Cedar Hill, TX · Dallas County

Business loans secured by real estate in Cedar Hill, Texas

BuildUp Capital is a private bridge lender serving Cedar Hill and Dallas County, Texas. We fund $100K–$10M against commercial or residential real estate, close typically around 10 days once diligence items are received, and plan your exit from day one — never around your failure.

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$100K–$10MLoan size

~5 business daysTo a term sheet, typically

~10 daysTo close, typically

9 statesWhere we lend

Loan programs

How we lend in Cedar Hill

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 →

What we lend on

The parameters in Cedar Hill

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 Cedar Hill, Texas, here’s the difference: we’re a private bridge lender. Similar speed, but we underwrite your deal and invest our own capital alongside you.

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How it works

From inquiry to funded

Submit

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

We respond

A member of our team typically calls you within 24 hours — no call center, no automated maybe.

Term sheet

Clear terms typically within 5 business days — our rate, our fees, and your terms stated before you sign.

Funded

Funded typically around 10 days once diligence items are received, with an exit we mapped before the first dollar moved.

Why BuildUp

Why Cedar Hill operators choose us

Operators, not bankers. We’ve built, bought, and run businesses, so we read your deal as a business plan — not just a collateral file.
Transparent pricing. From 10%, priced to the risk, with our fees stated in your term sheet. Rates depend on term, collateral, lien position, and borrower profile, and are subject to change. Not every borrower qualifies for the lowest rate.
Real collateral, always. Every loan is secured by Dallas County-area real estate we’d be comfortable owning.
Speed that wins deals. Term sheets typically within 5 business days, with closing typically around 10 days once diligence items are received — fast enough for most Cedar Hill deadlines.
We know Texas. We lend only in markets we know firsthand, and Texas is one of them.
A person, typically within 24 hours. No call center, no automated maybe — a real answer, fast.

Common questions

Lending in Cedar Hill

Do you lend in Cedar Hill, Texas?

Yes — Cedar Hill is squarely in our footprint. We make real-estate-secured loans of $100K–$10M throughout Texas, including Dallas County.

How fast can you fund a loan in Cedar Hill?

Term sheets typically within 5 business days and closing typically around 10 days once diligence items are received — fast enough for most Cedar Hill deadlines. A member of our team typically responds within 24 hours.

Do you have a physical office in Cedar Hill?

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

Can I use Cedar Hill commercial or residential property as collateral?

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

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

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

Are you a hard money lender in Cedar Hill?

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

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Need capital in Cedar Hill?

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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