Rain City Capital

Kirkland, Washington

Rain City Capital

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About

$2B+
Capital Deployed
2009
Year Founded
Rain City Capital is a Kirkland, Washington-based private money lender founded in 2009 by Fred Rea. Since inception, Rain City has funded over $2 billion across more than 8,000 loans for fix-and-flip investors, rental portfolio builders, ground-up builders, and auction buyers. With 60 employees operating across 10 US states and sales hubs in major markets from Phoenix to Nashville to Portland, Rain City combines the scale of a national platform with locally embedded market expertise.</p><p>Rain City offers all four core residential investor programs: fix-and-flip bridge loans, short-term bridge financing, ground-up construction, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. New borrowers are explicitly welcome on the fix-and-flip program, and Rain City lends to foreign nationals with a US legal entity. Rated as a Featured Lender on BiggerPockets and a member of the National Private Lenders Association.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Founded 2009, $2B+ funded across 8,000+ loans - one of the most established residential private lenders in the Pacific Northwest with a nationwide reach
  • New borrowers welcome on fix-and-flip - no prior project experience required, making Rain City accessible to first-time investors alongside seasoned flippers
  • Closes in as fast as 2 days - 7-day typical close with a documented 2-day fastest close for qualified deals
  • 100% of renovation funded, interest on draws only - renovation budget fully covered with $200 draw inspection fee built into the budget (no out-of-pocket)
  • Foreign nationals accepted - lends to foreign nationals with a US legal entity and US-based liquidity, at reduced LTV
  • DSCR portfolio loans up to 15 properties - one of the few programs allowing cross-collateralized multi-property rental portfolios under a single 30-year loan
  • 10 US market hubs - locally embedded sales teams across Phoenix, Tampa, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Portland, Seattle, and more

Where They Lend

Regional
15+ States: AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, KS, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, WA, WI
Actively lends in AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, KS (Kansas City area), MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, WA, and WI. All other states considered case-by-case. No commercial properties or owner-occupied homes. No land loans. No gap funding.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Fix-and-flip: 90% LTP / 90% LTC / 70% LTARV. Bridge purchase: 80% LTP residential / 70% multifamily. Bridge refi (no cash-out): 65% LTV. Cash-out refi: 65% LTV. Construction: 75% LTP land / 75% LTC / 60% LTCV. DSCR rental: 80% LTV purchase / 75% LTV refinance. All loans 1st lien, personal guaranty required.
Rain City funds 100% of renovation costs and up to 90% of total project costs on residential fix-and-flip deals, capped at 70% LTARV. New borrowers are explicitly welcome. Draws funded in 4 days with interest charged only on drawn funds. Rates start at 10% based on experience.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase Price)90%
Max LTC (Renovation Costs)90% (100% of renovation funded)
Max LTARV70%
Interest RateStarting at 10%, based on experience level
Loan Amount Range$75,000 to $5,000,000
Loan Term12 months standard
Draw Funding Time4 days typical | Draw inspection fee of $200 included in renovation budget
Interest on Renovation FundsOnly on funds drawn
Experience RequiredNone - new borrowers welcome
Min Credit Score650 FICO (lower scores considered with compensating factors)
Prepayment PenaltyNone
Processing Fee$1,595 all-in (covers underwriting, document, and lender closing costs)
Rain City funds ground-up construction for SFR and multifamily up to 4 units in major metro areas (50,000+ population). Up to 75% LTC with 12-24 month terms. Minimum 1 prior new build completed and sold in the last 2 years. Partially completed projects accepted.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Land Acquisition)75%
Max LTC (Construction Costs)75%
Max LTCV60%
Loan Amount Range$75,000 to $5,000,000
Loan Term12 to 24 months
Property TypesSFR, multifamily up to 4 units. Major metro areas only (50K+ population).
Experience Required1 prior new build completed and sold within last 2 years
Min Credit Score680 FICO (compensating factors considered)
Partially Completed ProjectsAccepted
Interest on Construction FundsOnly on funds drawn
First Draw RequirementApproved plans, permits, and budget/scope required. Full spec appraisal paid upfront prior to funding.
Rain City offers 30-year DSCR rental loans for 1-4 unit residential investment properties. Up to 80% LTV on purchases and rate-term refinances. Min 660 FICO, 1.00x DSCR. Portfolio loans up to 15 properties. Prepayment penalty applies in years 1-5 on declining scale.
Rental DSCR FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTV (Purchase / Rate-Term Refi)80%
Min DSCR1.00x
Interest Rate Range7% to 10%
Origination Fee2 points standard (buy-down available)
Loan Amount Range$75,000 to $5,000,000
Loan Term30 years
Min Credit Score660 FICO
Portfolio LoansYes - up to 15 properties on a single loan
Seasoning3 months required
Prepayment PenaltyDeclining scale: 5% yr 1 / 4% yr 2 / 3% yr 3 / 2% yr 4 / 1% yr 5 (none after yr 5)
Min Property Value$100,000
Rain City Bridge Loans provide flexible short-term financing for as-is purchases, refinances, and cash-out transactions. Up to 80% LTP on purchases and 65% LTV on refinances and cash-out. Cross-collateralizing assets to cover down payment permitted on a case-by-case basis.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase, No Value-Add)80% residential | 70% multifamily
Max LTV (Refi, No Cash-Out)65%
Max LTV (Cash-Out Refi)65%
Interest Rate Range10% to 12%
Loan Amount Range$75,000 to $5,000,000
Payment StructureInterest only
Auction PurchasesAccepted
Cross-CollateralizationPermitted on case-by-case basis to cover down payment
Min Credit Score650 FICO (compensating factors considered)
Prepayment PenaltyNone on bridge loans
Don't lose the deal waiting on financing. Apply now and get pre-approved today.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

Rain City Capital qualifies borrowers based on the property's collateral value and the investor's project plan. No W-2 income documentation required; all experience levels accepted across their 15-state lending footprint.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelAll experience levels accepted. Newer investors welcome; experienced investors with prior exits may access improved leverage and rates.
Credit RequirementCredit reviewed as part of overall borrower profile. Property value and deal structure drive approval over credit score alone.
Income VerificationNo W-2s or Tax Returns Required. Asset-based underwriting; personal income history is not evaluated.
Entity RequirementLLC or Corporation Required. All investment loans closed under a business entity.

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

Rain City Capital underwrites in-house with over 15 years of experience across Pacific Northwest and Western US markets. Direct lender with no third-party approval committees; fast closings on complete files.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Initial ReviewLoan review initiated within 1 business day of a complete submission; term sheet follows shortly after.
Property ValuationIn-house valuation using local market data and comparable sales. Fast ARV review with no formal appraisal required on most bridge loans.
Speed to CloseCapable of closing in as fast as 5 to 7 business days on a complete, organized file.
Document ChecklistPurchase contract, LLC documents, itemized scope of work, and proof of liquidity for down payment and reserves.

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

Rain City Capital processes rehab draws via reimbursement after work phase completion. In-house draw processing keeps contractor payment cycles on schedule and protects the project timeline.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor funds a phase of work upfront and requests a draw reimbursement upon completion.
Inspection MethodField inspection or digital photo documentation review to verify phase completion before draw approval.
Funding TurnaroundWire initiated within 3 to 5 business days of an approved draw inspection.
Draw FeesStandard draw inspection and processing fees apply; confirm specific amounts at loan closing.