ARV Finance

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About

ARV Finance Inc. is a La Jolla, California-based private lender founded by Neil Dutta - former co-founder of Apollo Realty Investments, one of San Diego's largest fix-and-flip operators with hundreds of completed renovation projects. Built specifically for high-volume residential investors, ARV Finance offers fix-and-flip bridge, ADU construction, and multifamily bridge loans across the San Diego market. ARV's flagship differentiators: same-day rehab draws and 48-hour close capability - built by operators who understand that contractor timelines and capital velocity are the real constraints on a flipper's growth. The executive team includes COO Matt Levine (alternative lending executive), CFO Kristy Fukuda, and CLO Gina Donatoni (formerly COO of Patch Lending and FVP at PennyMac). Licensed under California Finance Lender Law (CFL #60DBO-208416).

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • ADU specialists — one of the few lenders actively financing accessory dwelling unit construction in California
  • California-only focus — deep local expertise across SoCal, NorCal, and Bay Area investment markets
  • ARV-focused underwriting — lending anchored on after-repair value gives investors maximum leverage on high-upside CA deals
  • La Jolla HQ — San Diego-based with strong connections to the premium SoCal coastal and inland investment market

Where They Lend

Local
California Only
ARV Finance lends in California only, with primary focus on San Diego and surrounding markets. No owner-occupied homes. Business-purpose residential investment properties only. Not available for personal, family, or household use.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Contact for current pricing
Typical Loan Amounts
Up to 24 Months
Typical Terms
10% to 12%
Typical Interest Rates
ARV Finance lends up to 90% LTP on fix-and-flip with 100% of renovation costs, up to 85% LTP on ADU construction with 100% of construction budget, and up to 75% LTP on multifamily (up to 20 units) with 100% of capex. No appraisal required on fix-and-flip and ADU programs. Rates from 10-12% on multifamily; flip and ADU rates not published.
ARV Finance fix-and-flip loans fund up to 90% of purchase and 100% of renovation costs on San Diego residential investment properties with no appraisal required, same-day draws, and closings in as fast as 48 hours.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Project TypesResidential fix-and-flip investment properties in the San Diego, California market. SFR and residential investment properties. No owner-occupied. Business-purpose only (CFL #60DBO-208416).
Loan Limits & TermsTerms up to 24 months | Interest-only, first-lien | Close as fast as 48 hours | No appraisal required | Business-purpose loans only
Leverage (LTC/ARV)Up to 90% of purchase price | 100% of renovation costs | No appraisal required - deal evaluated on investment fundamentals and project plan
Draw ProcessSame-day rehab draws - ARV funds draws the same business day submitted. Sync your FlipperForce project schedule around same-day draw releases to protect contractor payment timelines and eliminate draw lag entirely.
Structural AdvantagesNo appraisal required. Same-day draws. Close as fast as 48 hours. Founded and operated by San Diego's most experienced residential fix-and-flip investors. Dedicated loan officer from application through funding. Broker program available. Business-purpose only.
ARV Finance ADU loans fund new construction and conversion projects at up to 85% leverage and 100% of the construction budget with same-day draws and 48-hour close capability - underwritten like a fix-and-flip loan, not a complex construction program.
ADU Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Project TypesADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) new construction and existing structure conversions in the San Diego, California market. Garage conversions, attached and detached ADU builds, and other unit additions. No owner-occupied. Business-purpose only.
Loan Limits & TermsTerms up to 24 months | Interest-only, first-lien | Close as fast as 48 hours | No appraisal required | Same-day draws | Business-purpose only
Leverage (LTC)Up to 85% leverage on acquisition | 100% of construction budget | Structured and underwritten like a fix-and-flip loan - fast process, high leverage, operator-friendly terms
Draw ProcessSame-day draws on all construction phases. San Diego's active ADU market demands fast capital release - ARV's same-day draw system keeps GC payment schedules on track without holding project cash in reserve.
Structural AdvantagesUnderwritten like a fix-and-flip loan - not a complex construction draw structure. No appraisal required. Same-day draws. Close as fast as 48 hours. Purpose-built for San Diego ADU operators navigating California's active ADU legalization landscape.
ARV Finance multifamily bridge loans cover up to 20 units with rates from 10-12%, up to 75% leverage on acquisition, 100% of the capex budget, and same-day draws for value-add projects up to 24 months in the San Diego market.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Use CasesValue-add acquisition and rehab bridge on multifamily residential investment properties. Up to 20 units. San Diego market. Business-purpose investment properties only - not for personal, family, or household use.
Property TypesMultifamily residential investment properties up to 20 units. San Diego, California market. No owner-occupied. Fast approvals designed for operators who understand the local multifamily landscape.
Loan Limits & TermsTerms up to 24 months | Rates from 10% to 12% | Up to 75% leverage on acquisitions | 100% of capital expenditure (rehab budget) | Same-day draws | Fast approvals
Structural AdvantagesFast approvals. Same-day draws on all capex phases. Close as fast as 48 hours. Built by operators - ARV understands multifamily renovation schedules and the capital velocity required to execute efficiently in San Diego's competitive market.
Don't lose the deal waiting on financing. Apply now and get pre-approved today.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

