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Closings from 14 days — or faster when it counts
Hard Money Loans · Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Hard Money Loans That Actually Close

Approach Lending is a Knoxville-based, balance-sheet lender. We fund fix & flip, bridge, and new construction loans from our own capital — so when we say you're closing, you're closing.

  • Rates from 9.99% · Up to 90% LTV on purchase · 2–3 points
  • 10 days standard — 24-hour close documented when it's urgent
  • The rate we quote is the rate you close at — no last-minute changes
  • We lend in small towns others refuse — no MSA population caps
  • No W-2s, no tax returns — collateral and credit pattern drive the decision
  • Draw inspections via video only — money in your account the next business day
30 Five-Star Google Reviews
🏠 300+ Loans Funded
🏦 $53M+ in Capital Deployed
🤝 55% Repeat Borrowers
Capital available now · Applications open
Tell Us About Your Deal
🔒 Your info is never sold or shared
$53M+
Capital Deployed
300+
Loans Funded
24hr
Fastest Close on Record
9.99%
Starting Rate
55%
Repeat Borrowers

What We Fund in Knoxville

From your first flip to a 30-unit multifamily, we evaluate the deal — not a checklist. If there's market demand and you have skin in the game, let's talk.

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Fix & Flip

Purchase + rehab financing for distressed properties. Up to 70% of ARV. First deal welcome — deal quality and collateral drive the decision, not your track record.

Up to 70% ARV
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Fix & Hold / BRRRR

Purchase and rehab now, then refinance into a long-term rental. We bridge the gap and can connect you with a DSCR partner for the exit leg.

Bridge to DSCR
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Bridge Loans

Short-term gap financing when you need to move before your next event. Commercial bridge available. Ideal when timing is everything.

Short-Term Capital
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New Construction

Single-family ground-up in Tennessee. We know East Tennessee submarkets personally — we pull our own comps and visit properties ourselves.

TN Only
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Commercial & Multifamily

Retail, commercial bridge, and multifamily up to 30–40 units. We evaluate deals that institutional lenders won't touch.

Up to 30–40 Units
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Rescue Closes

Your lender backed out. Your deposit is on the line. We've closed in 24 hours for borrowers in exactly this situation. Call us before you lose your earnest money.

24-Hr Close Possible

The Lender Who Can Actually Say Yes

Every lender claims speed and reliability. Here's the structural difference.

01 / Certainty of Close

We Lend Our Own Money

There's no capital partner above Chris and Flynt who can pull funding the week before closing. When we commit, we close. The rate and fees you're quoted are the rate and fees at your signing table.

02 / Direct Access

Talk to the Decision Makers

You have Chris and Flynt's direct contact throughout the process and after closing. Not a loan officer reading you a rate sheet — the people who actually approve your deal.

03 / Draw Process

Videos Only. Funds Next Day.

Competitors send third-party inspectors and require invoices and lien releases — then make you wait 3–5 days. We request videos. Draw funds are released next business day.

04 / Local Knowledge

We Know East Tennessee

We pull our own comps. We visit properties. Chris and Flynt have personally invested in East Tennessee real estate. No algorithm decides your deal — people who know the market do.

We're lending our own money, so there's no one above us that could come in and say, "Yeah, we're not doing that." When we quote you, that's it. That's the deal.
— Christopher Davis, Co-Founder, Approach Lending

From Inquiry to Closed — Fast

Most deals close in 10 days. Urgent situations move faster. Here's what to expect.

1

Tell Us About the Deal

Fill out the form or call us directly. We talk in plain language about property, leverage, and timeline.

Same Day
2

Get Your Term Sheet

Rate, points, and terms — all in writing. What you see is what you close at. No surprises later.

Hours, Not Days
3

We Underwrite In-House

No full appraisal required. Photos and video evaluation. We move fast because no committee waits on us.

Days 1–10
4

You Close. You Invest.

Funded from our own capital. Title companies tell us we're the easiest lender they work with. You'll see why.

Day 10–14

What Investors Say After Closing

30 five-star Google reviews. No script. Just borrowers who needed capital and got it.

★★★★★
They lend their own money so they can be quick and nimble when funding your project. That's the difference — you're not waiting on a committee.
PA
Peter Amrein
Investor · Tennessee
★★★★★
I was able to close in as little as 10 business days!! Done multiple deals with them and will continue. They do exactly what they say they're going to do.
CM
Chandlor Mullins
Fix & Flip Investor · Tennessee
★★★★★
I've done several deals with Christopher Davis at Approach Lending. They really saved me on a deal that another lender dropped the ball on. Reputable, professional, easy to work with.
KD
Kevin Dyke
Repeat Investor · Tennessee
★★★★★
Working directly with decision makers is invaluable when it comes to lenders. You're not playing phone tag with someone who can't actually approve anything.
DM
David Maier
Real Estate Investor · Tennessee
★★★★★
Most lenders make things complicated, but Chris' team makes it simple to get a fix & flip loan. Local expertise and willingness to problem solve set them apart.
CL
Caleb Luketic
Fix & Flip Investor · Tennessee

The Numbers, Upfront

No hidden fees, no moving targets. These are the terms you'll see on your commitment letter — and at closing.

Minimum Loan
$50,000
Exceptions may apply
Starting Rate
9.99%
Up to 12.99% based on credit, location, experience
Origination Fee
2–3 Pts
Disclosed upfront — no surprises at closing
Max LTV — Purchase
90%
Of purchase price
Max LTV — Fix & Flip
70%
Of after-repair value (ARV)
Cross-Collateral LTV
Up to 100%
Use equity in another property to cover the gap
Loan Term
9 Months
Extensions generally available
Close Time (Standard)
10 Days
Faster when it has to move
Fastest Documented Close
24 Hours
Rescue close — called Sunday, closed Monday
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Don't Lose the Deal Waiting on a Lender

Get a no-obligation rate quote today. We'll tell you where we stand in plain language — no forms, no runaround, no week-long silence.

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