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Reverse 1031 Exchange Loans

Buy before you sell to preserve tax benefits.

Who Its Best For?

  •  Investors who find the ideal replacement property before selling their existing one
  • Clients facing tight market inventory or timing issues
  • Investors needing flexibility to close first, sell later
  • Those looking to preserve 1031 tax benefits without rushed decisions

What It Does

A Reverse 1031 Exchange lets investors acquire their next property before selling the current one. Our financing provides the capital needed to complete the purchase while still allowing a deferred tax exchange once the existing property sells.

This program removes the stress of racing the 1031 clock, ensuring investors don’t lose a great opportunity just because their current property hasn’t sold yet.

Why It Matters

In competitive markets, investors often find their ideal replacement property first. A Reverse 1031 Loan gives them the flexibility to move forward immediately and still capture the full tax benefit when the sale closes. The benefits include:

  • Ability to purchase before selling
  • Full 1031 tax deferral once the existing property sells
  • Avoid rushed sales or missed opportunities
  • Simplified coordination between purchase and disposition

Key Benefits

  • Short-term bridge financing to acquire replacement property first
  • Fully compliant with IRS 1031 requirements
  • Capital for purchase or improvement of replacement assets
  • Option to refinance or transition into long-term DSCR financing later
  • Available nationwide

Example Scenario

An investor identifies a high-performing rental property but hasn’t sold their current asset. We structure a Reverse 1031 bridge loan, allowing them to close immediately, then complete the sale and exchange within 180 days — preserving tax benefits and capturing the new opportunity.

FAQ

A reverse exchange allows you to buy first, sell later, while still deferring taxes.

Typically up to 180 days to complete the sale and exchange.

Yes. The intermediary temporarily holds title to the replacement property during the process.

Yes, it works for any investment or business-use real estate.

Once your original property sells, the proceeds are used to pay off the bridge and finalize the exchange.

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