BRIDGE LOANS · California (CA) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

California Real Estate Bridge Loans (1–4 Unit, 5–25+ Unit Multifamily & Commercial) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

California Bridge Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only (12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options), 640+ FICO min FICO, 10 – 15 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 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out
Min FICO: 640+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only
12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options)
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

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California Bridge Loans (2026) — Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out, 8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only | Stephen R. Mannenbach | Stephen Mannenbach