American Heritage Lending

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Irvine
American Heritage Lending is a leading nationwide private lender specializing in fast, reliable fix-and-flip loans, ground-up construction loans, and DSCR rental loans.
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Year Founded
2004
Typical Loan Amounts
$75,000 to $3,000,000

About

Founded in 2004, American Heritage Lending (AHL) is a direct private lender based in Irvine, California, funding business-purpose loans for real estate investors from first-time flippers to experienced portfolio owners. Its programs cover fix-and-flip, bridge, ground-up construction, one-time close construction-to-perm and DSCR rental loans, with up to 95% LTC and 100% of the rehab budget on flips. AHL uses in-house valuations on most flips under $750,000 and funds construction through 24-hour digital draws.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Lending since 2004: a direct lender that has funded investors through every market cycle
  • Up to 95% LTC: fix-and-flip and ground-up loans can fund up to 100% of the rehab or construction budget
  • Fewer appraisal delays: in-house valuation on most flips under $750,000 and no appraisal on bridge loans under $1,000,000
  • 24-hour digital draws: virtual inspections keep rehab and construction funds moving
  • 0-point and deferred-point pricing: plus no prepayment penalty on short-term loans
  • First-time investors welcome: no prior flips required, with same-day prequalification
  • Purchase to hold: refinance a flip or bridge into AHL DSCR, or build-to-rent with a one-time close construction-to-perm loan

Where They Lend

Nationwide
41 States
American Heritage Lending lends to real estate investors in 41 states, excluding Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Utah, Idaho and Minnesota. AHL publishes dedicated investor loan programs for markets including California, Texas, Florida, New York, North Carolina, Georgia and Maryland.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

American Heritage Lending offers fix-and-flip, bridge, ground-up construction, one-time close construction-to-perm and DSCR rental loans for residential investment properties.
American Heritage Lending fix-and-flip loans fund up to 95% of total cost and 100% of the rehab budget, capped at 75% of ARV, with closings in as few as 10 days.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Project TypesSingle-family 1-4 units, PUDs, condos and non-warrantable condos
Loan Limits & Terms$75,000 to $3,000,000 | 12 to 18 months | Interest-only, first-lien | No prepayment penalty
Leverage Ratios (LTC/ARV)Up to 100% of Rehab Budget (Max 95% LTC / 75% ARV)
Structural AdvantagesRates from 7.99%, 0-point and deferred-point options, in-house valuation on most flips under $750,000, and closings as fast as 10 days. Tracking each draw against a Project Budgeter budget keeps reimbursements tied to completed line items.
American Heritage Lending ground-up construction loans cover up to 95% of total project cost and up to 100% of the construction budget on 12 to 18 month interest-only terms.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Project TypesSingle-family 1-4 units, PUDs, condos and non-warrantable condos, plus build-to-rent through a one-time close construction-to-perm loan
Loan Limits & TermsUp to $3,000,000 | 12 to 18 months | Interest-only, first-lien | Rates from 8.25% | 0-point and deferred-point options
Leverage Ratios (LTC)Up to 100% of construction budget (Max 95% LTC). One-time close build-to-rent: up to 87.5% LTC and 100% of construction, converting to a permanent rental loan up to 80% LTV with no second closing
Structural Advantages24-hour digital draws funded against the builder's own milestone schedule, with milestone dates easy to map in the FlipperForce Scheduler. Typical close in 2 to 3 weeks (one-time close in 2 weeks or less). First-time builders can qualify with a licensed general contractor.
American Heritage Lending DSCR rental loans qualify on property cash flow with no income docs, up to 85% LTV, a 0.75x minimum DSCR and 30- or 40-year fixed terms.
Rental DSCR FeatureStructure & Terms
Property TypesSingle-family and multifamily up to 10 units, long-term and short-term rentals
Loan Limits & Products30- and 40-year fixed with interest-only options | Contact for loan limits and rates | No prepayment penalty or up to a 3-year prepayment penalty
Leverage & CoverageUp to 85% LTV | Min DSCR 0.75x | Min credit 660
Structural AdvantagesNo income docs, typical close in 2 to 3 weeks, and a direct refinance path out of an AHL fix-and-flip or bridge loan.
American Heritage Lending bridge loans provide up to $3,000,000 at up to 80% LTV on 12 to 18 month interest-only terms, with no appraisal under $1,000,000 and closings in 10 days or less.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Use CasesPurchases, rate-term refinances and cash-out refinances on investment property, including transitional holds ahead of a DSCR refinance
Property TypesSingle-family 1-4 units, PUDs, condos and non-warrantable condos
Loan Limits & TermsUp to $3,000,000 | 12 to 18 months | Interest-only, first-lien | Contact for Rates | No prepayment penalty
Leverage Ratios (LTV/LTC)Up to 80% LTV
Structural AdvantagesNo appraisal under $1,000,000 and closings in 10 days or less, with an AHL DSCR loan available to take out the bridge once the property is leased. BRRRR investors can project the refinance DSCR in the FlipperForce BRRRR Analyzer before closing.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

American Heritage Lending qualifies investors on the property and the deal rather than tax returns, and first-time investors are welcome. Loans can close in an individual name or through an LLC or corporation, including for foreign nationals.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelsFirst-time investors welcome, no prior flips required. First-time builders qualify for ground-up loans with a licensed general contractor.
Credit Requirement660 minimum on fix-and-flip (lower with compensating factors) and DSCR. Bridge loans are asset-based with credit reviewed. No credit check is required for a preliminary term sheet.
Income VerificationAsset-based, no tax returns. Approval is driven by the property and the deal; DSCR loans qualify on rent with no income docs.
Entity RequirementIndividuals and entities such as LLCs and corporations. U.S. citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals are eligible.

Underwriting Process (How long will it take to get approved?)

AHL underwrites the purchase price, rehab scope and after-repair value, using in-house valuations on most flips under $750,000 and no appraisal on bridge loans under $1,000,000. Fix-and-flip and bridge loans close in as few as 10 days, while DSCR and construction loans typically take 2 to 3 weeks.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Initial ReviewSame-day prequalification, with a preliminary term sheet issued without a credit check.
Property ValuationIn-house valuation on most flips under $750,000 and no appraisal on bridge loans under $1,000,000. Larger deals get an expedited third-party appraisal.
Speed to CloseFix-and-flip: as fast as 10 days. Bridge: 10 days or less. One-time close: 2 weeks or less. DSCR and ground-up construction: 2 to 3 weeks.
Document ChecklistProperty details, scope of work and an experience resume. An itemized scope from the FlipperForce Rehab Estimator fits the scope-of-work requirement.

Draw Process (How long will it take to get draws?)

Rehab and construction funds are released as work is completed and verified through 24-hour digital draw inspections, with funding typically within 48 hours of approval.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemFunds released as completed work is verified. Construction draws follow the builder's own milestone schedule rather than a fixed lender schedule.
Inspection MethodVirtual digital inspections with a 24-hour inspection turnaround
Funding TurnaroundTypically within 48 hours of inspection approval
Draw FeesNot published. Contact the lender.