M secured by that real estate, with a term sheet in under 5 business days and closing in under 10.

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$250K–$5MLoan size

< 5 daysTo a term sheet

< 10 daysTo close

9 statesWhere we lend

Loan programs

How we lend in Lafayette

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 Lafayette

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.

If you've been looking for a hard money lender in Lafayette, Colorado, 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 Lafayette 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

Our process, step by step

Submit

Tell us about your Lafayette 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

What sets us apart in Boulder County

Transparent pricing. 10–18% priced to the risk, with the fees on the table — no surprises at closing.
Deals banks won't touch. Complex entities, cross-collateral, and financials that need interpretation — complexity isn't weakness.
Real collateral, always. Every loan is secured by Boulder 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.
Speed that wins deals. Term sheet in under 5 business days, closed in under 10 — fast enough for most Lafayette deadlines.
Skin in the game. We invest at least 10% of our own capital in every loan we make.

Common questions

Lending in Lafayette

Do you lend in Lafayette, Colorado?

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

How fast can you fund a loan in Lafayette?

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

Do you have a physical office in Lafayette?

No — we don't operate a branch in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette commercial or residential property as collateral?

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

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

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

Are you a hard money lender in Lafayette?

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

Get started

Need capital in Lafayette?

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