Redlands is the Inland Empire's citrus-and-university town, home to the University of Redlands and a beautifully preserved core of Victorian and craftsman homes around Downtown Redlands and Smiley Heights. Old navel-orange money built the grand houses of South Redlands, and the city's walkable downtown, historic character, and higher-income base give it values well above much of San Bernardino County. Neighborhoods range from the vintage streets near the University District to newer stock in North Redlands and toward the East Highlands Ranch and Mentone borders, where renovation and turnkey demand both stay healthy.
Fidelity Funding lends directly in Redlands and appreciates both its heritage housing and its premium finished values. We can underwrite a South Redlands Victorian restoration, a Smiley Heights value-add, or a University District rental on the asset and your plan rather than a stack of pay stubs. As a direct lender since 2006 we close in five to ten business days, fund up to 90% of cost plus 100% of rehab, and lend to 75% ARV to match Redlands price points. For DSCR holds or a fast bridge, a decision-maker answers directly at (877) 300-3007.
Redlands is a steady California submarket where owner-user comp sets are clean, appraisals turn quickly, and $523K-band fix-and-flip inventory absorbs reliably.
Investor exits in Redlands skew to first-time-buyer owner-users, so we size rehab tranches against the lower-quartile of the $523K median for downside protection. Local pocket coverage includes Downtown Redlands, South Redlands, North Redlands, Smiley Heights, University District, Mariposa and adjacent Redlands submarkets.
Estimated local median: $523K · Typical loan range: $340K – $653K · Top program: fix-and-flip and DSCR rental
Most Redlands private money loans we fund range from $340K to $653K, sized against an estimated local median around $523K. Loans outside that range are case-by-case based on parcel and scope.
For Redlands, our highest-volume program is fix-and-flip and DSCR rental. We also fund bridge, construction, commercial, and DSCR rental scenarios in this market.
Yes. We fund restorations of Victorian and craftsman homes in South Redlands and around Downtown Redlands, covering up to 100% of rehab so you can preserve the period detail buyers value.
Absolutely. Our DSCR loans qualify on projected rent, which fits the steady student and faculty demand in and around the University District.
Yes. Our loans run to $50M and we lend to 75% ARV, which comfortably covers premium South Redlands and Smiley Heights projects.
As fast as five to seven business days. Because we are a direct lender, you can present a strong, quick offer on competitive historic listings.
Fidelity Funding Corp · Direct California private money lender since 2006
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