First Financial Capital

First Financial Capital is a privately capitalized direct lender based in West Hollywood, California, providing commercial real estate bridge loans nationwide. The firm finances loans from $1 million to $50 million, with particular experience in gas stations, hospitality and other commercial properties.

Direct Bridge Lender for Specialty Commercial Properties

  • Specialize in Hotels, Gas Stations, Car Washes, Healthcare properties
  • $10M minimum loan amount
    • Minimum amount is $1M for properties in California
  • Purchase, Refinance, Value-Add, Ground-Up Construction

Details and Requirements

Property Geographic Area Details

Nationwide but guidelines are different in California

Credit Check Required

yes

Last updated: September 29, 2026

Company Quick Facts

  • Year Established: 2005
  • Headquarters: West Hollywood, California
  • President: Michael Saei
  • Company Type: Privately capitalized direct lender
  • Capital Source: Private investment fund managed for clients and investors
  • Loan Types: Commercial bridge loans, acquisition loans, refinance and cash-out loans, and construction financing
  • Loan Amounts: $1 million to $50 million
  • Property Types: Commercial real estate, including gas stations, hospitality properties and other special-purpose assets
  • Geographic Focus: Nationwide
  • Primary Customers: Commercial real estate owners, operators and business owners
  • Loan Structure: Non-recourse commercial real estate bridge financing
  • Typical Closing Time: 2–4 weeks
  • Typical LOI Timing: 24–48 hours after receiving a loan request
  • Historical Loan Volume: More than $3 billion funded
  • Specialty Experience: Retail petroleum properties, including branded and unbranded gas stations

Office Locations

9255 Sunset Blvd, Ste 800, West Hollywood, California 90069

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