Hard Money Loan Lending Parameters

FK CAPITAL FUND is a bridge lender and wholesale hard money lender based in San Clemente, California. We successfully serve California’s bridge lending market by providing short-term hard money loans secured by commercial and residential real estate. Our financing is fast, flexible and structured around each individual client. We come from a background of real estate development, investing, and real estate law. Our knowledge of the real estate market enables us to create a niche that is win-win for everyone.

Traditional Hard Money Program

This traditional hard money loan program is for both residential and commercial properties.

Interest Rates: As Low as 8.99%
LTV: Up to 70%
Lien Position: 1st & 2nd Trust Deeds
Loan Fee: 0 – 2 Pts
Commitment Fees: None
Loan Amount: $50,000 and Up
Loan Term: Up to 36 Months
Documentation: Stated Income
Underwriting Times: 48 Hours
Closing Times: As little as 3 days
Geography: California Only

General Guidelines

– Brokers Accepted.

– Will make exceptions up to 120 months.

– Par pricing options available on most loan offers.

– Strong verifiable income is a compensating factor.

– 75% LTV Allowed via 1st & 2nd trust deed

– Closing in 3-7 days requires a full file at submission

– 2nd Trust Deeds must be subordinate to institutional 1st

Submission Requirements

Online Submission Form
1003 Application or 1003 Worksheet
Credit Report or Verbal of Credit Score

Profit and Loss (.xls) (commercial only)
Rent Roll – MF (.xls) (multifamily only)
Rent Roll – Com (.xls) (commercial only)
Color Photos, MLS Listing, or Appraisal
Mortgage Statement on 1st (2nd TD’s Only)

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High LTV Investor Rehab Loan Program ‘Fix & Flip’

FK Capital Fund offers a unique high LTV / ARV loan program specifically tailored to rehab investors. The below term sheet represents a closed transaction and in this case calculates out to over 120% loan-to-cost which enables investors to purchase many more properties than your average hard money or conventional loan. This translates to 65% of the After Repaired Value. All loans require cash equity into the transaction from the loan sponsor. Here is a real-world example of the program:

Purchase Price $85,000
After Repair Value: $160,000
Loan Amount: $105,000 (65% of ARV)
Interest Rate: Starting at 11%
Interest Reserve: 3 – 12 Months
Points: Starting at 4 Points
Site Inspection Fee: $250 – $1500
Loan Term: 6 – 24 Months
Geography: California Only
Fund Control: $20,000
Closing Times: 14 Days from Site Inspection
Funds to Close: $17,000

General Guidelines

Prefer Southern CA.

65% of ARV or a Minimum of 15% of Total Cost from Sponsor.

Submission Requirements

Online Submission Form
1003 Application or 1003 Worksheet
Credit Report or Verbal of Credit Score
Rehab Budget

Color Photos, MLS Listing, or Appraisal

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Construction Loans

The strength/experience of the principal/sponsor is a key component for this private money construction loan program. Typically we will lend up to 75% of the cost of the project. We will focus on shovel/ready construction projects.

Interest Rates: As Low as 9.99%
LTV: Up to 75% of Cost
Lien Position: 1st Trust Deeds Only
Loan Fee: Starting at 2 pts
Commitment Fees: CBC
Loan Amount: $500,000 and Up
Loan Term: Up to 24 Months w/ Extensions
Documentation: Stated Income
Underwriting Times: 48 Hours
Closing Times: 30 Days+/-
Geography: CA Only

General Guidelines

Brokers Accepted for All Loans < $2M.

For Loans > $2M, FK must deal directly with client.  Fees collected for referring broker by agreement.

Will consider outside of California for loans > $5M.

Strong verifiable income is a compensating factor.

Submission Requirements

Executive Summary
1003 Application or Financial Statement
Credit Report or Verbal of FICO Score
Resume of Borrower

Status of the Escrow (if applicable)
Description of Current Improvements
Description of Future Improvements
3D Renderings (if available)
PDF Copy of Plans (if available)
Rough Budget

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Land Loans

Generally, land loans are offered to borrowers who have a specific strategy with the land itself, not for land banking or cash out for other investments.

Interest Rates: As Low as 9.99%
LTV: Up to 50%
Lien Position: 1st Trust Deeds Only
Loan Fee: Starting at 2 pts
Commitment Fees: CBC
Loan Amount: $100,000 and Up
Loan Term: Up to 24 Months w/ Extensions
Documentation: Stated Income
Underwriting Times: 48 Hours
Closing Times: 30 Days+/-
Geography: CA Only

General Guidelines

50% max LTV for infill lots

Lower LTV offered for acreage

Submission Requirements

Online Submission Form
1003 Application or 1003 Worksheet
Credit Report or Verbal of Credit Score
Color Photos, MLS Listing, or Appraisal

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