RBI Private Lending

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About

2015
Year Founded
RBI Private Lending is a Miami-based direct private lender founded in 2015 by Ernesto, operating nationwide with primary offices in Miami (Aventura) and Orlando, Florida. The firm has grown from 500 loans in 2023 to approximately 1,000 loans in 2024 and ranks in the Top 10 Florida private lenders by volume according to Forecasa. RBI offers a full product suite including fix-and-flip, new construction, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Fix-and-flip and construction loans fund up to $5,000,000 with experienced investor leverage up to 95% LTC or 75% ARV. DSCR rental loans fund up to $3,000,000 at up to 80% LTV with rates from 5.5% and 30-year fixed options. All bridge and rehab loans use non-Dutch interest - interest accrues only on the drawn amount. RBI operates a team of 20+ salespeople alongside dedicated processors, underwriters, legal, servicing, and draw departments. The firm has a dedicated draws portal and in-house draws team to manage construction disbursements. Foreign nationals are accepted with a US entity, US bank account, and service-of-process agent. RBI Private Lending offers a Kosher lending program governed by Heter Iska terms for observant Jewish borrowers - a unique program not offered by most private lenders. Both English and Spanish language services are available. NMLS #2609886.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Kosher lending program - Heter Iska compliant loans for observant Jewish borrowers - RBI Private Lending is one of the only private lenders in the United States to offer a formal Heter Iska compliant lending program; all loan products are available under this framework; a highly specific and meaningful differentiator for the observant Jewish real estate investment community
  • Non-Dutch interest on all bridge and construction loans - interest accrues only on the drawn balance, not the full committed loan amount; on a $500,000 construction loan drawn over 12 months, this can save tens of thousands in unnecessary carry cost compared to lenders that charge interest on the full commitment from day one
  • Top 10 Florida private lender by volume - 1,000 loans funded in 2024 - according to Forecasa, RBI ranks in the Top 10 Florida private lenders by loan count; the firm doubled from 500 loans in 2023 to approximately 1,000 in 2024; one of the most active direct private lenders in the Southeast US market
  • 95% LTC for experienced investors - among the highest leverage available in private lending - experienced investors can access up to 95% of total project cost or 75% ARV on both fix-and-flip and construction loans; this is among the highest leverage offered by any direct private lender and significantly reduces the capital required per deal
  • Full product suite under one lender - fix-and-flip, construction, bridge, and DSCR - RBI covers the full real estate investor lifecycle: acquire with a bridge loan, rehab with a fix-and-flip loan, build with a construction loan, and hold with a DSCR rental loan; the complete BRRRR cycle is available within a single lender relationship
  • Foreign national program - US entity and bank account required, no citizenship barrier - RBI accepts foreign national borrowers across all loan programs with a US entity, US bank account, and designated service-of-process agent; no citizenship or permanent residency required to access the full product suite including DSCR rental loans

Where They Lend

Nationwide
Nationwide - FL Primary
Nationwide with primary focus in Florida. Top 10 Florida private lender by volume. Active in Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and expanding to Texas, California, and the Northeast. Selective approach to judicial foreclosure states like Maryland and New York. Foreign nationals accepted.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Up to $5,000,000
Typical Loan Amounts
6 to 24 Months
Typical Terms
8.5%+
Typical Interest Rates
1% to 2%
Typical Points
Fix-and-flip: up to 95% LTC / 75% ARV (experienced), 90% LTC / 65% ARV (first-time), $5M max, 8.5%+, 6-18 months. Construction: up to 95% LTC / 75% ARV (experienced), 75% LTC / 65% ARV (first-time), $5M max, 8.75%+, 12-24 months. DSCR: 80% LTV, $3M max, 5.5%+, 30-yr fixed available.
RBI Private Lending fix-and-flip loans fund up to $5,000,000 at up to 95% LTC / 75% ARV for experienced investors. Rates from 8.5%, non-Dutch interest on drawn amounts only, 6-18 month terms, no prepayment penalty. 10-15 day close.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan AmountUp to $5,000,000
Leverage (Experienced)The lesser of 95% LTC or 75% ARV
Leverage (First-Time)The lesser of 90% LTC or 65% ARV
Interest RateStarting at 8.5% | Interest-only | Non-Dutch (interest on drawn amount only)
Origination / Fees1-2% origination | $1,500 underwriting | $250 per draw | $500-$950 appraisal | 1% title approx.
Loan Term6 to 18 months | No prepayment penalty
Property TypesSFR, condos, 2-4 units, multifamily, townhouses. Other types case-by-case.
Close Time10-15 business days typical
RBI Private Lending construction loans fund up to $5,000,000 at up to 95% LTC / 75% of after-completed value for experienced investors. Rates from 8.75%, non-Dutch interest, 12-24 month terms, no prepayment penalty. Dedicated draws department with feasibility review at origination.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Loan AmountUp to $5,000,000
Leverage (Experienced)The lesser of 95% LTC or 75% of after-completed value
Leverage (Inexperienced)The lesser of 75% LTC or 65% of after-completed value
Interest RateStarting at 8.75% | Interest-only | Non-Dutch (interest on drawn amount only)
Origination / Fees1-2% origination | $1,500 underwriting | $300 per draw | $650-$1,200 feasibility/contractors report | $500-$950 appraisal
Loan Term12 to 24 months | No prepayment penalty
Property TypesSFR, condos, 2-4 units, multifamily, townhouses. Ground-up and renovation construction. Expanding multi-home development program.
Contractor RequiredLicensed contractor required. Contractor information submitted as part of the loan application package.
RBI Private Lending DSCR rental loans fund up to $3,000,000 at up to 80% LTV with rates from 5.5%. 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed, and ARM options. Qualifying based on property cash flow, not borrower DTI. Foreign nationals accepted.
Rental DSCR FeatureStructure & Terms
Max Loan AmountUp to $3,000,000
Max LTVUp to 80% LTV
Starting RateFrom 5.5%
Loan Products5/6 ARM, 7/6 ARM, 15-Year Fixed, 30-Year Fixed | P&I or interest-only options
QualificationDSCR-based underwriting - weighted on property cash flow (DSCR), not borrower personal DTI. No W-2s or tax returns required.
BRRRR StrategyPair RBI's fix-and-flip bridge with the DSCR rental product for a full BRRRR cycle. Use FlipperForce's BRRRR Analyzer to model the projected DSCR and cash-on-cash return before committing to the bridge loan.
RBI Private Lending bridge loans cover residential acquisitions, refinances, and transitional holds with interest-only, non-Dutch interest structures nationwide. Competitive proposal within 48 hours. Foreign nationals accepted with US entity.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Use CasesResidential acquisitions, refinances, transitional holds, BRRRR fix-to-rent acquisitions, and bridge-to-DSCR exits nationwide
Interest TypeNon-Dutch interest - charged only on drawn amounts, not full committed balance
Payment StructureInterest only with balloon at maturity | No prepayment penalty
Proposal SpeedCompetitive proposal within 48 hours of application submission
Foreign NationalsAccepted with a US entity, US bank account, and designated service-of-process agent
Kosher OptionHeter Iska compliant bridge loans available for observant Jewish borrowers under RBI's Kosher lending program
Don't lose the deal waiting on financing. Apply now and get pre-approved today.

Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

RBI Private Lending accepts all experience levels. Experienced investors get higher leverage tiers. No W-2s or tax returns required. Foreign nationals accepted with a US entity and bank account. Kosher lending program available under Heter Iska compliance. Track record sheet and contractor information required.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience TiersAll experience levels accepted. Experienced investors unlock higher leverage: up to 95% LTC / 75% ARV on fix-and-flip and construction. First-time investors: up to 90% LTC / 65% ARV (fix-and-flip) or 75% LTC / 65% ARV (construction).
Income VerificationNo W-2s or tax returns required. Qualification based on asset value, project budget, and borrower track record. DSCR loans qualify on rental income only.
Entity RequirementLoans closed under a business entity. Foreign nationals accepted with a US entity, US bank account, and a designated service-of-process agent.
Required DocumentsCredit application, last 2 bank statements (US account), ID and entity docs, purchase contract, project budget/scope of work, approved plans (if applicable), track record sheet, contractor information, property insurance.
Kosher Lending OptionRBI offers a Heter Iska compliant lending program for observant Jewish borrowers. All standard loan programs are available under this framework.

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

RBI Private Lending delivers a competitive proposal within 48 hours of application. Close in 10-15 business days. 20+ person team including dedicated processors, underwriters, legal, servicing, and draws departments. Direct lender - no reliance on other institutions to close. NMLS #2609886.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Get Your TermsCompetitive proposal within 48 hours of submission at rbiprivatelending.com/get-a-quote. Borrower portal available at portal.rbiprivatelending.com.
Direct LenderDirect private lender - does not rely on other institutions to close. All underwriting, legal, servicing, and draws handled in-house by a 20+ person team.
Documents RequiredCredit application, 2 bank statements (US account), ID and entity docs, purchase contract, project budget/scope of work, track record sheet, contractor info, property insurance. Approved plans if applicable.
Speed to CloseTypical close: 10-15 business days once title work, appraisal, and feasibility report are complete.
LanguagesServices available in English and Spanish. Spanish-language portal available at rbiprivatelending.com/es/.

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

RBI Private Lending uses a construction draw system with non-Dutch interest - interest accrues only on the drawn amount, not the full committed budget. Fix-and-flip draws: $250 per draw. Construction draws: $300 per draw plus a $650-$1,200 feasibility and contractors report at origination. The team operates a dedicated draws department for active project management. Typical close: 10-15 days. Own draws portal at draws.rbiprivatelending.com.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Non-Dutch InterestInterest accrues only on the drawn amount - not the full committed renovation budget. This reduces carry cost significantly on projects where construction funds are drawn incrementally over multiple months.
Dedicated Draws DepartmentRBI operates a dedicated in-house draws department and a dedicated draws portal at draws.rbiprivatelending.com. Separate team manages draw inspections and release approvals.
Fix-and-Flip Draw Fee$250 per draw request on fix-and-flip loans. Initial draw calculated based on as-is value of the property.
Construction Draw Fee$300 per draw request on construction loans, plus a $650-$1,200 feasibility and contractors report at origination to validate the build scope and budget.
FlipperForce IntegrationUse FlipperForce's Project Scheduler and Project Budgeter to coordinate contractor milestones and budget variance with RBI's draw release schedule. Track live financial performance against your original scope of work throughout the project.