How It Works

Five steps from deal to funded.

No unnecessary steps, no committees, no delays. Here's exactly what happens when you submit a deal to Maltese Capital — and how fast each step moves.


1
⚡ Under 5 minutes

Submit your deal

Fill out the deal submission form. We need the basics — property address, purchase price, rehab budget, ARV, and your exit strategy. Takes under five minutes. No lengthy applications, no bank paperwork.

What we need from you
  • Property address and state
  • Purchase price and rehab budget
  • After Repair Value (ARV) estimate
  • Loan amount and exit strategy
  • Your contact info
2
⚡ Same day

We review your scenario

Your deal goes directly to the decision maker — not a processor, not a junior underwriter. We look at the numbers, the property, and the exit strategy and decide if it's a fit. If we have questions, we call you directly.

What we're evaluating
  • Deal structure and loan-to-value
  • ARV and rehab feasibility
  • Exit strategy viability
  • Market and property type
3
⚡ Within hours

Receive your loan terms

We send you a term sheet with the loan amount, rate, points, and structure. Most borrowers have terms in hand the same day they submit — often within a few hours. You'll know exactly where you stand before you waste time on due diligence.

What the term sheet includes
  • Loan amount and LTV
  • Interest rate and points
  • Loan term and structure
  • Required docs to proceed
4
⚡ 2–3 days

Underwriting and due diligence

Once you accept the terms, we move into underwriting. We keep this lean and fast — no unnecessary document requests, no back-and-forth for things we don't actually need. We're trying to close your deal, not slow it down.

Typical docs required
  • Purchase contract
  • Entity documents (if applicable)
  • Insurance binder
  • Property inspection / appraisal (if required)
5
⚡ 5–7 days from approval

Close and get funded

We close through a title company and fund directly. From approval to funded in 5–7 days. You can close on the deal, start your rehab, and execute your plan — without waiting on a slow lender to catch up.

At closing
  • Sign loan documents through title
  • Funds wire directly to closing
  • Rehab draws available as work progresses
  • Direct line to your lender throughout the project

Common questions.
How fast can you actually close? +
5–7 business days from approval is our standard. In some cases we've closed faster when the deal is straightforward and the borrower moves quickly on docs. The biggest delays are almost always on the borrower side — not ours.
Do I need experience to get funded? +
No minimum experience required. We lend to first-time flippers and operators with 50+ deals. The deal structure matters more than your track record, though experience does factor into terms.
What states do you lend in? +
We primarily focus on California and neighboring Western states including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Texas. Submit your deal and we'll confirm if your state is covered.
Do you fund your own loans? +
Yes. We are a direct lender — we make our own credit decisions and fund from our own capital. That's why you talk directly to the decision maker and why we can move fast without a committee approval process.
What property types do you lend on? +
Single family residences, 2–4 unit properties, condos, townhomes, and select multifamily. For commercial or mixed-use, submit the deal and we'll evaluate it on a case-by-case basis.
What if I'm not sure which loan type I need? +
Just submit the deal and describe what you're trying to accomplish. We'll tell you which structure makes the most sense — fix and flip, DSCR, or bridge. You don't need to have it figured out before you reach out.
How do rehab draws work? +
For fix and flip loans, rehab funds are typically held in reserve and released in draws as work is completed and inspected. We keep the draw process simple — no excessive paperwork or long wait times between draws.

Ready to move on a deal?

Submit your scenario and get terms back the same day. Takes under five minutes.