Equity Funding Source

California Private Lending · Est. 2007 · CA DRE #01835370

Hard money loans.
Approved in 24 hours.

Private real estate lending arranged for California property owners, buyers, and developers. Rates from 8.99%. Equity-based approvals, no income verification required.

  • $750M+
    Loans Arranged
  • 24 hrs
    Avg. Approval
  • 18+ yrs
    In Private Lending
  • 8.99%
    Rates From

How it works

Funding made simple.

Three steps from application to funded deal.

  1. Step 1

    Apply online

    Complete our short application. Tell us about the property and your equity position. No income docs required for most loans.

    5 min form
  2. Step 2

    Get approved

    Our team reviews your application and issues a term sheet, typically within 24 hours of receiving a complete file.

    24-hr turnaround
  3. Step 3

    Close & fund

    Sign your loan documents, complete escrow, and receive your funds. We move fast so you don’t miss the deal.

    Funds disbursed

Who we serve

Who we work with.

Borrowers

Need a fast, flexible loan?

We arrange loans based on equity, not paperwork. Single-family, multi-family, land, construction, and commercial properties considered. 1st, 2nd, and junior lien positions available.

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Investors

Earn secured, high-yield returns.

Invest in California real estate notes yielding 8.99% to 12%. Whole and fractional positions available. Your capital secured by deeds of trust in 1st, 2nd, and junior positions.

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Referring Brokers

Partner with us. Earn more.

Submit deals, track your pipeline, and earn competitive referral fees. Fast turnaround means your clients close, and come back.

Broker Portal

Loan programs

What we arrange.

We arrange loans across California on a wide range of property types and scenarios.

Purchase

Single-family · Multi-family · Condo · Land

Refinance / Cash-out

Bridge loans · Equity extraction · Payoff existing hard money

Construction

Ground-up · Entitlement · Tract development

Commercial

Industrial · Mixed-use · Apartment buildings

Loan parameters
Loan amounts
$100K to $5M+
LTV
Up to 65%
Rates
8.99% to 12%
Terms
6 to 24 months
Points
2 to 4
Lien position
1st, 2nd, junior
Properties
CA only

LTV varies by lien position and total encumbrance.

Proof

Recent transactions.

A sample of deals we’ve closed. Full portfolio available in the investor portal.

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Malibu, CA
Funded 8.99% 20% LTV

Malibu, CA

Single-family residential

$500,000 1st TD
Closed in 9 days
Chula Vista, CA
Funded 10.5% 55% CLTV

Chula Vista, CA

Luxury residential

$100,000 1st TD
Closed in 14 days
Montebello, CA
Funded 9.25% 45% LTV

Montebello, CA

Coastal residential

$477,000 1st TD
Closed in 12 days

Rate & payment estimator

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Trust & credentials

Licensed, experienced, and local.

Equity Funding Source has been arranging private real estate loans in California since 2007. As a California-licensed loan arranger working with a network of private investors, family trusts, and family offices, we deliver faster decisions and a single point of contact from application through funding. We arrange loans in 1st, 2nd, and junior lien positions.

Ready to move on your deal?

Applications reviewed within 24 hours. No commitment required.