KECO Capital, LLC

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About

$300M+
Capital Deployed
2018
Year Founded
KECO Capital, LLC is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based private lending firm founded in 2018 by real estate investors Kekoa-Michael Lwin and Cory Nemoto. The company was built on a core belief that investors who have borrowed millions in private capital themselves are best positioned to serve other investors - understanding the real-world pain points of hard money lending from the borrower's side. KECO Capital offers fix-and-flip, bridge, ground-up construction, and DSCR rental loan products nationwide across 46 states, with a minimum loan size of $500,000. The firm is backed by a network of own funds, individual investors, and a managed debt fund, and takes a relationship-first approach where borrowers work with a dedicated team member from application through payoff. KECO is a Founding Member of the National Private Lenders Association. Specialty lending areas include luxury homes, short-term rentals, and vacation rental properties - asset classes that many national platforms underwrite poorly. With $300M+ deployed and a track record across new and seasoned investors alike, KECO's model combines institutional lending standards with hands-on, investor-to-investor guidance.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Founded by investors who have borrowed hard money themselves - Kekoa and Cory built KECO after experiencing firsthand the pain points of borrowing private capital, producing a lender that genuinely understands what borrowers need on every deal
  • Full product stack in one relationship - fix-and-flip, bridge, ground-up construction, and DSCR rental lending under one roof; investors can move from acquisition to renovation to permanent rental financing without changing lenders
  • Luxury homes, STR, and vacation rental expertise - specialty property types that most national automated underwriting platforms decline or misprice; KECO's relationship underwriting covers asset classes others can't fund
  • Zero experience required on any program - first-time investors, first-time builders, and first-time DSCR borrowers are all accepted; KECO provides practical guidance alongside capital
  • Nationwide reach with 46-state footprint - covers Hawaii, Guam-adjacent markets, and all major Continental US investor markets; one of the few lenders actively funding luxury Hawaii investment properties
  • National Private Lenders Association - Founding Member - institutional credibility and industry leadership; one of the founding organizations setting standards for the private lending industry
  • Relationship-first model with dedicated loan officer access - borrowers work with the same team from application through payoff, with direct access rather than call center queues or automated portals

Where They Lend

Nationwide
46 States (excl. ID, ND, SD, VT)
Nationwide lending in 46 states, excluding Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Vermont. Residential investment properties including SFR, 2-4 units, condos, multifamily, luxury homes, short-term rentals, and vacation rentals. Ground-up construction through completion. No owner-occupied homes.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

