First Bridge Lending
Private Lending · Western U.S.

Private lending,
made simple.

Since 2012, First Bridge Lending has specialized in fast, creative bridge loans on commercial and residential properties — from $100K to $10M.

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2012
Founded
100+ yrs
Combined experience
2
CA offices

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What sets us apart

Six things every borrower can count on.

Most lenders move slowly because they have to — internal committees, syndicated capital, layered approvals. First Bridge Lending's principals are positioned on the front line. The person who answers your call is the person who approves your deal.

01

Certainty of Execution

A reputation built on fast, creative, reliable financing — closing every loan we commit to.

02

Discretionary Capital

Full discretion over our own balance sheet — no syndicate, no external committee, no surprises at the closing table.

03

Front-Line Credit

Our principals collaborate on every approval, giving clients meaningful feedback and term clarity from day one.

04

Speed

Streamlined underwriting and a flat decision structure means we close in days, not weeks.

05

Multi-Strategy Platform

Commercial Bridge, Business-Purpose 1–4 SFR, and Owner-Occupied Residential Bridge — one team, three product lines.

06

Entrepreneurial Expertise

100+ combined years lending on and investing in real estate. We've sat on both sides of the table.

Loan Products

Built for moments traditional financing can't reach.

Whether there is an opportunity that needs to transact quickly or a scenario that precludes traditional financing, First Bridge Lending knows how to provide the responsive and flexible loans that are crucial to our customers.

2012
Founded
Fast, creative debt solutions across commercial & residential.
100+ yrs
Combined experience
Lending on and investing in real estate.
NorCal & SoCal
Offices
Serving the Western U.S.
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Recent deals.

A snapshot of what we've funded recently. Every loan is structured to the borrower's plan.

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We respond to inquiries within one business day. Term sheets typically within 48 hours of receipt.