Representative scenarios showing how private capital financing is structured for California real estate investors across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Actual deals vary based on property, equity, and borrower profile.
All funding scenarios
Los Angeles County
Investor under contract on a multifamily property. Conventional lender declined due to deferred maintenance and mixed-use zoning. Seller requiring 14-day close.
Financing Structure
Bridge Loan · 65% LTV · Interest Only · 12-Month Term
Outcome
Funded in 11 days
Orange County
Experienced investor with four financed properties seeking financing on a single-family rental. At the conventional maximum financed property count. Property cash flows at 1.3x DSCR.
Financing Structure
DSCR Loan · 70% LTV · 30-Year Term · No Income Docs
Outcome
Closed in 18 days
Riverside County
Contractor-investor purchased a distressed single-family home at auction. Property in non-lendable condition. Needed acquisition and full rehab capital to bring property to retail-ready condition.
Financing Structure
Fix and Flip · 80% of Total Cost · Draw Schedule · 12-Month Term
Outcome
Funded in 9 days
San Bernardino County
Property owner facing a maturing second trust deed with a balloon payment. Could not qualify for conventional refinance due to self-employed income documentation. Needed equity access to satisfy the balloon and avoid default.
Financing Structure
Equity Loan · 60% CLTV · 24-Month Term · Interest Only
Outcome
Balloon satisfied, default avoided
Ventura County
Real estate investor acquired a small apartment building in probate. Title issues from the estate prevented conventional financing. Property had strong equity and stable tenants.
Financing Structure
Bridge Loan · Asset-Based · 12-Month Term
Outcome
Closed during probate proceedings
Los Angeles County
Developer needed construction completion financing after their primary lender froze draws mid-project. Carrying costs accumulating. Property 70% complete with strong post-completion value.
Financing Structure
Bridge to Completion · Equity-Based · 18-Month Term
Outcome
Draws resumed within 7 days
Los Angeles County
Self-employed investor with complex tax returns sought to refinance an existing rental portfolio property. Prior lender required two years of personal returns showing sufficient income — which did not reflect actual business cash flow.
Financing Structure
DSCR Refinance · 68% LTV · 30-Year Term
Outcome
Closed without income documentation
Orange County
Investor with prior bankruptcy acquired a cosmetically distressed single-family residence. Bank declined due to credit history. Property had strong after-repair value and a clear renovation plan with licensed contractor.
Financing Structure
Fix and Flip · 75% of Total Cost · 9-Month Term
Outcome
Funded despite prior bankruptcy
Riverside County
Investor owned a free-and-clear commercial property and needed capital quickly to fund the down payment on another acquisition. Conventional HELOC process was too slow for the acquisition timeline.
Financing Structure
First Trust Deed · 55% LTV · 18-Month Term
Outcome
Capital available in 10 days
Your Situation
Does Your Deal Look Like Any of These?
If your situation resembles any of the scenarios above — or is entirely different — a conversation is enough to determine whether private capital is an option.