Private Lending · Western U.S.

Capital that closes,
before the market moves.

Since 2012, First Bridge has funded $[CONFIRM] in commercial and residential bridge loans — from $100K to $10M, decisioned by principals, often closed within a week.

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$1.2B+Confirm
Originated
100+ yrs
Principal experience
5–10 daysConfirm
Typical close

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Tell us about the property — we'll respond within one business day with terms.
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 is principal-funded and principal-decisioned. The person who answers your call is the person who approves your deal.

01

Certainty of Execution

A two-decade 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 loans in days, not months.

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 you need to transact in seven days, unlock equity from a unique asset, or bridge into a new primary residence — we structure to the deal, not the box.

$1.2B+Confirm
Capital deployed
Across commercial & residential since 2012.
$100K–$10M
Loan range
From single-property to multi-asset facilities.
5–14 daysConfirm
Typical close
From signed term sheet to wire.
2 offices
Statewide coverage
Petaluma & Del Mar — serving the Western U.S.
Featured transactions

Recent deals.

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

Residential Bethel Island property
$225,000
Bethel Island, CA · Refinance
LTV
35%
Term
9 mo
Type
LTV
Fix & Flip Newport Beach property
$3,750,000
Newport Beach, CA · Purchase
LTPP
69%
Term
12 mo
Type
LTPP
OO Bridge Murrieta estate
$3,000,000
Murrieta & Canyon Lake, CA
LTV
47%
Term
12 mo
Type
LTV
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We respond to inquiries within one business day. Term sheets typically within 48 hours of receipt.