REHAB & BRRRR LOANS · California (CA) Underwriting Matrix

California Investor Rehab & BRRRR Renovation Loans (Purchase + Holdback to DSCR) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

California Rehab & BRRRR Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 85%–90% LTC + 100% Rehab Escrowed across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.25% – 11.25% (Bridge Phase) -> 6.50%+ (DSCR Takeout) (12-Mo Rehab Bridge + Seamless 30-Yr DSCR Refi, 620+ FICO min FICO, 7 – 12 Business Days close). In California (CA), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924) statutory framework (120–135 days-day average timeline), a 0.75% average property tax rate (~$466/mo at the $745,000 state median), and $510/$100K hazard insurance (~$317/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 85%–90% LTC + 100% Rehab Escrowed
Min FICO: 620+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
9.25% – 11.25% (Bridge Phase) -> 6.50%+ (DSCR Takeout)
12-Mo Rehab Bridge + Seamless 30-Yr DSCR Refi
CA Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924)
120–135 days days avg timeline
CA Avg Tax & Ins
0.75% Tax
$510/$100K Hazard Ins

How Rehab & BRRRR Loans Work in California (CA)

Investor rehab loans are engineered for the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) strategy—funding up to 90% of purchase and 100% of renovation costs, then transitioning into a 75% LTV 30-year fixed DSCR cash-out refinance as soon as work is complete and the property is leased.

1. California Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $745,000 (75% LTV = $558,750) with Form 1007 rent of $4,950/mo and multifamily rent of $2,650/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

California operates under a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924) regime (120–135 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (7 – 12 Business Days)

Close in your California LLC or Delaware LLC registered in CA with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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