RD Advisors

South Boston, Massachusetts

RD Advisors

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This vendor has been evaluated and confirmed as active, reputable, and qualified to lend.

About

$450M+
Capital Deployed
2017
Year Founded
RD Advisors is a South Boston-based private real estate lender founded in 2017 by Managing Partners Sean Kelly-Rand and Mikhail Gurevich. Operating on its own balance sheet backed by a self-managed debt fund, RD Advisors provides flexible short-term financing for residential and commercial real estate developers throughout the Northeast.</p><p>The firm focuses on purchases, fix-and-flip rehabs, ground-up construction, and cash-out refinances with rates starting from 8.95% and loan terms of 6 to 24 months. With offices in both South Boston and New York City, RD Advisors serves investors across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey, and has closed deals in under a week for qualified borrowers.

Key Differentiators

Why investors choose this lender:

  • Founded 2017, South Boston HQ + NYC office - dual-market presence with deep Northeast roots and active lending across 6 states
  • No experience required on the standard tier - newer investors qualify with a 500 FICO minimum and no prior project history
  • Two-tier borrower program - expert investors (3+ projects, 610+ FICO) unlock preferred rates starting from 7.95%, rewarding proven track records
  • Commercial property lending accepted - broad property type acceptance including mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial bridge loans up to $10M
  • No prepayment penalty - exit the loan early on any program without additional cost, protecting flip profit margins
  • $175 flat draw inspection fee - transparent, low-cost draw process with no hidden per-draw markups on rehab or construction budgets

Where They Lend

Regional
6 States: MA, NH, RI, ME, NY, NJ
Lends across the Northeast: Massachusetts (primary market), Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey. Does not lend on raw land (unless bundling construction financing), rural areas, or owner-occupied homes.

Loan Types, Structures and Terms

Fix-and-flip: 85% LTP / 90% LTC / 70% LTARV. Bridge purchase: 85% LTP residential. Bridge refinance: 70% LTV. Construction: 65% LTP land / 90% LTC. All loans 1st lien, personal guaranty required.
RD Advisors funds residential fix-and-flip projects up to 85% of purchase price and 90% of renovation costs, capped at 70% LTARV. No prior experience required on the standard tier. Interest charged on total project costs. Rates from 8.9% to 11.9%.
Fix & Flip FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase Price)85%
Max LTC (Renovation Costs)90%
Max LTARV70% (80% max ARV per standard program)
Interest Rate Range8.9% to 11.9% (Expert: 7.95%-10.95% | Standard: 10.95%-13.95%)
Origination Fee1% to 2%
Loan Amount Range$250,000 to $10,000,000
Loan Term6 to 24 months
Draw Inspection Fee$175 per draw inspection
Experience RequiredNone required (Standard tier). Expert tier requires 3+ verified projects for preferred rates.
Min Credit Score500 FICO (Standard) | 610 FICO (Expert preferred rates)
Prepayment PenaltyNone
Borrower EntityIndividual, LLC, LP, or Corporation
RD Advisors funds ground-up residential construction for experienced developers with at least 3 prior completed projects. Up to 90% LTC on construction costs and 65% LTP on land acquisition. Residential investment properties only. No partially completed projects accepted.
Construction FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Land Acquisition)65%
Max LTC (Construction Costs)90%
Interest Rate Range8.9% to 11.9%
Origination Fee1% to 2%
Loan Amount Range$250,000 to $10,000,000
Loan Term6 to 24 months
Property TypesResidential investment properties only (SFR, 2-4 units)
Experience Required3+ completed ground-up construction projects required
Partially Completed ProjectsNot accepted
Land Must Be EntitledYes (unentitled land not considered)
Draw Inspection Fee$175 per draw inspection
RD Advisors Bridge Loans provide short-term capital for as-is acquisitions and refinances on residential and commercial investment properties. Up to 85% LTP on purchases and 70% LTV on refinances. Rates from 8.9% to 13.95% depending on property type and borrower profile.
Bridge Loan FeatureStructure & Terms
Max LTP (Purchase, No Value-Add)85% residential | 75% multifamily/commercial
Max LTV (Refinance)70%
Interest Rate Range8.9% to 13.95%
Origination Fee1% to 2%
Loan Amount RangeResidential: $250K to $2M | Commercial: $1M to $10M
Loan Term6 to 24 months
Payment StructureInterest only / Interest reserve
Min Credit Score500 FICO residential | Not required for commercial
Collateral AcceptedResidential and commercial properties (broad property type acceptance)
Prepayment PenaltyNone
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Borrower Qualifications (Are you qualified?)

RD Advisors underwrites based on asset value and deal viability in the Greater Boston and New England market. No income documentation required; experience with local residential investment properties is valued.
Qualification ParameterLender Requirements
Experience LevelAll experience levels considered. RD Advisors works with investors across the New England market from first-time flippers through experienced portfolio operators.
Credit RequirementCredit reviewed as part of overall borrower profile. Asset value and deal structure are the primary approval drivers.
Income VerificationNo W-2s or Tax Returns Required. Asset-based underwriting only; no personal DTI calculation.
Entity RequirementLLC or Corporation Required. All loans closed under a business entity.

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

RD Advisors underwrites in-house with deep local market knowledge across MA, NH, RI, ME, NY, and NJ. Fast term sheet turnaround and direct access to decision makers without corporate committee delays.
Stage / RequirementProcess & Timelines
Initial ReviewTerm sheet typically issued within 1 to 2 business days from complete submission.
Property ValuationIn-house review leveraging deep local comparables knowledge across New England markets. No formal appraisal required on most bridge transactions.
Speed to CloseLoans close in as fast as 7 to 10 business days on a complete file.
Document ChecklistPurchase contract, LLC documents, scope of work, and proof of liquidity for down payment.

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

RD Advisors processes rehab draws on a reimbursement basis after work completion verification. Fast draw turnarounds keep contractor workflows and project schedules on track.
Operational StepMethodology & Timelines
Draw SystemReimbursement-based. Investor funds a phase of work, then submits a draw request to be reimbursed upon verification.
Inspection MethodField inspection or photo documentation review to confirm phase completion before draw release.
Funding TurnaroundWire typically initiated within 3 to 5 business days of an approved draw request.
Draw FeesStandard draw inspection and processing fees apply; confirm at closing.