Windstone Private Lending

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About

Windstone Private Lending is a Louisville, Kentucky-based private lending platform serving real estate investors across the Southeast and Midwest. Combining a national capital fund with locally embedded market representatives, Windstone provides bridge and fix-and-flip construction loans in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas. The company's approach is built around speed and simplicity: 1-2 day closes, 1-day construction draws, no appraisal, no minimum credit score, and no interest charged on undrawn rehab funds. Every deal is assigned a local market representative who provides personalized consultation on the specific nuances of the borrower's project and geography. Windstone also offers transactional funding for wholesalers executing double-close deals, and bridge financing for investors who need to acquire a property before bank financing closes. Proprietary technology drives their underwriting efficiency, enabling faster approvals and streamlined loan management through a client portal.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • No minimum credit score on any program - one of the only private lenders in the Southeast and Midwest with a published zero credit floor; deal merit and property value are the sole approval criteria
  • 1-day construction draws - among the fastest draw turnarounds in the regional private lending market; contractor payment cycles are protected and renovation timelines stay on track
  • No interest charged on undrawn rehab funds - interest accrues only on the balance actually disbursed, significantly reducing carry cost on projects where rehab funds are drawn incrementally
  • 1-2 day closes with same-day transactional funding available - fund national capital deployed at local speed; same-day good-funds closings available for qualifying wholesale double-close deals
  • National fund, local market representatives - each deal is supported by a local representative with market-specific knowledge of the borrower's project area, combining institutional capital with boots-on-the-ground expertise
  • No appraisal, no prepayment penalty, no minimum interest - three significant friction points removed simultaneously; investors can exit early on any deal without cost and without waiting on third-party valuation timelines
  • Transactional funding for wholesalers - purpose-built double-close program with claimed best-market pricing for investors executing assignment alternatives in states requiring good funds

Where They Lend

Regional
8 States: OH, IN, KY, AL, SC, NC, GA, AR
Lends in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas. Residential investment properties - fix-and-flip, bridge acquisition, and transactional funding for wholesalers. No owner-occupied properties.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Up to 6 Months
Typical Terms
Fix-and-flip: up to 90% of purchase + rehab / 100% LTC. Bridge: up to 100% LTC. All loans: interest only, no interest on undrawn rehab funds, no prepayment penalty, no minimum interest. 1st lien.
Windstone fix-and-flip loans fund up to 90% of purchase and rehab costs with 100% LTC, no appraisal, no minimum credit score, and 1-2 day closes. Construction draws funded in 1 day with interest charged only on drawn funds. Initial 6-month terms with no prepayment penalty.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LeverageUp to 90% of purchase + rehab costs | Up to 100% loan-to-cost
Loan TermInitial terms up to 6 months
Payment StructureInterest only | No interest charged on undrawn rehab funds
Speed to Close1 to 2 day closes | Same-day possible in select scenarios
Construction Draw Funding1-day draws
Appraisal RequiredNo appraisal
Min Credit ScoreNo minimum credit score
Prepayment PenaltyNone - no minimum interest requirement
Exit StrategyFlip (sell) or refinance with bank or mortgage lender of choice
Windstone bridge loans close in 1-2 days with up to 100% LTC, no appraisal, no minimum credit score, and no prepayment penalty. Serves investors bridging the gap between property acquisition and long-term bank financing across 8 Southeast and Midwest states.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LeverageUp to 100% loan-to-cost
Loan TermInitial terms up to 6 months
Payment StructureInterest only | No prepayment penalty | No minimum interest
Speed to Close1 to 2 business days | Same-day transactional funding available in qualifying states
Appraisal RequiredNone
Min Credit ScoreNo minimum
Use CasesAcquisition bridge (before bank loan closes), same-day transactional funding for wholesalers in good-funds states
States ServedOH, IN, KY, AL, SC, NC, GA, AR
Don't lose the deal waiting on financing. Apply now and get pre-approved today.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

Windstone Private Lending qualifies borrowers with no minimum credit score, no income documentation, and no appraisal requirement. Asset value and deal structure are the sole underwriting drivers.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Credit Score RequirementNo Minimum Credit Score. Windstone does not set a floor FICO requirement on any loan program.
Experience LevelAll experience levels accepted. New investors welcome alongside seasoned flippers and developers.
Income VerificationNo income documentation required. Asset-based underwriting on the property value and deal structure.
Appraisal RequiredNever. No formal appraisal required on fix-and-flip or bridge loan transactions.

Underwriting Process (How long will it take to get approved?)

Windstone underwrites using proprietary technology that reduces approval times and streamlines the lending process. No appraisal, no minimum credit score, and no income documentation required. Closes in 1-2 business days with local market representatives supporting each deal.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
ApplicationOnline application through the Windstone portal. No personal financial documentation or tax returns required.
Property ValuationNo appraisal required. Windstone evaluates deal value and project scope directly using proprietary technology and local market expertise.
Speed to Close1 to 2 business days from complete submission. Same-day closes available for transactional funding deals.
Local SupportDedicated local market representative assigned to each deal providing personalized consultation throughout the process.

Draw Process (How long will it take to get draws?)

Windstone processes construction draws in 1 business day. Interest is charged only on funds actually drawn - not on the undrawn rehab balance - keeping carry costs low throughout the renovation timeline.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor funds a phase of work upfront and submits a draw request upon completion.
Interest on Rehab FundsNo interest charged on undrawn funds. Interest accrues only on the balance actually disbursed.
Funding TurnaroundConstruction draws funded in 1 business day of a complete draw request.
Local Draw SupportLocal market representatives provide personalized support throughout the draw process across all 8 active states.