Certain Lending

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About

$2.4B+
Capital Deployed
Certain Lending is a technology-driven direct lender headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated exclusively to real estate investors. Operating nationwide across 42+ states, Certain Lending offers a full suite of investor loan products: fix-and-flip, short-term bridge, ground-up construction, and 30-year DSCR rental loans for 1-10 unit residential properties.</p><p>Certain Lending's intuitive platform streamlines the financing process with quick online application, 2-day draw funding, and efficient closings. The firm lends to foreign nationals, first-time investors, and supports a wide range of scenarios including short-term rentals with no operating history, vacant properties, Section 8, non-warrantable condos, and multifamily up to 10 units. With $2.4B+ funded across 5,300+ loans, Certain Lending acts as a true partner to both new and experienced investors building or scaling their portfolios.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • 92.5% LTP on fix-and-flip purchases - among the highest leverage available in the market, minimizing required capital at close for residential investors
  • Technology-driven platform with 2-day draws - purpose-built investor lending platform enables fast online applications, quick closings, and one of the fastest draw processes in the space
  • 0.75x min DSCR on rental loans - uniquely flexible underwriting that allows sub-1.0x coverage for properties not yet at market rents, including newly acquired or transitional rentals
  • Short-term rentals with no operating history accepted - lends on Airbnb/VRBO properties from day one, without requiring seasoned rental income history
  • Multifamily up to 10 units on all programs - one of the few nationwide lenders offering fix-and-flip, bridge, DSCR, and construction across 5-10 unit properties
  • Foreign nationals accepted - lends to foreign nationals with authorized US presence for 12+ months across fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR programs
  • Nationwide coverage — 42+ states - direct lender not broker, with broad availability excluding only 8 states

Where They Lend

Nationwide
42+ States (Nationwide excl. HI, IL, NV, ND, SD, VT, WV, UT)
Nationwide direct lender except 8 states: Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Utah. No commercial properties, owner-occupied homes, raw land, rural locations, or 100% financing.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Fix-and-flip: 92.5% LTP / 92.5% LTC / 75% LTARV. Bridge purchase: 92.5% LTP residential / 80% multifamily. Bridge refi: 75% LTV residential / 65% multifamily. DSCR 1-4 unit: 80% LTV. DSCR 5-10 unit: 80% LTV. Construction: 60% LTP land / 85% LTC / 65% LTCV. All loans 1st lien, personal guaranty required.
Certain Lending funds 100% of renovation costs at up to 92.5% LTC, capped at 75% LTARV. No prior experience required. Draws funded in 2 days with interest charged only on drawn funds. Multifamily up to 10 units accepted.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase Price)92.5%
Max LTC (Renovation Costs)92.5% (100% of renovation funded)
Max LTARV75%
Interest Rate Range5.75% to 11.75%
Origination Fee0% to 3%
Loan Amount Range$100,000 to $4,000,000
Draw Funding Time2 days typical
Interest on Renovation FundsOnly on funds drawn
Experience RequiredNone — first-time investors welcome
Min Credit Score660 FICO (soft pull for value-add loans)
Multifamily Value-AddUp to 10 units accepted | 75% LTP / 80% LTC / 60% LTARV
Proof of Funds LetterAvailable | Auction purchases accepted | Contract not required at application
Certain Lending funds ground-up residential and small multifamily construction up to 10 units. Up to 85% LTC and 65% LTCV. Minimum 1 prior completed project required. Partially completed construction projects accepted.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Land Acquisition)60%
Max LTC (Construction Costs)85%
Max LTCV65%
Loan Amount Range$100,000 to $4,000,000
Experience Required1 prior ground-up construction project required
Partially Completed ProjectsAccepted
Interest on Construction FundsOnly on funds drawn
Min Credit Score660 FICO
Certain Lending offers 30-year DSCR rental loans for 1-4 unit properties and 5-10 unit multifamily. The 1-4 unit program allows a 0.75x DSCR, STRs with no operating history, foreign nationals, vacant properties, and Section 8. Cash-out available at 3-month seasoning.
Rental DSCR Feature1-4 Unit (DSCR) / 5-10 Unit (Multifamily)
Max LTV (Purchase / Rate-Term Refi)80% (both programs)
Min DSCR0.75x (1-4 unit) | 1.15x (5-10 unit)
Interest Rate Range6.25% to 10.00% (1-4 unit) | 7.00% to 11.00% (5-10 unit)
Loan Amount Range$100K to $3M (1-4 unit; $5M for portfolios) | $200K to $3M (5-10 unit)
Loan Term30 years (both programs)
Min Credit Score660 FICO (1-4 unit, hard pull) | 680 FICO (5-10 unit)
Cash-Out Seasoning3 months only
Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb/VRBO)Accepted — no operating history required
Vacant / Partially Vacant PropertiesAccepted
Section 8 PropertiesAccepted
Portfolio Loans3 to 10 properties | max $5M
Foreign NationalsAccepted (must have US presence authorized for 12+ months)
Certain Lending Bridge Loans provide high-leverage short-term financing for as-is purchases, refinances, and cash-out transactions on residential and small multifamily investment properties. Up to 92.5% LTP on purchases with no prior experience required.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase, No Value-Add)92.5% residential | 80% multifamily
Max LTV (Refi, No Cash-Out)75% residential | 65% multifamily
Max LTV (Cash-Out Refi)75% residential | 65% multifamily
Interest Rate Range5.75% to 11.75%
Loan Amount Range$100,000 to $4,000,000
MultifamilyUp to 10 units accepted
Auction PurchasesAccepted | Proof of funds letter available
Min Credit Score660 FICO
Contract Required at ApplicationNo — can apply before property is under contract
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