CoreVest Finance

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About

$25B+
Capital Deployed
2012
Year Founded
CoreVest Finance is one of the largest and most established institutional lenders to residential real estate investors in the United States. A subsidiary of Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT), CoreVest has closed more than $25 billion in loans across 172,000+ units in 46 states, partnering with thousands of investors from single-property operators to large portfolio builders. The company offers one of the most complete loan product suites in the investor lending space: fix-and-flip bridge loans, revolving credit lines for acquisition and repositioning, 2-year no-ratio bridge loans for stabilized single rentals, ground-up construction financing, 30-year DSCR rental loans for single assets, and rental portfolio loans for 5+ properties. CoreVest also finances short-term rental portfolios with 12+ months of operating history. CoreVest prides itself on flexibility, reliability, and a deep understanding of real estate investor business models. Their streamlined underwriting and dedicated account teams allow investors to close quickly and scale without getting bogged down in paperwork. As a vertically integrated lender with multiple offices nationwide, CoreVest delivers the certainty of execution that institutional capital requires at the speed investors need.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • $25B+ closed, 172,000+ units financed nationwide — one of the highest volume institutional lenders to residential real estate investors in the US, with a track record spanning thousands of borrower relationships across 46 states
  • Backed by Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) — subsidiary of a publicly traded institutional capital platform, providing unmatched certainty of execution and no capital constraints on deal size or volume
  • Most complete product suite for the full investor lifecycle — fix-and-flip, revolving credit line, 2-year no-ratio bridge, new construction, 30-year DSCR, rental portfolio, and short-term rental portfolio loans all under one lender relationship
  • Revolving credit line up to $50M+ — institutional-scale revolving facility for investors acquiring, repositioning, and stabilizing multiple properties simultaneously; one of few lenders offering this at scale
  • 30-year DSCR at 1.0x minimum — lower DSCR threshold than many competitors, enabling investors to qualify on properties with tighter cash flow coverage
  • Rental portfolio loans for 5+ properties at $500K–$50M+ — designed for investors consolidating multiple single-family or multifamily rentals into a single long-term facility rather than managing individual loans
  • Short-term rental portfolio financing — one of few institutional lenders with a dedicated product for Airbnb/VRBO-style portfolios; requires 5+ units and 12+ months of operating history

Where They Lend

Nationwide
46 States
Nationwide lending in 46 states. Lends on non-owner occupied SFR (1-4 unit), condo, townhome, and multifamily residential investment properties. Available to individual investors, LLCs, and institutional borrowers.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

