Investor Lender Directory
37 DSCR, hard money and private money lenders serving real estate investors. Independent listings with terms, coverage and ideal-borrower profiles — no paid placement.
Hard money lenders (35)
Institutional non-QM platforms — Wall Street-backed and fund-backed lenders with templated underwriting and standardized terms. Generally faster to scale, more predictable, broader product menus.
Renovo Financial is the largest Chicago-based hard money lender. Founded 2011, they've closed thousands of loans across the Midwest and have particularly deep penetration in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. Strong relationships with the local broker community make them a default first-call for many Chicago investors.
Kiavi Funding LLC (NMLS #1125207) was acquired by Figure Technology Solutions; the acquisition closed 1 September 2026 and DSCR loans are now originated by Figure Lending LLC dba Figure. Figure has not published a timeline for combined guidelines or pricing. Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) was one of the largest hard money lenders by volume in the country, with a tech-forward platform and fast underwriting for experienced borrowers active across Chicago and all major investor markets.
Lima One Capital is one of the deepest non-QM lenders in the country with a full product suite spanning fix-and-flip, BRRRR, rental, and new construction. Minimum DSCR is 1.00 (1.20 for best pricing). Particularly strong on the rental refi exit, which makes them a one-stop shop for BRRRR strategies.
Easy Street Capital has one of the more flexible non-QM platforms in the market, with particular strength in short-term rental DSCR underwriting (counting projected nightly revenue rather than long-term lease income). Excludes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nevada, and New York; offers same-day term sheets.
LendingOne is an established national non-QM lender with deep coverage across hard money and rental products. Covers all states and DC except Alaska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah, with 75% LTV on cash-out refinance.
RCN Capital is a national non-QM lender with capacity for larger transactions and strong experience on multi-unit and small commercial deals. Minimum DSCR is 1.00 at 680+ credit score or 1.15 at 660-679; excludes Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Nevada, and Utah. Closes in as few as 10 business days.
Anchor Loans is one of the oldest national hard money lenders. Long track record across multiple market cycles.
New Silver is a tech-forward non-QM lender with fast underwriting and accessible minimum loan sizes that suit newer investors.
Dominion Financial Services is an established lender with comfort on distressed properties and flexibility on borrower credit profiles.
Civic Financial Services is a long-standing national non-QM lender with a full product suite. PacWest Bancorp halted Civic originations and sold the platform to Roc360 in 2023, so Civic and ROC Capital are now under common ownership. 75% LTV on cash-out refinance.
Backflip combines hard money lending with deal-analysis tools — particularly useful for newer investors wanting integrated underwriting support.
Constructive Loans has particular strength in new construction and ground-up development financing across multiple states including Illinois.
Genesis Capital operates on larger-scale residential investor lending with institutional underwriting. It was acquired by New Residential Investment Corp. in December 2021 and is now a Rithm Capital company; it was previously a Goldman Sachs portfolio company.
Temple View Capital has high loan limits and capacity for commercial and multi-family deals.
ROC Capital is a Wall Street-backed national non-QM lender with broad product coverage.
Broadmark Realty Capital merged into Ready Capital Corporation in May 2023; the BRMK ticker was retired and new originations now run through Ready Capital. The figures below describe the Broadmark program as it operated before the merger and are retained for reference only — verify current terms with Ready Capital directly.
Iron Bridge Lending is a regional hard money lender with growing Midwest coverage.
Velocity Mortgage Capital specializes in non-QM rental DSCR including mixed-use and small commercial properties — categories many national lenders won't touch.
Visio Lending is one of the original DSCR specialists, with particular strength in short-term rental underwriting. Minimum DSCR of 1.00 is firm (no below-1.0 program). Uses AirDNA data for STR underwriting.
Lendai Finance specializes in foreign-national DSCR — non-US-resident investor financing on US real estate, a category most lenders won't touch.
Griffin Funding is a direct hard money and DSCR lender founded in 2013, licensed in 47 states. It lends up to $4.5M in-house with exceptions considered to $20M, and offers a no-ratio DSCR program. Published DSCR rates run 6.1%–7.5%, with a 620 minimum credit score and 0.75 minimum DSCR.
