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HARD MONEY LOANS IN
California

California is one of the most expensive places to invest and live in. Fortunately, when flipping homes, the return on investment can also be high. In fact, the Golden State boasts the highest return in the country. And as the largest hard money lender in the nation, Kiavi provides you with the convenience of your lender next door, with the investing prowess of a large one. Discover more about real estate investing and hard money loans in California.

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HARD MONEY LOANS IN
California

2018 California Flipping Statistics

Uncover more about what you need to know about housing flipping in California. Whether you are flipping in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or Santa Barbara, there is an opportunity to scale your business and flourish.

Median Price of Homes Sold
$491,100
113% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL MEDIAN
Number of Homes Purchased for a Flip
37,317 homes
11% OF HOMES FLIPPED IN THE UNITED STATES
Median Age of Flipped Homes
52 years old
10 YEARS OLDER THAN THE NATIONAL MEDIAN
% of Flips Financed with a Loan
50%
14.4 PERCENTAGE POINTS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL PERCENTAGE
Median Loan Amount
$356,000
103% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL MEDIAN
Median Profit Per Flip
$103,000
61% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL MEDIAN
Total Number of Active Flippers
18,445 flippers
13% OF ACTIVE FLIPPERS IN THE UNITED STATES
Total Number of New Flippers
3,786 new flippers
17% OF THE NEW FLIPPERS IN THE UNITED STATES
% of Flippers Who Flip Outside of State
9%
2 PERCENTAGE POINTS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL PERCENTAGE
Median Number of Days it Takes to Flip a House
125 days
8 DAYS LONGER THAN THE NATIONAL MEDIAN
% of Flips Less Than the National Average Sq. Ft.
87%
6 PERCENTAGE POINTS LOWER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
Median Number of Flips Per Borrower in State
2 flips
SAME MEDIAN NUMBER OF FLIPPERS ACROSS THE U.S.
Top 10 California Flipping Counties
Check out the top counties in California ranked by the largest communities of flippers and discover the number of flips in each.
Rank County # of flips 2018 Median Profit per Flip
1 Los Angeles 9,451 $135k
2 San Diego 3,542 $127k
3 Riverside 3,196 $79k
4 San Bernadino 2,611 $85k
5 Sacramento 2,432 $126k
6 Orange 2,023 $88k
7 Kern 1,347 $45k
8 Fresno 1,268 $72k
9 Contra Costa 1,122 $200k
10 Alameda 1,095 $133k
LendingHome: The Proven Source for California Hard Money Loans

Discover the unique benefits that can be yours when obtaining a hard money loan in California through Kiavi. We are making an impact across the Golden State by supporting every level of investor, from passionate hobbyists to professional house flippers. No matter what city you are flipping in, rest assured we can provide the capital you need to start and grow your real estate investment business.

Experience the LendingHome Difference

Kiavi issued $438 million of hard money loans in California last year which makes up 20% of the fix-and-flip bridge loans in the state.1 We offer competitive hard money loan terms up to 90% of the purchase price, up to 125% rehabilitation with holdback, and fund up to $1 million per deal or $3 million across multiple deals. And with a simplified process, a premium technology, and a knowledgeable staff to offer support–we are the real estate investing partner that helps our California community grow portfolios, increase profits, and close deals in as few as 5 days.

interest Rate as Low as
7.95%*
Max Leverage
90% LTC
Loan amount at a time
$3 million
Time to close as few as
5 days
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Why You Should Invest in California's Real Estate Market

From beaches to mountains, to wine country, to farmland, to dynamic cities—California has it all. Additionally, many people move to this coastal state for the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, the beach life in San Diego, the technology industry in Silicon Valley, and farms in the Central Valley. There are numerous attractive spots in California, and paired with the unbeatable weather, it creates an excellent place to dive into house flipping. California also offers a variety of property types for flipping and investment strategies, so you can keep your real estate portfolio diversified.

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* Interest rates as low as 6.5% for borrowers with a 720+ FICO score, a property in California, and 5+ verified exits.
1 Data derived from information from Attom Data Solutions, RealtyTrac, and Zillow.com. Disclaimer: The content above is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax, savings, financial, or legal advice.
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