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About

$200M+
Capital Deployed
300+
Properties Funded
Armitage Street is a Chicago-based balance sheet lender founded by Yan Pesotskiy, specializing in fast residential and commercial real estate financing for fix-and-flip investors, developers, and builders across the Chicagoland market. With 80+ years of combined team experience across lending, finance, construction, and asset management, the firm has originated $200M+ in loans and funded 300+ projects since inception. As a direct balance sheet lender, Armitage Street deploys its own capital and never sells loans to third parties. This means no committee delays, no third-party report requirements, and no appraisals on any deal. Their in-house construction team - led by Head of Construction Igor Pesotskiy - conducts on-site inspections, enabling draws funded within 24 hours of the requested inspection date. Armitage Street offers residential loans from $300K on SFR, multifamily, condo, and mixed-use properties, as well as commercial loans from $2M+ for ground-up construction and commercial bridge transactions. The firm also provides custom solutions including developer credit enhancement, note-on-note financing, and note purchases. The company holds a perfect 5.0 Google rating from verified borrower reviews.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Draws funded within 24 hours of inspection - in-house construction team conducts same-day on-site walkthroughs, releasing draws faster than any other Chicagoland lender
  • 48-hour commitment, close in under 7 days - fastest underwriting and loan commitment in the Chicagoland area, enabling investors to compete on speed with cash buyers
  • No appraisal required on any deal - eliminates the single biggest source of delay in real estate financing; residential and commercial projects close without waiting on third-party reports
  • Direct balance sheet lender - loan is never sold - Armitage Street deploys its own capital and retains the loan through payoff, providing consistent servicing and a single point of contact
  • In-house construction expertise (80+ years combined) - Igor Pesotskiy leads the construction team; this depth of field knowledge enables common-sense underwriting on complex rehab and ground-up projects that algorithmic lenders can't assess accurately
  • Perfect 5.0 Google rating across 300+ funded projects - consistent borrower satisfaction and repeat client base across the Chicagoland investment community
  • Custom solutions beyond standard bridge lending - developer credit enhancement, note-on-note financing, and note purchases provide capital solutions that no other local lender offers

Where They Lend

Local
Illinois (Chicagoland)
Chicagoland area focus. Lends on residential SFR, multifamily, condo, and mixed-use investment properties. Commercial loans for ground-up construction and bridge transactions. No owner-occupied properties; all loans are business purpose only.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Renovation and new construction: up to 85% LTC. Bridge and cash-out: up to 80% LTC / 75% LTV. Cash-out refinance: up to 75% LTV. All residential: $300K+ minimum. Commercial: $2M+ minimum. Business purpose only, no owner-occupied properties.
Armitage Street fix-and-flip loans fund up to 85% LTC on Chicago-area residential investment properties from $300K with no appraisal required. Same-day pre-approval, 48-hour commitment, and closing in under 7 days. Draws funded within 24 hours of inspection.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTC (Renovation)Up to 85% LTC
Minimum Loan Amount$300,000+
Property TypesSingle family, multifamily, condominium, mixed-use
Appraisal RequiredNever - no formal appraisals on any deal
Pre-ApprovalSame day via one-page application
Speed to CloseUnder 7 days from complete checklist | 48-hour commitment
Draw Funding TimeWithin 24 hours of requested inspection date
Income VerificationNone - no personal financials or tax returns required
Lender TypeDirect balance sheet lender - loan is never sold
Armitage Street funds ground-up construction for residential and commercial projects in the Chicagoland market with up to 85% LTC. In-house construction expertise with 80+ years combined experience. No appraisals, no third-party reports, draws within 24 hours of inspection.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTC (Construction Costs)Up to 85% LTC
Minimum Loan Amount$300,000+ residential | $2,000,000+ commercial
Property TypesResidential SFR, multifamily, condo, mixed-use and commercial ground-up
Appraisal RequiredNever
Construction OversightIn-house construction team led by Igor Pesotskiy conducts all on-site inspections and draw reviews
Draw Funding TimeWithin 24 hours of requested inspection date
Geographic FocusChicagoland area | 300+ projects funded | $200M+ total originations
Lender TypeDirect balance sheet lender - loan is never sold to third parties
Armitage Street bridge and cash-out loans fund up to 80% LTC and 75% LTV on Chicagoland investment properties from $300K. 48-hour commitment, closing in under 7 days, no appraisal required, and no personal financials needed.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTC (Bridge)Up to 80% LTC
Max LTV (Cash-Out)Up to 75% LTV
Minimum Loan Amount$300,000+
Property TypesSingle family, multifamily, condominium, mixed-use
Commitment Speed48-hour commitment - fastest in Chicagoland
Speed to CloseUnder 7 days from complete checklist
Appraisal RequiredNever
Income VerificationNone - no personal financials or tax returns required
Lender TypeBalance sheet lender - loan is never sold
Don't lose the deal waiting on financing. Apply now and get pre-approved today.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

Armitage Street qualifies borrowers on the strength of the asset and the project scope. No personal financials, tax returns, or appraisals required. One-page application with same-day pre-approval available.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelAll experience levels accepted. Armitage Street works with first-time investors through experienced developers across the Chicagoland market.
Income VerificationNo Personal Financials or Tax Returns Required. One-page application; qualifying is based on the asset and project, not personal income history.
Appraisal RequiredNever. Armitage Street does not require a formal appraisal on any loan, enabling same-day pre-approvals and closings in under 7 days.
Business PurposeInvestment Properties Only. All loans are business purpose; no owner-occupied or personal-use properties.

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

Armitage Street offers the fastest underwriting and commitment in the Chicagoland area. 48-hour commitment from a one-page application. No third-party reports, no appraisals, no personal financials. Closings in under 7 days from receipt of all checklist items.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
ApplicationOne-page application. No personal financials or tax returns required at any stage.
Pre-ApprovalSame-day pre-approval on a complete one-page application submission.
Commitment48-hour commitment - fastest in Chicagoland. No third-party reports or appraisals required.
Property ValuationNo appraisal ever. In-house team evaluates property and project scope directly.
Speed to CloseClosing in under 7 days after receipt of all checklist items. Smooth closings guaranteed.

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

Armitage Street funds draws within 24 hours of the requested inspection date. An experienced construction professional from their team conducts on-site walkthroughs, ensuring fast verification and same-day draw release for repeat borrowers using the electronic paperwork system.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor completes a phase of work and requests a draw; Armitage Street funds upon inspection approval.
Inspection MethodOn-site walkthrough by Armitage Street's in-house construction professional. Electronic draw paperwork available for repeat borrowers.
Funding TurnaroundDraws funded within 24 hours of the requested inspection date - one of the fastest draw timelines of any Chicagoland lender.
Construction OversightIgor Pesotskiy, Head of Construction, leads the inspection team. 80+ years combined team construction and finance experience backing every draw review.