Ambition Lending — Hard Money Lender

Texas Hard Money Lender | Close in 5 Days | Ambition Lending

Texas real estate investors trust Ambition Lending for fast hard money across Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. We fund fix & flip, bridge, DSCR, and multifamily loans with term sheets in 24 hours.

Trusted by Texas Real Estate Investors Since 2020

  • $350M+ funded in Texas

  • 980+ Texas investors served

  • Average close: 5 days

Numbers current as of 2025.

Hard Money Loans done right

Fast Funding, Satisfaction Guaranteed

Competitive rates, flexible terms, and deal-first underwriting designed for Texas real estate investors.

About Us

Hard Money, Minus the Headaches

Texas real estate moves fast and Ambition Lending moves with it. Whether you’re flipping in Houston’s East End, building in Austin, or buying a rental in Dallas, we fund on the deal’s merit — not your credit score or tax returns.

Sydney Kibuuka

Founder & CEO

Our Loan Programs

Our Loan Programs

Hard Money Loans

Fast, Flexible, and Common-Sense Hard Money Loans

Fix & Flip Loans

Loans to acquire and renovate residential properties to eventually sell
Up to 90% of purchase, up to 100% of rehab; interest-only; 6–18 months.

Bridge Loans

Close fast on acquisitions or refinance while you line up take-out. 75%LTV • 6–24 mo • No DSCR/Debt-to-Income (DTI) required

Multifamily Bridge

Light-to-heavy value-add, with rehab draws.
Case-by-case with draws.

New Construction

Spec builds and infill; staged draws; interest-only. Case-by-case with draws.

Land & Entitlements

Select markets; quick closings for shovel-ready plays.

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Why Choose Us

The Best Choice for Texas Investors

Fast

Term sheet in 24 hours; closes as fast as 5 days on complete Texas files.

Flexible

Asset-based underwriting; first-time Texas investors considered.

Transparent

Rate, points, and fees disclosed up front — no surprises at closing.

Hands-On

Dedicated Texas loan advisor from application through close.

HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS

AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3

1) Submit the Deal

Property address, rehab budget, and exit strategy. Takes 5 minutes.

2) Get Your Term Sheet

Clear term sheet within 24 hours — rate, points, fees disclosed upfront.

3) Close & Build

Dedicated draw team; fast fund releases tied to inspection.

4) Exit Cleanly

Sell for profit or refinance into a long-term DSCR rental loan.

Testimonials

What Texas Investors Say

Fix & Flip Investor

Ambition got my Houston acquisition funded fast enough to beat two other buyers. Their team moved like operators, not bankers.

Marcus Johnson,

Houston, TX

First-Time Investor

I was under a tight closing window on an Austin project and Ambition delivered a clean term sheet within a day. Funding was exactly on schedule.

Sarah Lin,

Austin, TX

Bridge Loan Client

For my Dallas rental acquisition, they focused on the asset and exit instead of drowning me in paperwork. That speed made the deal work.

David Okafor,

Dallas, TX

Rental Portfolio Builder

“We’ve scaled from 2 rentals to 14 doors in just over a year, thanks to Ambition’s DSCR loans. They understood our cash-flow model and made the process painless compared to banks.”

Priya Patel,

Orlando, FL

New Construction Builder

“Traditional lenders wouldn’t touch our small infill project. Ambition not only funded it but set up a clear draw schedule that kept our subs paid on time. We broke ground within 3 weeks of our first call.”

James O’Connor,

Denver, CO

Repeat Borrower

“This is my fourth loan with Ambition. Every time, they’ve delivered exactly what they promised: fast funding, clear terms, and no surprises at closing.”

Elena Rodriguez

Los Angeles, CA

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

As fast as 3 days with a complete file

Yes, but we underwrite the asset and exit first.

Purchase contract, rehab budget/scope, comps, entity docs, ID, experience (if any).

From 8-12% and 2-4 points; final terms depend on deal, leverage, and experience.

Yes; up to [X]% of ARV (subject to appraisal/valuation).

  • Milestone-based; request → inspect → approve → fund.

  • Any prepayment penalties?[Policy].

Yes, with solid scope, comps, and exit.

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