At Sterling Capital, our mission is to empower multifamily investors with tailored financing solutions that support growth, innovation, and opportunity. We are committed to providing exceptional service through seasoned professionals who understand the unique needs of the real estate market, from small balance loans to complex bridge financing. Together with our affiliates, we aim to be the trusted partner for all your multifamily lending needs, nationwide.
Sterling Capital Funding does not publish a construction or renovation draw process, and its lending is oriented toward commercial and multifamily bridge financing rather than fix and flip rehab. Its programs (small-balance bridge, large bridge, and commercial) are non-recourse loans starting at $1 million, underwritten to an agency takeout, so capital is structured around stabilization and refinance rather than staged rehab draws. There is no draw request method, inspection type, or per-draw turnaround published on its site. On closing, Sterling references closing in as little as 30 days on single-family and small multifamily deals. For investors who need draw-funded rehab or construction financing, Sterling is a fit for larger commercial and multifamily bridge deals rather than a phased fix and flip draw program. Anyone needing rehab construction draws should confirm the structure directly with Sterling before closing.
Sterling Capital Funding is a multifamily and commercial real estate lender offering small-balance bridge, single-family and small multifamily, large bridge, and commercial loans nationwide, geared toward commercial and value-add borrowers rather than fix and flip.
• Small-balance bridge: up to 80% LTC (75% to 80% on the bridge program), from $1M to $10M, 24-month term with extensions, non-recourse.
• Single-family and small multifamily (1 to 4 unit) financing, plus large bridge for deals above $10M.
• Construction, permanent financing, and mezzanine or preferred equity are also offered.
• Underwritten to an agency takeout, with a close in as little as 30 days on single-family and small multifamily.
Sterling Capital Funding is a multifamily and commercial real estate lender offering small-balance bridge, single-family and small multifamily (one to four unit), large bridge, and commercial loans nationwide for real estate investment purposes. Its loans run from about $1 million to $10 million and up, and it leans toward commercial and multifamily borrowers.
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.