Borrow with Lionbridge
Experienced direct lender providing borrowers surety for a fast execution and certainty of close, compared to conventional lenders.
Private Real Estate Lender Specializing in Bridge and Construction Financing
Lionbridge originates pre-development, construction and bridge loans to owners and developers across Southern California to meet their capital needs. With the insights gained from decades of direct lending and development experience, Lionbridge sees projects through the perspective of the developer and can provide fast, flexible financing solutions for borrowers seeking capital to implement their business plans.
Each financing is carefully reviewed and analyzed by our underwriting team based on the property value, location and market analysis. Our loan process is streamlined for the borrower to be straightforward and painless. Once financing is underway, we service the loan internally and are in constant communication with the borrower throughout the loan term.
Disciplined Investment Process
Each loan is carefully reviewed and analyzed by our underwriting team based on its individual project attributes and market analysis. Once financing is underway, we are in constant communication with the borrower throughout the duration of the project. We can fund in as quick as 7 days!
Lending Parameters
| Property Types | Single Family Residential (1-4 units), Multifamily and Commercial |
| Lending Focus | Short- to medium-term loans used for the acquisition, renovation, construction and refinancing of single family residential and small commercial properties. |
| Loan Size | $250,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Lending Region | California |
| Loan Term | 6 – 36 months |
| Origination Fee | 1% – 2% (depending on loan size and term) |
| Amortization | Interest-Only |
| Loan-To-Cost | Up to 75% |
| Loan-To-Value | Up to 65-70% |
| Lien Position | Typically, First Lien, Deed of Trust or Mortgage Recorded Against Real Property; second mortgages considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Repayment Strategy | Sale or refinance of subject property |
Closed Deals
SFH Development
Ground up construction of 13 single family properties in Fontana, CA
Loan Amount: $2,700,000
Value: $6,000,000
SFH Construction
Ground up construction of a single family residence in Pasadena, CA
Loan amount: $1,375,000
Value: $2,395,000
SFH Development
Ground up construction of 8 single family properties in Fontana, CA
Loan Amount: $3,000,000
Value: $6,000,000
