Diversified Mortgage

Diversified Mortgage Co., established in 1985, specializes in private lending for multi-tenant properties in California. Based in Irvine, they offer bridge and long-term loans with minimum amounts of $50,000 and interest rates ranging from 7.50% to 7.75%. No junk fees are charged, ensuring a straightforward financing process.

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Common Loan Scenarios
  • Bridge loans up to 4 years
  • Multi-Unit Properties Only (2+ units)
  • California Properties Only
  • 30% Cash Required for Purchase
Scenarios Not Considered
  • 100% Financing
  • Rehab or Flip Loans
  • Land
  • Construction
  • Rural Areas
  • 2nd mortgages
Purchase Short-Term (no Value-Add)
Max LTP Residential: 65%
Max LTP Multifamily: 65%
Max LTP Commercial: 65%
Purchase Long-Term
Max LTP Residential: 65%
Max LTP Multifamily: 65%
Max LTP Commercial: 65%
Refinance Short-Term (no Cash Out)
Max LTV 1st Lien Residential: 65%
Max LTV 1st Lien Multifamily: 65%
Max LTV 1st Lien Commercial: 65%
Refinance & Cash Out Short-Term
Max LTV 1st Lien Residential: 65%
Max LTV 1st Lien Multifamily: 65%
Max LTV 1st Lien Commercial: 65%
Refinance Long-Term
Max LTV Residential: 65%
Max LTV Multifamily: 65%
Max LTP Commercial: 65%
Property Types
  • 2-4 Units Residential
  • Industrial
  • Mixed-Use
  • Multifamily
  • Office
  • Retail
Loan Types
  • Multifamily Bridge
  • Multifamily Long-Term
  • Commercial Bridge
  • Commercial Long-Term
Specialty Loan Types
  • Cannabis Use Properties
  • Discounted Note Payoff
  • Note Purchase
  • Partner Buyout
  • Primary Residence Business Purpose Cash Out
  • Reverse 1031 Exchange
Minimum Origination Fee Amount

$7,500

Fees which are paid to a third party company
  • Appraisal Fee
  • Escrow Fee
  • Title Fee

Details and Requirements

Property Geographic Area Details

Primary Coastal Markets in California only - Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, SF Bay Area

Loan Amounts

$50,000 to $5,000,000

Interest Rates

7.50% to 7.75%

Origination Fees

2.5% to 3%

Loan Terms

6 to 48 months

Lien Position

1st

Credit Check Required

yes

Credit Check Details

We don't have a minimum credit score but we stay away from bankruptcies and late payers on loans unless they have a credible explanation.

Minimum Credit Score Required

400

Prepayment Penalty

yes

Prepayment Penalty Details

6 months

Typical Closing Time (Days)

8

Fastest Closing Time (Days)

3

Payment Structure
  • Interest Only
  • Amortized
Payment Structure Details

Interest only or amortized over 30 years

Personal Guaranty (Recourse) Required
Always
Borrower Entity Types Considered
  • Individual(s)
  • LLC
  • Limited Partnership
  • Trust
  • Corporation
  • Non-Profit Corporation
  • Self-Directed IRA
Documentation Required
  • Credit Report
  • Loan Application
Appraisal Required for Residential Property

Sometimes

Appraisal Required for Commercial Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Residential Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Commercial Property

Sometimes

Will Consider Collateralizing Multiple Properties in One Loan

yes

Will lend to a foreign national

yes

Need TIN and U.S. bank account
Will Allow Junior Position Mortgage(s) Behind Our Senior Mortgage

yes

Will Consider Equity Joint Venture

no

Collateral Types
  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property
Loan Purpose
  • Investment Acquisition
  • Investment Refinance
  • Improve Subject Property
  • Use Equity to Invest in Another Property
  • Invest in a Business
  • Business Working Capital
  • Value Add Project
  • Development Project
Property Occupancy
  • Vacant
  • Tenant Occupied 100%
  • Tenant Occupied Partial
  • Owner Occupied Commercial

Bridge Loans for California Multi-Tenant Properties, Since 1985

  • Simple Interest Rate Structure:
    • 7.50% for 2-year loan term
    • 7.75% for 4-year loan term
  • Multi-Tenant Properties Only
    • NO single family homes but 2+ units are OK
  • Personal Income Verification Not Required
  • Credit Score Not Important
  • No Junk Fees – We only charge points, escrow fee, title fee

As of October 2025, our maximum rate is 7.75%. Our loan term ranges from 6 to 48 months, and we like the longer term loans. We won’t set your term at 12 months and then charge you extension fees. Instead, we’ll offer a longer term option from the start. We don’t charge any other fees in addition to the origination points. We will even do escrow for free if there’s no more than 1 loan to pay off. Borrower just pays recording and title fees.

Please note: we do NOT offer loans for rehab, land, construction.

Additional Details

No processing fees and no other fees other than origination points paid to us. We will even do escrow for free if there's no more than 1 loan to pay off. Borrower just pays Title fees and Recording fee, directly to county recorder.

Diversified Mortgage Co.’s Lending Activity
Data Provided By Elementix
12mo Loan Volume

$31,279,000

12mo Loan Count

27

Total Loan Volume

$244,119,025

Average Loan Size

$792,594

Loan Count by State (Past 12 Months)
CA: 27
Data provided by Elementix | Disclaimer

Diversified Mortgage Co. is one of California’s oldest leading independent providers of real estate mortgage services. Our specialty is new loan financing and refinance loans for multi-family and commercial properties.

Diversified Mortgage office is in Irvine, California. Unlike larger companies, at Diversified Mortgage, you always receive highly-personalized attention from a decision maker. Moreover, unlike smaller companies, we can get you your funds within a few days, not weeks.

DMC Inc. / Diversified Mortgage Co. is a duly licensed California Real Estate brokerage firm, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, Lic. #01085780, and is also an associate member of the California Mortgage Association and we are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau .  NMLS License #336445.

Office Locations

2081 Business Center Drive, Suite 155, Irvine, California 92612
Year Established

1985

License

CA DRE Lic. 01085780, NMLS ID 336445

Primary Capital Source
  • Own Funds
Alternative Capital Sources
  • Bank Credit Line
Loan Structure for Majority of Loans
  • Multiple Investor Fractionalized Note
Percentage of Loans Secured by Commercial Property

90%

Percentage of Loans Secured by Residential Property

10%

Total Number of Loans Funded to Date

3,000

Total Loan Volume Funded to Date

$1,000,000,000

Our Team

Mike Meisenbach

Loan Agent

CalDRE - 01049908

Larry Newfield

Broker/Owner

CalDRE Broker - 00698424

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Info Our minimum loan amount is $50,000

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