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Fix and Flip Loans in California

For California investors: up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab budget. Short-term, interest-only money to buy and renovate homes you plan to sell or rent, from our office in Los Angeles.

Anatoliy KanevskyAnatoliy KanevskyFounder · NMLS #2775380

Fix and flip terms

Purchase price financed
Up to 90%
Rehab budget financed
100%, released in draws
Loan vs. after-repair value
70–75% max
Loan amount
$50K – $3M
Term
12 months, interest only 18–24 months for additions and ADUs
Prepayment penalty
None
Credit score
From 660 680 for first-time investors
First flip
Yes, with 680+ credit

What is a fix and flip loan?

A fix and flip loan is a short-term, interest-only loan that finances the purchase and renovation of an investment property. Part of the purchase price is funded at closing, the renovation budget is held back and released in draws as work is completed, and the loan is repaid when the property is sold or refinanced, typically within 12 months.

How much can I borrow on a fix and flip?

Up to 90% of the purchase price plus 100% of the rehab budget, as long as the total loan stays within 70% of the after-repair value (75% for qualifying experienced investors). Here is the math on a typical deal:

Fix and flip loan sizing example
Example dealAmount
Purchase price$500,000
Rehab budget$100,000
After-repair value (ARV)$800,000
90% of the purchase, funded at closing$450,000
100% of the rehab, released in draws$100,000
Total loan$550,000
ARV check: 70% of $800,000$560,000 — the loan fits
Your cash to close$50,000 + closing costs and one month of interest reserve

Illustration only; your terms depend on experience, credit and the project.

Fix and flip leverage by experience

The more projects you have completed in the last three years, the more of the purchase price is financed and the heavier the renovation can be.

Fix and flip leverage by experience (initial loan as a share of the purchase price)
Projects in the last 3 yearsCredit fromLight / moderate rehabHeavy rehabAdditions, ADUs, expansionRehab budget up to
None (first flip)68075%–90% of purchase——$100,000
1–268080%–90% of purchase75%—2× your largest project, max $500K
3–466085%–90% of purchase80%–85%80%, no ADUs (680+ credit)2× your largest project, max $500K
5–966090%85%85% (680+ credit)2× your largest project, max $500K
10+66090%90%85% (680+ credit)2× your largest project, max $500K

What you will need

  • An LLC or corporation as the borrower; owners sign a personal guarantee
  • The purchase contract (and the full assignment chain if a wholesaler is involved)
  • A scope of work and rehab budget, plus your track record of past projects
  • Entity documents: articles, EIN letter, operating agreement and certificate of good standing
  • Funds for the down payment, closing costs and at least one month of interest reserve

What happens after you send a deal

Same person from the first call to the payoff.

  1. We look at the numbersAddress, price, budget, what it will sell or rent for, and your track record. By form or by phone. No application and no credit check yet.
  2. You get a straight answerWhich program fits and roughly how much leverage to expect, before you pay for an appraisal. If the deal doesn’t work, we say so.
  3. Written termsCredit is checked with a soft pull that doesn’t touch your score. Then we order the appraisal and line up title, insurance and your entity documents.
  4. Close in your LLCThe rehab budget is released through draws you request online as work is completed.
Anatoliy Kanevsky, founder of West Coast Capital Mortgage

Send me the flip first

Send me the address, what you’re paying, the rehab budget and what it will sell for. I’ll tell you how much of that the loan covers and how much cash you need to bring, before you pay for an appraisal.

Anatoliy Kanevsky, founder · NMLS #2775380 · CA DRE #01385024 Direct line 310-686-5053 · Burbank office

Questions about fix and flip loans

Can I get a loan for my first flip?
Yes. First-time investors can get up to 90% of the price plus 100% of a light or moderate rehab, depending on credit. Licensed agents and contractors start with experience credit.
How much do I need to put down?
Usually 10% to 25% of the price, plus closing costs. The rehab is financed at 100%.
What credit score do I need?
From 660, or 680 for first-time investors.
Do I pay interest on the whole loan?
No. On loans of $100,000 or more you pay interest only on the money drawn.
How do I get the rehab or construction money?
The budget is held back at closing and released in draws as the work is done: you request a draw online, an inspection confirms the progress and the funds go out.
Is there a prepayment penalty?
No. Pay it off whenever you sell or refinance.
Can I refinance a flip that is already underway?
Yes, for experienced investors with a project that is at least half done.
Can I finance a wholesale deal?
Yes, with an assignment fee of up to 20% of the price.
What properties can I flip with this loan?
Single-family homes, townhomes and small multi-unit properties, from cosmetic updates to full gut renovations, plus additions and ADUs for experienced investors.
Can I keep the property as a rental when the work is done?
Yes. Once it is rented, refinance into a 30-year DSCR or portfolio loan, qualified on the rent.
Do I need an LLC or corporation?
Yes, the loan closes in your LLC or corporation. No entity yet? Set one up before closing.
Which states do you lend in?
California, Florida and Texas. For investment property in other states, see West Coast Capital Investment, our investor-lending site, where you can check availability for your property. Terms can vary by market, and we confirm what applies to your property on the first call.

Not quite this deal?

Have a flip under contract?

Send the address, purchase price, rehab budget and ARV. You’ll hear how much leverage to expect before you pay for an appraisal.

Anatoliy KanevskyAnatoliy Kanevsky reviews investor deals himself. Direct line 310-686-5053

Business-purpose loans only. The programs on this page finance non-owner-occupied investment property purchased or refinanced by an LLC or corporation. They are not available for personal, family or household purposes or for a home you live in. Owners typically sign a personal guarantee. Loans are made or arranged by West Coast Capital Mortgage (NMLS #2817729, CA DRE Corporation License #02440065) and funded by our private lender. Figures are program maximums under current program guidelines as of November 5, 2026. Actual leverage, loan amount, rate, term and eligibility depend on experience, credit, liquidity, the property, the market and underwriting. Some markets receive lower leverage or are not eligible, and programs change without notice. Nothing on this page is an offer of credit, a rate quote or a commitment to lend.