Princeton · Mercer County, NJ
Investor, Construction & Mixed-Use Loans in Princeton, NJ
Business-purpose financing for investors who buy, renovate, build or refinance in Princeton, Mercer County.
Investing in Princeton
Princeton is home to Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton Theological Seminary. The former borough and township consolidated into a single municipality in 2013. Nassau Street and Palmer Square form the downtown, and the Dinky shuttle train connects to the Northeast Corridor at Princeton Junction.
Property values are among the highest in Mercer County, so investor projects tend to be larger: renovations and teardown-and-rebuild construction, rentals for graduate students, faculty and visiting researchers, and mixed-use buildings downtown and along Witherspoon Street.
Local items to plan for
Princeton has several historic districts where exterior changes go through historic preservation review. Build that review time into construction and renovation schedules, along with zoning approvals.
Statewide rules that apply in Princeton
Check the local version of each item with the municipality before closing.
- Landlord registration. File a landlord registration statement with the municipal clerk for 1–2 unit properties, or with the NJ Department of Community Affairs for most buildings with 3 or more units.
- Certificate of occupancy. Many towns require a CO or continued CO inspection when a property sells or a new tenant moves in. Ask the town before you set a closing or lease date.
- Lead-safe certification. Under P.L. 2021, c.182, many rentals built before 1978 need a lead-based paint inspection at tenant turnover or on the state's schedule.
- Flood zone and insurance. Check the FEMA flood map. If the property is in a special flood hazard area, include flood insurance in the payment.
- Entity in good standing. Keep your LLC's annual report current with the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services so title can insure the closing.
General information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by municipality.
Princeton investor loan FAQ
Do you finance teardown and new construction in Princeton?
Yes. Ground-up construction loans can fund new homes on existing lots, with draws as construction progresses. Approved plans and permits are required before vertical draws.
Can I finance a mixed-use building in downtown Princeton?
Yes. Mixed-use loans look at both the apartment and commercial leases, the condition of the building and the zoning.
Do you make owner-occupied loans in Princeton?
No. Lendiqo makes business-purpose loans to LLCs and other entities on non-owner-occupied investment property. We don't make consumer mortgages.
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All loan programs
DSCR Rental Loans
30-year rental loans for purchases and refinances that qualify on the property's rent instead of your personal income.
Learn more →Fix & Flip Loans
Short-term purchase and rehab loans for 1–4 unit investment properties, with renovation money released in draws.
Learn more →Bridge Loans
Short-term financing to close fast, reposition or lease up a property before long-term financing.
Learn more →Multifamily Loans
Acquisition, value-add bridge and construction financing for 5+ unit apartment buildings.
Learn more →Mixed-Use Loans
DSCR and bridge financing for buildings with apartments over stores or offices.
Learn more →Construction Loans
Non-bank financing for land, site work and vertical construction, funded in draws.
Learn more →LLC Loans
Every Lendiqo program is built for investors who buy and hold in an LLC.
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