Real Estate Investor Loans in California
Real Estate Investor Financing — Built for How You Actually Invest
Traditional mortgage underwriting was designed for W-2 employees buying primary residences. If you’re a real estate investor, self-employed borrower, or portfolio builder, you already know how poorly that system fits your business model. Tax returns that minimize income, multiple LLCs, rental properties with complex cash flows — banks see complexity where your broker should see opportunity.
Westpark Loans is a full-service California mortgage brokerage that specializes in financing for real estate investors. We work with a curated network of lenders offering programs structured around how investors actually operate: rental income, asset strength, project equity, and deal timeline — not just W-2s and debt-to-income ratios.
Who We Help
Our investor clients span a wide range of strategies and experience levels. We work with:
- Buy-and-hold rental investors building long-term cash flow through single-family, multifamily, and short-term rentals
- Fix-and-flip operators who need fast closings, rehab draw schedules, and flexible exit timelines
- BRRRR investors cycling through acquisition, renovation, refinance, and repeat
- Ground-up developers building new construction on infill lots or raw land
- Portfolio builders consolidating multiple properties or pulling cash out of existing equity
- Self-employed borrowers who show real income through bank deposits, assets, or rental performance rather than tax returns
- Foreign nationals investing in U.S. real estate without traditional U.S. credit history
Why Investors Choose a Broker Over a Bank
Banks offer one set of products with rigid underwriting criteria. As your broker, Westpark Loans has access to dozens of lenders — each with different programs, credit overlays, and risk appetites. That breadth means we can match your specific deal to the lender most likely to approve it at the best available terms.
We’ve closed over $1 billion in loans since 2007. Our team understands investor deals — from DSCR thresholds and ARV-based lending to staged construction draws and cross-collateralization. When your deal has a wrinkle, we know how to present it and who to send it to.
Financing Programs for Investors
Whether you’re buying your first rental or scaling a portfolio across multiple markets, we source the right program for your strategy. Our most-requested investor loan programs include DSCR rental loans that qualify on property income, bank statement loans for self-employed borrowers, bridge loans for fast acquisitions and transitions, fix and flip loans with rehab draw schedules, hard money loans for asset-based financing, ground-up construction loans for new development, blanket loans to consolidate multiple properties, and cash-out refinancing to redeploy existing equity. Each program is available through our lender network with terms structured for investors, not owner-occupants.
Real Estate Investor Scenario
Scenario:
Jason owns three rental properties in California and needed fast cash to fund a new opportunity. A conventional lender couldn’t close in time and required full documentation, which didn’t fit his timeline.
Using a Bridge Loan (Owner-Occupied 2nd TD), he tapped into his equity in days, not months. The funds enabled him to secure his next investment property while maintaining his low-rate first mortgage.
Who does this help:
Active investors, fix-and-flippers, BRRRR investors, those scaling a portfolio, and buyers who need short-term funding to move quickly.
Programs You’ll Love
Client Testimonials
Joshua CrissmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike at West Park is excellent. He is professional, responsive, and actually follows through. Made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. Highly recommend working with him. Sahil KangTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hanna was great to work with and the process was smooth from start to close Jan PetersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have worked with Hanna DeWitt on two previous finances. She is very professional and definitely gave us great guidance that resulted in our refi. She gets the job done! Ben CruzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi Mike, I had the most awesome time working with you on my loan. Truly you have a heavenly gift providing exceptional service and finalizing a mortgage loan and funding it. I’m looking forward to work with you again in the near future. Mike, you repeatedly went out of your way to see the paperwork done. Definitely I will refer you to everyone who is looking for a mortgage loan. Chris TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my second refi with Westpark. This time I worked with Hannah, who was very accommodating and personable. Everything was done in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend. Lana HorochowskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Mike Illig while getting my HELOC. He provided excellent service from start to finish and made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and straightforward. I had a lot of anxiety and very little knowledge about the process, but Mike was incredibly patient, informative, and supportive every step of the way. He took the time to answer all my questions, explain everything clearly, and never made me feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. I truly appreciated his professionalism, responsiveness, and calm approach. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and easy to work with. Montgomery S. PisanoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike made the process smooth, easy, and answered all questons professionally. Highly recommended. Leona MarinoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have the opportunity to work with Christian for my home that I purchased in the home that I sold. He was very patient very professional and helped every step of the way. He made everything possible and made everything so very easy for us. I would do it all over again and I would never think of using a different lender. I highly recommend West Park loans 100% and be sure to use Christian Bernard. He is a man of his word when he says he's going to do something he does it and he means it. Christian it was nice working with you thank you for the opportunity and thank you for our new home. Marilyn BellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have done several loans with Mike Illig at Westpark Loans. There’s a reason we keep coming back. Mike is knowledgeable, well connected and gets things done expeditiously. Highly recommend Mike Illig at Westpark Loans! 👍🏻Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 87 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Exceptional Customer Service
Our experienced loan officers are accessible by phone, text, or email and remain actively engaged throughout your transaction. We focus on clear communication, efficient execution, and delivering a smooth financing experience from application through closing.
Why Clients Choose Westpark Loans
• 15+ years serving homeowners and investors
• $1B+ in mortgage originations
• Conventional, investor, alternative income, and private money solutions
• Direct access to experienced mortgage brokers
We continuously publish market insights and offer a monthly newsletter to keep clients informed on lending trends and opportunities.
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