$75,000 to $50,000,000+
Typical Loan Amounts
6 to 24 Months
Typical Terms
Fix-and-flip: up to 90% of cost. Credit line: up to 85% of cost. 2-year no-ratio bridge: up to 100% of cost / 70% of value. DSCR 30-year: up to 80% LTV. Rental portfolio (5+ props): up to 75% LTV (70% on 3-year term). New construction: varies. All first lien.
CoreVest fix-and-flip loans cover single residential investment properties from $75K to $2M+, funding up to 90% of total project cost. Loan terms of 6 to 24 months via extensions. SFR, condo, townhome, and multifamily eligible. Institutional speed and reliability backed by $25B+ in total originations.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LeverageUp to 90% of total cost
Loan Amount Range$75,000 to $2,000,000+
Loan Term6 to 24 months (via extensions)
Property TypesSFR, condo, townhome, multifamily
Lien Position1st lien
Geographic Coverage46 states | 172,000+ units financed nationwide
CoreVest new construction loans finance ground-up residential investment projects. Terms and leverage vary by project and market. Available alongside CoreVest's broader bridge and rental product suite.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan TypeGround-up new construction for residential investment properties
Property TypesSFR, condo, townhome, multifamily
Geographic Coverage46 states nationwide
Institutional BackingSubsidiary of Redwood Trust (NYSE: RWT) — $25B+ in total originations providing certainty of capital
CoreVest DSCR rental loans include a 30-year fixed-rate product at 1.0x minimum DSCR (up to 80% LTV, $75K–$2M+) and rental portfolio loans for 5+ properties ($500K–$50M+) on 3, 5, 7, or 10 year terms. Short-term rental portfolios also eligible.
DSCR / Rental ProgramStructure & Terms
30-Year DSCR (Single Asset)Fixed rate | Up to 80% LTV | Min 1.0x DSCR | $75K–$2M+ | SFR 1-4 unit, condo, townhome
Rental Portfolio (5+ Properties)Fixed rate | Up to 75% LTV (70% on 3-year term) | $500K–$50M+ | 3, 5, 7, or 10 year terms | SFR, condo, townhome, multifamily
Short-Term Rental PortfolioFixed rate | Up to 75% LTV | $500K–$50M+ | 3, 5, 7, or 10 year terms | Requires 5+ STRs with 12+ months operating history
Property TypesSFR (1-4 unit), condo, townhome, multifamily | Non-owner occupied investment properties only
CoreVest bridge products include single-property fix-and-flip loans, a revolving credit line ($1M–$50M+) for multi-property acquisition and repositioning, and a 2-year no-ratio bridge for stabilized rentals. Up to 90–100% of cost depending on program.
Bridge ProgramStructure & Terms
Fix & Flip (Single Asset)Up to 90% of cost | $75K–$2M+ | 6–24 month term | SFR, condo, townhome, multifamily
Credit Line (Multi-Property)Up to 85% of cost | $1M–$50M+ | 18–24 month term | revolving line for acquisition, reposition, stabilization
2-Year No-Ratio BridgeUp to 100% of cost / 70% of value | $75K–$2M+ | 24 months interest only | no prepayment penalty | not DSCR-based | SFR 1-4 unit, condo, townhome
Property TypesSFR (1-4 unit), condo, townhome, multifamily | Non-owner occupied investment properties only
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Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

CoreVest qualifies borrowers based on asset value and investment project fundamentals rather than personal income history. All experience levels accepted; DSCR rental loans qualify on property income, not personal DTI.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelAll experience levels considered. CoreVest partners with first-time investors through large institutional portfolio operators across 46 states.
Credit RequirementCredit reviewed as part of the overall borrower profile. Asset value and project fundamentals are the primary approval criteria.
Income VerificationNo W-2s or Tax Returns Required on bridge programs. DSCR loans qualify on rental income; personal income not evaluated.
Entity RequirementLLC or Corporation Required. CoreVest makes commercial, business purpose loans; all transactions must be under a business entity.

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

CoreVest underwrites through a streamlined online portal backed by a dedicated account team. In-house valuation bypasses traditional appraisal delays. As a subsidiary of Redwood Trust, CoreVest delivers institutional capital certainty at private lending speed.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Initial ReviewApplication reviewed within 1 to 2 business days of complete submission; dedicated account manager assigned immediately.
Property ValuationIn-house valuation team reviews ARV and as-is value using comparable sales data, bypassing traditional third-party appraisal timelines.
Speed to CloseStreamlined process capable of closing in as fast as 10 to 14 business days on a complete, organized file.
Document ChecklistProperty purchase contract, LLC Articles of Organization and EIN, proof of liquidity for down payment, and an itemized scope of work (SOW).

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

CoreVest processes rehab draws through a dedicated draw team with online portal submission. Digital inspection options available for standard draws; larger construction disbursements may require field verification.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor funds a completed phase of work and submits a draw request through the borrower portal for reimbursement.
Inspection MethodDigital photo/video submission via portal or on-site field inspection depending on draw amount and stage.
Funding TurnaroundWire initiated within 3 to 5 business days of a complete, approved draw submission.
Draw FeesStandard draw inspection and processing fees apply; confirm exact amounts in your loan documents at closing.