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Direct Private Lender for Multifamily & Residential Investment Properties

Conventus is a direct private mortgage lender that takes pride in knowing our customers and solving their financing needs. Obtaining a loan from Conventus is straightforward and fast. Most loans get funded in 5 business days. We match your borrowing goals to loan terms that are ideally suited for your project. Two core themes make up the thrust of our business model, and that is very competitive pricing as well as solid and responsive customer service.

Please Note: We do NOT offer loans for land, ground-up construction, special purpose properties, and owner-occupied homes.

Property Geographic Area Details

Primary and Secondary markets in 23 states: AL, AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA, FL, HI, IL, IN, MA, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA

Loan Amounts

$150,000 to $9,000,000

Interest Rates

4.99% to 11.99%

Max Loan-To-Value

70%

Max Loan-To-Cost

85%

Origination Fees

0% to 2%

Loan Terms

6 months to 60 months

Lien Position

  • 1st

Loan Purpose

  • Investment Acquisition
  • Investment Refinance
  • Improve Subject Property
  • Use Equity to Invest in Another Property
  • Value Add Project

Property Occupancy

  • Vacant
  • Tenant Occupied 100%

Property Types and Loan Types

Collateral Types

  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property

Property Types

  • 2-4 Units Residential
  • Condominium
  • Multifamily
  • Portfolio of Residential Properties
  • Single Family Residence

Loan Types

  • Private Money
  • Hard Money
  • Residential Bridge
  • Residential Fix and Flip
  • Residential Rehab and Rent
  • Residential Long-Term Rental

Specialty Loan Types

  • 2nd Mortgage Equity Cash Out
  • 3rd Mortgage Equity Cash Out
  • Residential Long-Term Rental
  • Partner Buyout
  • Primary Residence Business Purpose Cash Out
  • Transactional Funding

Purchase Loan

Max Loan-To-Purchase Price

85%

Borrower Must Have Property Under Contract

yes

Will Provide Proof of Funds Letter

yes

Will Consider Lending on Purchase from Auction

yes

Allowed Source of Borrower’s Equity

  • Own Cash
  • Partner
  • Equity in Another Investment Property

Rehab Value Add Loan

Experience Required

no

Minimum Number of Value-Add Projects Completed by Borrower

0

Will Provide Funds for Renovation Costs

yes

Max LTC for Renovation Costs

100%

Interest Charged for Renovation Costs

Entire Amount of Total Project Costs

Typical Number of Days for Funds Draw

7

Maximum After Repair Value

70.00%

Residential Long-Term Rental

Our main qualifications are DSCR and a minimum 680 FICO credit score. No tax returns required, and we don't need borrower income or employment verification. We will lend to foreign nationals, permanent resident aliens and domestic LLC's. Our long-term rental program is for investor/business-purpose single family rental properties (1-4 units). We consider vacant properties and short-term rentals (lower LTV). We offer a Fixed Rate Program (30 years fully amortized) and an Adjustable Rate Program: 5/1 or 7/1 fully amortized over 30 years. Standard pre-payment penalty is 3 years (3-2-1% declining prepayment); Borrower has buydown option to 1 or 2 year pre-pay penalty. Required Borrower Reserves: 6 months PITIA, additional reserves required for multi-property loans or additional properties in the guarantor’s credit report not to exceed 12 months PITIA; cash out refinance proceeds can be used to satisfy reserves. Standard property, title, general liability, and 6 month rent loss insurance required. Personal guarantee required.

Minimum Loan Amount

$75,000

Maximum Loan Amount

$1,000,000

Minimum Interest Rate

4.99%

Maximum Interest Rate

7.99%

Maximum Origination Fee

4%

Minimum Loan Term

360 months

Maximum Loan Term

360 months

Maximum Loan-To-Value

75%

Maximum Loan-To-Purchase

75%

Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio

1.10

Will Lend on a Portfolio of Rentals

Yes

Minimum Property Value

$100,000

Details and Requirements

Typical Closing Time (Days)

7

Fastest Closing Time (Days)

5

Works With

  • Brokers
  • Borrowers

Payment Structure

  • Interest Only

Pre Payment Penalty

no

Will lend to a foreign national

yes

Will Allow Junior Position Mortgage(s) Behind Our Senior Mortgage

no

Will Consider Collateralizing Multiple Properties in One Loan

yes

Will Consider Equity Joint Venture

no

Borrower Entity Types Considered

  • Individual(s)
  • LLC
  • Limited Partnership
  • Trust
  • Corporation

Documentation Required

  • Credit Report
  • Bank Statements
  • Loan Application

Personal Guaranty (Recourse) Required

Sometimes

Credit Check Required

yes

Minimum Credit Score Required

620

Appraisal Required for Residential Property

Always Before Funding

Appraisal Required for Commercial Property

Always Before Funding

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Residential Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Commercial Property

Never

Fees

Processing Fee

Typically around $1,500 for most loans

Minimum Origination Fee Amount

$1,500

Since 2015, Conventus has successfully originated and funded over $1 billion in private money real estate loans. 

Conventus Holdings Corporation (CHC) was started in 2015 by Keith M. Tomao after his 20-year career on Wall Street where he was most recently a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in the Fixed Income Division. Not long after starting CHC, Keith partnered with longtime friend, Glenn Tatham, a corporate finance professional as well as skilled LNG entrepreneur. Through their combined institutional background and extensive understanding of the market, CHC was created to capture an opportunity in single family and multifamily bridge lending, a $25+ billion high yield and short duration debt market. Over the ensuing years, CHC became a top five loan origination company through the collective effort our diligent professionals and their diverse backgrounds and experience. Furthermore, CHC’s success is grounded through the marriage of an investment company, mortgage origination and funding company coupled with a strong focus on quick customer service, fair and competitive pricing and hiring exceptionally talented people.

License

CFL Lic. 60DBO-43745

Company Size (Number of Employees)

42

Year Established

2015

Office Locations

111 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, California 94103

Primary Capital Source

  • Debt Fund We Manage

Loan Structure for Majority of Loans

  • Own Balance Sheet

Percentage of company’s lending business focused on private mortgage

100%

Total Loan Volume Funded to Date

$920,000,000

Keith Tomao

CEO & CIO

Prior to founding Conventus, Keith was Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in the Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities department. He has 20 years of experience in Fixed Income markets. He holds a BA in Environmental Economics from Hobart College (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa).

Glenn Tatham

CFO

As CFO and co-founder, Glenn brings 25 years of corporate finance and investment banking experience. He led startups in the energy sector (including 3 successful IPOs). Worked in the Loan Syndication and Financial Sponsor Coverage groups at JP Morgan. He holds a MBA from Columbia University and BA from USC.

Brenda Chen

Head of Sales

Jared

VP of Sales

Brock

Loan Officer

Sean

Loan Officer

Lindsey

Loan Officer

Before You Contact Us

Our Minimum Loan Amount Is

$150,000

What We Do

  • Residential & Multifamily Properties
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Financing
  • 15%+ Cash Required for Rehab Purchase
  • 2nd Mortgage Cash Out up to 65% CLTV

Not Available

  • NO 100% Financing
  • NO Ground-Up Construction
  • NO Land Loans
  • NO Owner-Occupied Homes

Loan Request

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