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

California Fix and Flip Loans (Up to 90% Purchase LTC + 100% Rehab Financing) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

California Fix & Flip Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 90% Purchase + 100% Rehab (75% ARV Cap) across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.25% – 11.25% Interest-Only (12 – 18 Months Interest-Only (No Prepayment Penalty), 620 – 660+ FICO min FICO, 7 – 10 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 90% Purchase + 100% Rehab (75% ARV Cap)
Min FICO: 620 – 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
9.25% – 11.25% Interest-Only
12 – 18 Months Interest-Only (No Prepayment Penalty)
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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