Private & Hard Money Lenders in San Benito County, CA
3 lenders funded 6 short-term investment-property loans in San Benito County in 2024 at a median rate of 10.50%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
San Benito County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIAVI FUNDING, INC. | 3 | 10.50% | 1 |
| 2 | Equity Wave Lending, Inc. | 2 | — | — |
| 3 | VAL-CHRIS INVESTMENTS INC. | 1 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in San Benito County
These lenders reported only longer-term (>36 month) business-purpose rental loans here in 2024— a different product from hard money, listed separately so the two aren't conflated.
Frequently asked questions
3 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in San Benito County in 2024 verified lending records — 6 loans totaling $2.7M. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across San Benito County's active lenders was 10.50% in 2024. Hard money runs well above conventional mortgage rates because loans are short, asset-based, and close fast.
Verified public lending records for 2024. We count originated, business-purpose loans on investment properties with terms of 36 months or less — the bridge and fix-and-flip products hard money lenders make. Rankings reflect verified loan counts, never paid placement.