ARV Finance evaluates deals on investment fundamentals rather than rigid borrower formulas - built by former fix-and-flip operators who understand what makes a strong deal. No appraisal required on standard fix-and-flip and ADU programs, with same-day draws protecting contractor timelines from day one.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelsAll Experience Levels Considered. ARV Finance was built by former fix-and-flip operators who understand that every investor starts somewhere. First-time and experienced investors both work with a dedicated loan officer from application through funding.
Credit RequirementNo appraisal required on fix-and-flip and ADU programs. ARV evaluates deals based on the property's investment fundamentals and the borrower's project plan. Contact ARV directly for current credit guidelines.
Income VerificationAsset-based underwriting. No W-2s or personal tax returns required. Business-purpose loans only - not for personal, family, or household use. Contact ARV for current documentation requirements.
Entity RequirementBusiness-purpose loans only. Licensed under California Finance Lender Law (CFL #60DBO-208416). All loans made for investment purposes - not personal, family, or household use. Contact ARV for entity requirements.

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

ARV Finance underwrites deals on investment fundamentals and project plan - no appraisal required on fix-and-flip and ADU programs. Close in as fast as 48 hours. Founder Neil Dutta and the lending team are former San Diego operators who evaluate deals the way an experienced investor would.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Initial ReviewSubmit deal details via ARV's online portal. A dedicated ARV loan officer reviews the deal and connects directly - no call centers, no ticket queues. ARV's team includes former San Diego fix-and-flip operators who evaluate deals on investment fundamentals, not rigid formulas. Business-purpose loans only.
Property ValuationNo appraisal required on fix-and-flip and ADU programs. ARV evaluates the property's investment fundamentals and renovation plan directly - eliminating appraisal delays that slow down deal execution in competitive San Diego markets. Multifamily valuation requirements: contact ARV directly.
Speed to CloseClose as fast as 48 hours on qualifying deals. ARV's operator-built process eliminates unnecessary steps and focuses on execution speed - giving San Diego investors the ability to compete aggressively on acquisition timelines.
Document ChecklistContact ARV Finance at Neil@ARVFinance.com or submit a deal via the ARV portal for current documentation requirements. Loans are for business purposes only and not for personal, family, or household use (CFL #60DBO-208416).

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

ARV Finance processes rehab draws the same day they are submitted - a direct result of being built by operators who understand that contractor momentum is the real constraint on a flip's profitability. Sync your FlipperForce project schedule to the draw cycle and keep your contractor timelines protected from start to finish.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemSame-day draws. ARV funds rehab draws the same business day they are submitted - not in 3-5 days like most institutional lenders. Built by former San Diego fix-and-flip operators who experienced firsthand how draw delays kill contractor schedules and project profitability.
Inspection MethodNo appraisal required on fix-and-flip and ADU programs. ARV's operator-built process is designed to eliminate valuation bottlenecks. Contact ARV for current inspection and draw submission requirements for each program.
Funding TurnaroundSame-day funding on approved draw requests. Build your FlipperForce project schedule with same-day draw releases in mind - ARV's speed gives you the ability to pay contractors on delivery without holding cash back for draw lag.
Draw FeesDraw fee structure not published. Contact ARV Finance directly at Neil@ARVFinance.com for current draw fee schedule and program-specific cost structure before closing.