Building Opportunity. Empowering Investors.
For more than a decade, Real Estate Funder has been committed to empowering serious real estate investors with transparent, efficient, and flexible financing solutions. We know the hurdles, tight timelines, underwriting complexity, documentation delays and we built our model to remove them.
At our core, we’re more than just lenders: we’re partner capital. We operate with full control: underwriting, appraisal, servicing, construction draws, all managed in-house. That allows us to move faster, reduce friction, and deliver value at every step.
Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of investors across 46 states, closing 350+ loans and funding $300+ Millions in real estate investments. But behind each number is a story, a deal that launched, property rehabbed, neighborhoods uplifted.
Real Estate Funder advertises an easy draw process, saying funds reach the borrower fast, in just two to three days, with minimal paperwork. That two-to-three day funding speed is the clearest draw figure on the site. What Real Estate Funder does not publish is the inspection method (physical or virtual), whether draws are advances or reimbursements, or a formal draw schedule, so those specifics should be confirmed for a given project. On the front end, it offers 24-hour pre-approvals and closings in as little as 5 to 10 business days. As a newer lender (operating since 2023) that lends across 45 states, Real Estate Funder pairs a broad footprint with a fast, light-documentation draw pitch. Investors who need a documented draw process should confirm the inspection and funding steps directly before closing.
Real Estate Funder is a real estate investment lender offering fix and flip, new construction, DSCR rental, and bridge loans on non-owner-occupied property, lending across 45 states and Washington DC since 2023.
• Fix and flip: up to 90% loan to cost (LTC).
• New construction, DSCR rental, and bridge loans for investors.
• 24-hour pre-approvals, with closings in as little as 5 to 10 business days.
• Real Estate Funder does not publish LTV or ARV figures, rates, or a legal entity name on its site, so investors should request a quote for full terms.
• Operating since 2023, Real Estate Funder positions itself on speed and a light-documentation process across a broad nationwide footprint.

Real Estate Funder is a real estate investment lender offering fix and flip, new construction, DSCR rental, and bridge loans on non-owner-occupied property nationwide, reaching 45 states and Washington DC, for real estate investment purposes.
Ratings are based on the following criteria:
Platinum & Gold Lenders
Platinum and Gold lenders are committed to delivering a modern, streamlined draw experience. These lenders typically support fully digital draw requests combined with virtual inspections across a wide range of project types. Their goal is to provide the fastest possible turnaround times without compromising risk management or construction oversight.
Silver & Bronze Lenders
Silver and Bronze lenders are still strong lending partners and have automated portions of their draw operations. However, the borrower experience may vary depending on the project type, inspection method, or capital partner requirements. In some cases, additional approval layers or third-party capital sources can increase reimbursement timelines.
About Virtual Inspections
Virtual inspections allow borrowers to skip scheduling a field inspector. They are typically reviewed within hours of submission. Borrowers must still document work thoroughly, including cost evidence (receipts) and lien waivers where applicable. Every lender listed on Lenderly offers virtual inspections and automated draw requests. The majority utilize independent construction experts for remote review, or they review submissions in house.
A draw-friendly lender is one that prioritizes speed, simplicity, and reliability when it comes to funding your project. They make it easy to request draws, minimize friction in the process, and get you reimbursed quickly so your project keeps moving.
The best draw-friendly lenders combine digital draw request tools with virtual inspections, allowing you to submit, verify, and receive funds often within 24 hours.
By comparison, traditional timelines can slow you down:
Every lender featured here offers a streamlined, digital draw process and supports virtual inspections for at least some of their loan products, helping you access capital faster and with far less hassle.