Grand FundingLLC
California's Direct Hard Money Lender

California Hard Money Loans — Speed When Banks Say No

Rates, points, loan sizing, leverage, and final terms are provided only after Grand Funding reviews the specific transaction. This website is not a commitment to lend.

24hr
Approval Decision
3–5
Days to Fund
Custom
Loan sizing
Review
Documentation
California Deal? Let's Fund It.
Same-day deal review. No obligation. Credit review is transaction-specific.

No spam. Credit review is transaction-specific. Fast, straight answers.

24-hr Approval DecisionDirect Private Lender40+ Years ExperienceFund in 3–5 Days

Why do California investors choose Grand Funding?

The speed and flexibility California real estate demands

CA Banks Are Slow. We Aren't.

California properties move fast and competition is fierce. Traditional banks take 30-60 days. We close in 3-5. When a deal needs to happen, we make it happen.

Documentation After Review

Credit, income, experience, and documentation requirements are determined after review of the specific transaction.

Direct Lender

No brokers, no middlemen, no approval committees. You talk directly to the decision-maker. That's how deals get done in California's competitive market.

High-Value Deal Review for CA Markets

Larger California transactions are reviewed individually based on the property, requested financing, and exit strategy.

Recent California Funded Deals

Fast funding from San Diego to LA

San Diego, CA2nd Position
$100,000
Closed in 5 days
Investor needed equity access without refinancing low-rate first. Clean second position, fast execution.
Los Angeles, CAFix & Flip
$780,000
Closed in 7 days
SFR in the San Fernando Valley. Bank couldn't move in time — we closed with 10 days to spare on the contract.
Chula Vista, CABridge
$425,000
Closed in 5 days
Bridge to close fast on a south San Diego acquisition. Borrower refinanced with conventional lender 4 months later.
Riverside, CAConstruction
$1,500,000
Closed in 12 days
New residential construction in the Inland Empire. Draw structure after project review, experienced builder, clean title.

How does hard money lending work in California?

Three steps from application to funded

1

Submit Online

Fill out our short form with the property address, loan type, amount, and exit. We can also take a quick call if you prefer.

~10 minutes
2

Get Your Term Sheet

In-house review of property value and exit strategy. Clear term sheet in 24 hours. No waiting for committees.

Within 24 hours
3

Close & Fund

Closing through a California title company. Funds wire within 3–5 business days from doc execution.

3–5 business days

What should California investors know about hard money loans?

Common questions from California real estate investors

Can you get a hard money loan in California?

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Yes. Grand Funding provides hard money loans throughout California including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and the Inland Empire. We offer 24-hour approvals and fund most California loans within 3-5 business days with Documentation determined after review.

What California cities does Grand Funding serve?

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We primarily serve San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific California market and deal type.

How does a California hard money loan work?

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A hard money loan is short-term real estate financing secured by real property. Credit, income, experience, and documentation requirements are determined after review of the specific transaction. Grand Funding's published process targets decisions within 24 hours and funding within 3-5 business days after approval; actual timing depends on the transaction.

Do I need income documentation for a California hard money loan?

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Credit, income, experience, and documentation requirements are determined after review of the specific transaction. This is especially valuable for California investors who are self-employed or show low taxable income despite strong assets and equity.

What are typical hard money loan rates in California?

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Rates, points, loan sizing, leverage, and final terms are provided only after Grand Funding reviews the specific transaction. This website is not a commitment to lend.

Ready to Fund Your California Deal?

24-hour approval. 3-5 day funding. Documentation determined after review.

Project Snapshot

Run the property numbers before you call.

Based only on the values you enter
$120,000
Estimated gross project spread
Purchase price
$450,000
Renovation budget
$80,000
Total planned cost
$530,000
Expected value after work
$650,000
Send the deal for a direct review →

Planning tool only. It does not estimate a loan amount, rate, points, fees, leverage, approval, or final terms. Contact Logan at (602) 935-0371 for a transaction-specific review.

