Contra Costa County · California

Hard Money Loans in
Kensington, CA

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

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

Kensington Real Estate Investment Market

Market Insight

Kensington is an unincorporated community perched in the hills above Berkeley and Richmond, offering panoramic San Francisco Bay views and some of the East Bay's most desirable residential character. Its proximity to UC Berkeley faculty drives perpetual demand that makes it a consistently strong rental and fix-and-flip market.

Kensington investors are primarily focused on luxury fix-and-flip, Berkeley-adjacent rental investment, and hillside Craftsman renovations. With over $2M median home price, private capital is often the fastest and most flexible financing tool available.

Fix & FlipSingle Property RentalStabilized Bridge
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Price TierLuxury
Median PriceOver $2M median home price
Investor FocusFix & Flip, Single Property Rental, Stabilized Bridge
Kensington CircleArlington AvenueColusa AvenueStratford Road

Private Loans Available in Kensington

All five loan products are available in Kensington and throughout Contra Costa County. No income docs required for DSCR loans.

Typical Kensington Investor Profile

Investor Profile

Berkeley-adjacent East Bay investors targeting Kensington's exclusive hillside enclave — a small unincorporated community with stunning Bay views, top schools, and an enclave character that keeps property values consistently high.

Speed Over Everything

In competitive markets like Kensington, 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 — Kensington

What types of investment loans do you offer in Kensington?
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 Kensington and throughout Contra Costa County.
How fast can I close a hard money loan in Kensington?
Most fix & flip and bridge loans in Kensington 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 Kensington's competitive investment market.
What LTV do you lend for fix-and-flip loans in Kensington?
We lend up to 90% of purchase price and 100% of rehab costs on fix-and-flip loans in Kensington, subject to a maximum of 75% of the after-repair value (ARV). Given Kensington's over $2M 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 Kensington?
Yes — we lend on 1–4 unit residential investment properties in Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington landlords — especially self-employed investors — this removes the biggest obstacle to portfolio growth. We lend up to 80% LTV on DSCR loans in Kensington.

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