Alameda County · California

Hard Money Loans in
Berkeley, CA

Hard money and private capital for Bay Area investors — Fix & Flip, Ground Up Construction, Stabilized Bridge, and DSCR Rental loans in Berkeley. Close in 5–10 business days.

5–10
Day Close
90%
Max LTV (F&F)
100%
Rehab Financed
No
Income Docs (DSCR)

Berkeley Real Estate Investment Market

Market Insight

Berkeley's perpetual rental demand from UC Berkeley students and faculty, combined with stringent rent control, makes it a unique market. Bridge loans enable quick closes on multifamily assets before owner-user buyers can outbid.

Berkeley investors are primarily focused on multifamily near UC Berkeley, fix-and-flip craftsman homes, and ADU additions. With over $1.1M median home price, private capital is often the fastest and most flexible financing tool available.

Fix & FlipSingle Property RentalStabilized Bridge
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Price TierLuxury
Median PriceOver $1.1M median home price
Investor FocusFix & Flip, Single Property Rental, Stabilized Bridge
ElmwoodClaremontRockridgeNorth BerkeleyWest BerkeleySouthsideGourmet Ghetto

Private Loans Available in Berkeley

All five loan products are available in Berkeley and throughout Alameda County. No income docs required for DSCR loans.

Typical Berkeley Investor Profile

Investor Profile

Sophisticated investors targeting the stable student and professional rental demand generated by UC Berkeley and the East Bay tech corridor.

Speed Over Everything

In competitive markets like Berkeley, a 5–10 day close wins the deal. Conventional lenders can't compete with private money speed.

No Income Verification

Our DSCR rental loans qualify based on the property's cash flow, not your W-2. Self-employed investors and business owners are welcome.

Asset-Based Lending

Approval is based on the property's value and your investment plan — not a bureaucratic credit file. Credit scores as low as 620 considered.

Frequently Asked Questions — Berkeley

What types of investment loans do you offer in Berkeley?
We offer Fix & Flip bridge loans, Ground Up Construction loans, Stabilized Bridge loans, Single Property DSCR Rental loans, and Rental Portfolio blanket loans — all available for residential investment properties (non-owner-occupied) in Berkeley and throughout Alameda County.
How fast can I close a hard money loan in Berkeley?
Most fix & flip and bridge loans in Berkeley close in 5–10 business days from completed application. Ground-up construction loans typically take 10–15 business days due to draw schedule review. Speed is our primary advantage in Berkeley's competitive investment market.
What LTV do you lend for fix-and-flip loans in Berkeley?
We lend up to 90% of purchase price and 100% of rehab costs on fix-and-flip loans in Berkeley, subject to a maximum of 75% of the after-repair value (ARV). Given Berkeley's over $1.1M median home price, this allows investors to finance the majority of their acquisition and renovation costs with minimal equity required upfront.
Do you lend on multifamily properties in Berkeley?
Yes — we lend on 1–4 unit residential investment properties in Berkeley, including single-family homes, condos, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. All properties must be non-owner-occupied investment properties. We do not lend on owner-occupied primary residences or commercial properties.
What is a DSCR loan and does it make sense for Berkeley rentals?
A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan qualifies based on the rental income the property generates, not the borrower's personal income or tax returns. For Berkeley landlords — especially self-employed investors — this removes the biggest obstacle to portfolio growth. We lend up to 80% LTV on DSCR loans in Berkeley.

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Ready to Fund Your Next Berkeley Deal?

Get pre-qualified in minutes. No income docs. No tax returns. Close in 5–10 days.

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