California Market Reality

Time-Sensitive California Real Estate Transitions

California timelines are unforgiving — 10-day closes, non-contingent offers, and 1031 exchange clocks don't wait for conventional underwriting. Grand Funding approves in 24 hours and funds in days on qualified deals. We know LA, San Diego, Orange County, and the Bay Area well enough to price risk accurately and move fast.

Scenarios: 1031 identification deadlines, probate sales, seller financing replacements, short-fuse REO purchases.

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LA County & San Diego

Los Angeles and San Diego Fix-and-Flip Financing

Rates, points, loan sizing, leverage, and final terms are provided only after Grand Funding reviews the specific transaction. This website is not a commitment to lend.

Most active zones: South Bay, San Fernando Valley, Orange County coastal, North County San Diego.

Fix & Flip Terms

Bridge & Second Position

California Bridge and Second Position Loans for Equity Access

Rates, points, loan sizing, leverage, and final terms are provided only after Grand Funding reviews the specific transaction. This website is not a commitment to lend.

Typical use: Down payment on next acquisition, funding the rehab on property #2, tax-advantaged restructures.

Second Position Terms

Why Private Over Bank

Why California Investors Move from Banks to Private Lending

A California conventional loan can take 45–60 days from application to funding and still fall apart at appraisal. Private lending eliminates the question marks: direct lender, decision in 24 hours, no underwriting committee, no layered appraiser disputes. You trade a slightly higher rate for certainty of close — which is often the difference between winning and losing the deal.

When it fits: Non-QM borrowers, foreign nationals, recent LLC formations, asset-rich/income-light profiles, speed-critical acquisitions.

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Deal Clarity

What It Takes to Close With Us

We review each transaction individually. Here are common scenarios and the information used to begin a transaction-specific review.

Who this is for

Serious real estate investors

  • Fix-and-flip operators with a track record or strong deal
  • Buy-and-hold investors scaling a rental portfolio
  • Builders and spec developers funding ground-up projects
  • 1031 exchange buyers on a tight timeline
  • Self-employed borrowers banks won't fit
  • Experienced operators pulling equity for the next deal

Common Deal Scenarios

The shapes of deals we fund

  • 7–14 day closes on auction or off-market purchases
  • Distressed or value-add properties below conventional standards
  • Cross-collateral bridges using equity in a different property
  • Construction draws on permitted ground-up or heavy rehab
  • Cash-out refi on rented SFR / multifamily portfolios
  • Second-position loans when the first mortgage is untouchable

What we need to review

To issue a same-day term sheet

  • Property address and purchase price (or current value)
  • Rehab budget if applicable
  • Exit strategy: flip, refi, lease, sell to retail buyer
  • Photos or inspection report if available
  • Your experience summary — deals closed, roles held
  • Entity that will hold title (LLC, trust, individual)
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Quick Answers

Loan Clarity

The questions serious investors ask before they pick up the phone. Straight answers, no runaround.

Can you get a hard money loan in California?

California hard money loans are available statewide through Grand Funding LLC, covering San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and the Inland Empire. They offer 24-hour approvals and fund most California loans within 3-5 business days with Documentation determined after review.

What California cities does Grand Funding serve?

California coverage includes San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Call to confirm availability for your specific market.

Do I need a California real estate license to get a hard money loan?

A California real estate license is not required for borrowers seeking hard money financing. You need to own or be purchasing real property that serves as collateral for the loan.

How does a California hard money loan work?

A hard money loan is short-term real estate financing secured by real property. Credit, income, experience, and documentation requirements are determined after review of the specific transaction. Grand Funding's published process targets decisions within 24 hours and funding within 3-5 business days after approval; actual timing depends on the transaction.

What are typical hard money loan rates in California?

Rates, points, loan sizing, leverage, and final terms are provided only after Grand Funding reviews the specific transaction. This website is not a commitment to lend.

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