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Hard Money Loans in Fresno, CA

Find lenders offering hard money loans in the Fresno, including Clovis, Madera, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 15 lenders.

Lenders
15
Typical Rate
9% - 12%+
Down Payment
10-25%+ cash in
Term
12-18 months
Closing Time
A few days to 1 week

Which Hard Money lenders serve Fresno?

15 lenders offering hard money loans in the Fresno, CA area.

Anchor Loans

Local

Thousand Oaks, CA

One of the largest hard money lenders in the US. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings with competitive terms for experienced investors.

$100K – $10M
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Civic Financial Services

Local

Redondo Beach, CA

Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.

$100K – $5M
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Stbridge Capital

Local

Los Angeles, CA

Private money lender in California. Bridge, fix-and-flip, and ground-up construction loans. Fast closings for experienced investors.

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Broadmark Realty Capital

Seattle, WA

Private real estate lender offering bridge, construction, and land loans. Now part of Ready Capital. Loans from $500K to $25M+.

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Constitution Lending

NJ

Hard money lender focused on new investors. Fix-and-flip and bridge loans with 9.5-12% rates. No experience required. Up to 90% LTV for renovation.

$100K – $2M
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Easy Street Capital

Austin, TX

Investment property lender specializing in fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Loans approved in 24 hours, close in 48 hours. Min credit score 600.

$75K – $5M
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Groundfloor

Atlanta, GA

Real estate lending platform offering fix-and-flip and bridge loans. Crowdfunding model provides competitive rates for borrowers.

$75K – $2M
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Lending One

Boca Raton, FL

National direct lender for real estate investors. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. $5B+ in originations.

$75K – $5M
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New Silver Lending

FL

Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.

$100K – $5M
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Park Place Finance

TX

Direct private lender with 17+ years experience. $1B+ in loans closed. Bridge loans for fix-and-flip, refinance, and cash-out.

$100K – $5M
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RCN Capital

South Windsor, CT

Nationwide private lender for fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings and flexible terms.

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Residential Capital Partners

TX

Hard money lender offering up to 85% LTV with no down payment option. Rates starting at 8.5%. Mixed-use, single-family, and multifamily.

$100K – $5M
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Tidal Loans

Houston, TX

Texas-based private money lender. Hard money, bridge, and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors nationwide.

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Aloha Capital

HI

Private lender offering DSCR rental loans with up to 80% cash-out refinance. Also provides bridge and fix-and-flip financing for investment properties.

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Temple View Capital

UT

Private lender offering DSCR rental loans, bridge financing, and fix-and-flip loans for real estate investors. Fast closings with flexible qualification criteria.

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What does the Fresno commercial real estate market look like?

Fresno is the commercial hub of California's San Joaquin Valley, the world's most productive agricultural region, and its CRE market reflects the interplay of agribusiness, healthcare, and a growing logistics sector. The Shaw Avenue corridor in north Fresno and the River Park development are the metro's primary retail and office nodes, while agricultural cold storage and food processing facilities concentrate along the Highway 99 and Golden State Boulevard corridors. Downtown Fresno has seen incremental revitalization through Opportunity Zone investment and the Fulton Street pedestrian mall reopening to vehicle traffic. The planned California High-Speed Rail station in downtown could catalyze significant transit-oriented development, though timeline uncertainty remains.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Agribusiness headquarters and food processing operations (Sun-Maid, Producers Dairy)
  • Community Regional Medical Center and Saint Agnes Medical Center health systems
  • California State University, Fresno campus and workforce development programs
  • Amazon and cold chain logistics operations along the Highway 99 corridor

Market Insight

Fresno has positioned itself as a value alternative for Central Valley distribution, with industrial lease rates running roughly one-third of Inland Empire pricing, attracting e-commerce and food logistics tenants seeking access to Northern and Central California markets.

How do hard money loans work in Fresno, California?

Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based real estate loans used when speed and collateral matter more than full bank underwriting. They are common for fix-and-flip projects, distressed acquisitions, and short bridge periods before a sale or refinance. In the Fresno metro area, borrowers can access 15 lenders offering Hard Money financing, including Clovis, Madera, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $50K to $10M with rates from 9% - 12%+.

Who should consider hard money loans?

  • Fix-and-flip investors
  • Distressed property acquisitions
  • Auction or deadline-driven closings
  • Short bridge periods before sale or refinance

What are the key requirements?

  • Property or ARV support (often capped near 70-75%)
  • Clear exit plan
  • Cash for down payment, fees, and overruns
  • Appraisal or valuation review

Advantages

  • Fast closings
  • Interest-only payments are common
  • Rehab funding is available on many deals
  • More flexible than bank underwriting

Considerations

  • Higher rates and points than bank or DSCR debt
  • Short terms with real refinance pressure
  • Property type and rural limits are common
  • Extension and draw fees can add up fast

Hard Money Loans in Fresno FAQ

How many Hard Money lenders serve Fresno, CA?
There are 15 lenders offering hard money loans in the Fresno metro area. Of these, 3 are headquartered in California, including Anchor Loans, Civic Financial Services, Stbridge Capital. Loan amounts typically range from 50K to 10M with rates from 9% - 12%+.
What are Hard Money loan rates in Fresno?
Hard Money loan rates in Fresno typically range from 9% - 12%+, though exact rates depend on factors like your credit score, the property's cash flow, and loan-to-value ratio. Down payments usually run 10-25%+ cash in, and closing can take A few days to 1 week. Compare multiple Fresno-area lenders to find the best terms for your deal.
Is hard money the same as a bridge loan?
They overlap a lot. Hard money is usually the more asset-driven, private-capital end of the bridge market, while institutional bridge debt tends to have lower pricing, bigger minimums, and more underwriting.
Can I get a hard money loan with bad credit?
Sometimes, but do not assume credit is irrelevant. Many hard money lenders still pull credit and may lower leverage or raise pricing if the score or history is weak.

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