FIX & FLIP LOANS · California (CA) Underwriting Matrix

California Fix and Flip Loans (Up to 90% Purchase LTC + 100% Rehab Financing) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

California Fix & Flip Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 90% Purchase + 100% Rehab (75% ARV Cap) across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.25% – 11.25% Interest-Only (12 – 18 Months Interest-Only (No Prepayment Penalty), 620 – 660+ FICO min FICO, 7 – 10 Business Days close). In California (CA), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924) statutory framework (120–135 days-day average timeline), a 0.75% average property tax rate (~$466/mo at the $745,000 state median), and $510/$100K hazard insurance (~$317/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 90% Purchase + 100% Rehab (75% ARV Cap)
Min FICO: 620 – 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
9.25% – 11.25% Interest-Only
12 – 18 Months Interest-Only (No Prepayment Penalty)
CA Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924)
120–135 days days avg timeline
CA Avg Tax & Ins
0.75% Tax
$510/$100K Hazard Ins

How Fix & Flip Loans Work in California (CA)

Fix and flip loans finance both the distressed property purchase (up to 85%–90% of purchase price) and 100% of the renovation budget via milestone draw reimbursements, capped at 70%–75% of After-Repair Value (ARV). Interest is charged only on disbursed funds on select wholesale shelves, with zero prepayment penalty upon resale or DSCR refinance.

1. California Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $745,000 (75% LTV = $558,750) with Form 1007 rent of $4,950/mo and multifamily rent of $2,650/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

California operates under a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924) regime (120–135 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (7 – 10 Business Days)

Close in your California LLC or Delaware LLC registered in CA with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

California County-Level Property Tax & Insurance Hubs (10)

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