$500,000 to $10,000,000
Typical Loan Amounts
6 to 24 Months
Typical Terms
6.25% to 13%
Typical Interest Rates
2% to 5%
Typical Points
Fix-and-flip: 90% LTP, 90% LTC, 75% LTARV. Rehab-and-hold: 90% LTP, 90% LTC, 75% LTARV. Construction: 75% land LTP, 90% LTC, 75% LTCV. DSCR rental (1-4 units): 80% LTV purchase and refi. Multifamily DSCR (5+ units): check program terms. Bridge: 90% LTP short-term, 80% LTV refi. All products: 1st lien, personal guaranty required.
KECO Capital fix-and-flip loans fund $500K to $10M at 6.25% to 13% with up to 90% LTP and LTC, 100% rehab budget, and a 75% LTARV ceiling. Minimum 680 FICO, 4-day draw turnaround, no prepayment penalty on short-term loans.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan Amounts$500,000 to $10,000,000
Interest Rate6.25% to 13% | Interest only
Origination Fee2% to 5%
Loan Term6 to 24 months | No prepayment penalty on short-term loans
Max Leverage (LTP / LTC / LTARV)Up to 90% LTP | Up to 90% LTC | Max 75% LTARV
Rehab Budget Financing100% of rehab costs funded | Interest charged on entire project amount
Draw Turnaround4 business days
Minimum Credit Score680 FICO
Property TypesSFR, 2-4 units, condos, multifamily | Luxury homes and vacation rentals accepted
Proof of Funds LetterAvailable | Requires property under contract
KECO Capital ground-up construction loans fund $500K to $10M at up to 90% LTC and 75% LTCV with no experience requirement. First-time builders accepted. Partially completed construction projects also considered.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan Amounts$500,000 to $10,000,000
Max LTC (Construction)Up to 90% LTC
Max Land LTPUp to 75% of land purchase price
Max LTCVMax 75% LTCV
Interest Rate6.25% to 13%
Experience RequiredNone. First-time construction borrowers accepted. Zero completed projects required.
Interest StructureInterest charged on entire project cost amount
Partially Completed ProjectsAccepted. KECO will lend on partially completed construction projects.
Property TypesResidential SFR, 2-4 units, condos, multifamily - up to luxury tier
Minimum Credit Score680 FICO
KECO Capital DSCR rental loans fund $250K to $10M at 6.25% to 11% with up to 80% LTV for purchases and refinances. Minimum 1.0 DSCR, 680 FICO, 3-month seasoning. Portfolio lending available and STR/vacation rentals accepted.
Rental DSCR FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan Amounts$250,000 to $10,000,000 (1-4 units) | $250,000 to $10,000,000 (5-10 units multifamily)
Interest Rate6.25% to 11% | 30-year fixed or ARM
Origination Fee2% to 5% (max 3% on 1-4 units programs)
Max LTV (Purchase / Refi)Up to 80% LTV for purchases and rate-term refinances | Up to 75% LTV multifamily refi
DSCR Requirement1.0 minimum DSCR for both 1-4 unit and multifamily programs
Minimum Credit Score680 FICO for all DSCR programs
Property TypesSFR, 2-4 units, condos, STR, vacation rentals, and multifamily up to 10 units
Seasoning Requirement3 months minimum seasoning for refinance transactions
Portfolio LoansAvailable. Up to 4 properties on a single residential DSCR loan.
Prepayment Penalty5/4/3/2/1 step-down on 30-year DSCR loans. No prepayment penalty on short-term bridge loans.
KECO Capital bridge loans fund $500K to $10M at up to 90% LTP for short-term acquisitions and refinances. 680 FICO required, interest-only payments, no prepayment penalty, and closings in as few as 2 business days.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan Amounts$500,000 to $10,000,000
Max LeverageShort-term purchase: up to 90% LTP | Short-term refi: up to 80% LTV | Cash-out: up to 75% LTV
Interest Rate6.25% to 13% | Interest only | Payment options include interest reserve and no-payment structures
Prepayment PenaltyNone on short-term bridge loans
Speed to CloseTypical: 21 business days | Fastest: 2 business days
Minimum Credit Score680 FICO
Specialty Property TypesLuxury homes, short-term rentals, vacation rentals - property types many national lenders decline on automated valuation
States Served46 states - excludes ID, ND, SD, VT
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Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

KECO Capital qualifies borrowers across all experience levels with a 680 minimum FICO. No minimum project history required on fix-and-flip or construction programs. DSCR rental loans qualify on property cash flow, not personal income ratios.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Credit Score Requirement680 Minimum FICO. Required for fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans across all programs.
Experience LevelAll experience levels accepted. No minimum number of completed projects required for fix-and-flip, rehab, or ground-up construction. New investors welcome.
Income VerificationDocumentation required includes credit report, tax returns, bank statements, financial statements, and loan application. Short-term bridge loans focus on the asset; DSCR loans qualify on rental income, not personal income history.
Entity Types AcceptedIndividual, LLC, Limited Partnership, Trust, Corporation
Personal GuarantyAlways required. Personal guaranty (recourse) required on all loan programs.

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

KECO Capital underwrites with a relationship-first approach. 680 FICO required across all programs. Appraisal sometimes required (BPO accepted in some cases). Typical close is 21 business days with a fastest documented close of 2 business days on a complete file.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
ApplicationOnline application via the KECO borrower portal. Credit report, bank statements, tax returns, and financial statements required across all programs.
Credit Review680 minimum FICO required for fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental programs. Property under contract required at time of application.
Property ValuationAppraisal sometimes required. BPO accepted on qualifying residential transactions. Appraisal fee applies when ordered.
Speed to CloseTypical: 21 business days | Fastest: 2 business days on a complete, organized file.
Document ChecklistCredit report, tax returns, bank statements, financial statements, loan application, purchase contract, entity documents (LLC/trust), and scope of work for rehab or construction projects.

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

KECO Capital processes rehab and construction draws in approximately 4 business days. Draw fees are assessed per disbursement. KECO's relationship-first approach provides borrowers direct access to the same team managing their loan throughout the renovation or construction timeline.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor completes a phase of work and requests a draw; KECO funds upon review and approval.
Inspection MethodDraw inspection fees apply per request. Borrowers submit progress documentation to initiate the draw review process.
Funding TurnaroundDraws typically funded within 4 business days of a complete, approved draw request.
Borrower AccessDirect access to KECO's dedicated team throughout the project via the borrower portal and dedicated loan officer contact.