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
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