Top 10 Hard Money Lenders in New York
A borrower-side shortlist of credible business-purpose real estate bridge lending providers relevant to New York.
Who Belongs on the Shortlist?
A useful business-purpose real estate bridge lending shortlist should do more than repeat the largest brand names. For New York, the real question is which providers have a credible platform, a product that matches the transaction and an execution process that can survive lender diligence.
This is an editorial shortlist for borrower-side research. Inclusion means the organization has a recognizable operating platform relevant to the category. It does not mean every provider is currently quoting every structure, geography or borrower profile.
Financely is not a hard-money lender. For larger and more structured transactions, its commercial real estate financing advisory can package the debt request and approach banks, debt funds and specialty lenders.
How We Selected the Providers
The order is qualitative, not a league table based on annual origination volume. The screening criteria focus on practical relevance to a live financing process.
- business-purpose investor lending focus
- purchase, rehabilitation and bridge execution
- LTC and ARV methodology
- construction-draw and servicing capability
- transparent points, extensions and prepayment terms
Top 10 Hard Money Lenders in New York
RCN Capital
For borrowers building an institutional shortlist, RCN Capital brings private direct lender for real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
A concise first approach should disclose the principal risks rather than trying to market around them.
Lima One Capital
The case for reviewing Lima One Capital is its nationwide lender focused on real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
Before outreach, prepare the amount, purpose, tenor and core credit documents so the relevant team can screen the transaction quickly.
Kiavi
Kiavi belongs on this list through its technology-enabled bridge and rental lender for real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
Current appetite can change, so historical market activity should be treated as a screening signal rather than a commitment to fund a new deal.
LendingOne
LendingOne is included for its real estate investment lender. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
For a live mandate, identify the product desk and likely booking entity before sending a full data room.
Roc360
Roc360 is a credible candidate because of its real estate investor lending and financial-services platform. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
A concise first approach should disclose the principal risks rather than trying to market around them.
Temple View Capital
For borrowers building an institutional shortlist, Temple View Capital brings private lender serving residential real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
Before outreach, prepare the amount, purpose, tenor and core credit documents so the relevant team can screen the transaction quickly.
Velocity Mortgage Capital
The case for reviewing Velocity Mortgage Capital is its business-purpose mortgage lender for investment properties. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
Current appetite can change, so historical market activity should be treated as a screening signal rather than a commitment to fund a new deal.
Wilshire Quinn
Wilshire Quinn belongs on this list through its private portfolio lender for bridge and investment-property transactions. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
For a live mandate, identify the product desk and likely booking entity before sending a full data room.
Anchor Loans
Anchor Loans is included for its private lender focused on residential real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
A concise first approach should disclose the principal risks rather than trying to market around them.
New Silver
New Silver is a credible candidate because of its technology-led lender for residential real estate investors. The exit must be credible because short-duration private debt becomes expensive quickly when a project overruns. For a New York mandate, confirm that the relevant local or regional entity is currently onboarding this product before relying on group-level capabilities.
Before outreach, prepare the amount, purpose, tenor and core credit documents so the relevant team can screen the transaction quickly.
How to Compare the Offers
Convert every offer into total expected dollars through the planned exit date. Points, minimum interest, undrawn rehab interest, draw fees, extensions and prepayment provisions can materially change the true cost.
What Matters in New York
For New York investor transactions, prepare the purchase contract, rehab scope, line-item budget, experience schedule, entity documents and exit strategy before requesting terms. Private lenders move quickly only when the property file is complete.
How to Run the Lender Process
- Define the requirement. State amount, use of proceeds, tenor, currency, collateral or asset and required closing date.
- Prepare the credit file. Provide financials, ownership, transaction documents, collateral information and a realistic downside case.
- Shortlist by mandate fit. Approach providers that actually finance the asset, sector and geography rather than distributing indiscriminately.
- Normalize term sheets. Compare proceeds, fees, covenants, amortization, recourse, reserves and prepayment on the same basis.
- Drive diligence to closing. Manage legal, KYC, valuation, collateral and credit conditions after the initial term sheet.
Need a Targeted Financing Process?
Financely can structure the transaction, prepare the lender case and run a targeted distribution process for qualifying mandates. We do not guarantee funding and do not present ourselves as the balance-sheet lender.
Request a ProposalFrequently Asked Questions
Are hard money loans only for flips?
No. Business-purpose private lenders may finance acquisitions, renovations, rental transitions and bridge periods.
What matters besides rate?
Points, leverage, draw mechanics, minimum interest, recourse, extensions and execution certainty.
Does Financely make hard money loans?
No. Financely provides real estate debt advisory for qualifying commercial transactions.