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions is a broker-only wholesale DSCR lender requiring a minimum 680 credit score and a firm 1.00 minimum DSCR. Loan sizes run $100,000 to $3,000,000. Maximum LTV is reported at 85% by one source and roughly 80% by another; this listing uses 85% — confirm the applicable limit directly with a broker. Licensed in 43 states.
CoreVest Finance is a direct DSCR lender specializing in portfolio and blanket loans across multiple properties. Minimum credit score is 620 with a 0.80 minimum DSCR. Loan sizes run $75,000 to $3,000,000 with a maximum 80% LTV. Licensed in 46 states.
Conventus is a direct DSCR lender with a short-term rental underwriting focus, licensed in California plus 44 other states (45 total). The company does not publish minimum credit score, DSCR, loan size, or rate figures in the sources reviewed; borrowers should request current terms directly.
Logan Finance offers a DSCR rental loan program through wholesale and broker origination channels. The company does not publish minimum credit score, DSCR, loan size, rate, or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed; borrowers should confirm current terms and coverage directly.
Merchants Mortgage & Trust is a direct DSCR lender with a 660 minimum credit score, 0.75 minimum DSCR, and maximum 80% LTV. The company does not publish minimum/maximum loan size or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
Park Place Finance is a direct DSCR lender licensed in most states with a 640 minimum credit score. The company does not publish minimum DSCR, loan size, LTV, or rate figures in the sources reviewed.
MoFin Lending is a direct DSCR lender licensed in 34 states with a 700 minimum credit score — the highest credit floor among the lenders added to this directory in September 2026. Minimum loan size is $150,000. The company does not publish minimum DSCR, maximum loan size, LTV, or rate figures in the sources reviewed.
LoanFunders is a direct DSCR lender with a 0.80 minimum DSCR floor (1.15 DSCR required for its best pricing tier) and a 660 minimum credit score. Minimum loan size is $100,000, with maximum LTV of 80% (75% on 2–8 unit properties). The company does not publish maximum loan size, rate, or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
OfferMarket is a direct DSCR lender with a 660 minimum credit score (680 preferred) and a 0.75 minimum DSCR. The maximum 80% LTV tier requires a 720+ credit score. The company does not publish minimum/maximum loan size, rate, or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
Deephaven Mortgage is a broker-only DSCR lender with a 660 minimum credit score and a firm 1.00 minimum DSCR. Maximum loan size is $2,000,000, with maximum LTV of 80% on purchase/rate-term and 70% on cash-out refinance. The company does not publish minimum loan size, rate, or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
A&D Mortgage offers a no-ratio DSCR program with an effective 0.00 minimum DSCR, though deals below 1.0 DSCR require a 680+ credit score (the general minimum is 620). Maximum LTV is 80%. The company does not publish minimum/maximum loan size, rate, or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
FundLoans is a broker-only DSCR lender with a $200,000 minimum and $6,000,000 maximum loan size — the largest maximum among the lenders added to this directory in September 2026. Minimum credit score is 660 with a 0.75 minimum DSCR. Maximum LTV is 80% on purchase/rate-term and 75% on cash-out refinance. The company does not publish rate or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is a broker-only DSCR lender licensed in 35 states. Its DSCR floor ranges from 0.00 to 1.00 depending on the specific program selected. Minimum credit score is 640, with loan sizes from $50,000 to $3,000,000 and maximum 80% LTV. The company does not publish rate figures in the sources reviewed.
Mortgage Capital Funding is a broker-only DSCR lender offering a no-ratio program alongside standard DSCR underwriting (0.75 minimum DSCR, 660 minimum credit score). Maximum LTV is 80% on loans up to $1,500,000 for borrowers with a 700+ credit score; overall loan size runs $150,000 to $3,000,000. The company does not publish rate or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
Private money lenders (2)
Individual lenders, smaller funds, family offices, and trust-deed investment companies. More flexible underwriting, faster close on established relationships, deal-by-deal terms.
Cogo Capital operates a private capital pool with more flexible underwriting than institutional hard money. Higher rates reflect the flexibility.
Harpoon Capital is a broker-only private money lender with no stated minimum DSCR — it will consider deals below 0.75 DSCR. Minimum credit score is 620, with loan sizes from $50,000 to $3,500,000 and maximum 85% LTV. The company does not publish rate or state-coverage figures in the sources reviewed.
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