Contra Costa County · California

Hard Money Loans in
Richmond, CA

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

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

Richmond Real Estate Investment Market

Market Insight

Richmond's waterfront Point Richmond neighborhood and proximity to major ferry terminals make it an emerging investment market. Fix-and-flip investors find the city's older housing stock offers some of the most significant upside in the East Bay.

Richmond investors are primarily focused on fix-and-flip, multifamily value-add, and emerging neighborhood investment. With over $600K median home price, private capital is often the fastest and most flexible financing tool available.

Fix & FlipSingle Property RentalRental Portfolio
CountyContra Costa County
StateCalifornia
Price TierModerate-High
Median PriceOver $600K median home price
Investor FocusFix & Flip, Single Property Rental, Rental Portfolio
Point RichmondSeacliffHilltopEl Cerrito PlazaIron Triangle

Private Loans Available in Richmond

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

Typical Richmond Investor Profile

Investor Profile

Contrarian investors identifying significant upside potential in Point Richmond's waterfront character and broader Richmond's proximity to the new EB-5 immigration-driven development wave.

Speed Over Everything

In competitive markets like Richmond, 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 — Richmond

What types of investment loans do you offer in Richmond?
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 Richmond and throughout Contra Costa County.
How fast can I close a hard money loan in Richmond?
Most fix & flip and bridge loans in Richmond 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 Richmond's competitive investment market.
What LTV do you lend for fix-and-flip loans in Richmond?
We lend up to 90% of purchase price and 100% of rehab costs on fix-and-flip loans in Richmond, subject to a maximum of 75% of the after-repair value (ARV). Given Richmond's over $600K 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 Richmond?
Yes — we lend on 1–4 unit residential investment properties in Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond landlords — especially self-employed investors — this removes the biggest obstacle to portfolio growth. We lend up to 80% LTV on DSCR loans in Richmond.

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Ready to Fund Your Next Richmond Deal?

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

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