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Top California Lender Announces New Investor Partnerships and Strong Q1 Performance as It Expands into Q2
- Dorothy Hathorn
- 1 day ago
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Santa Monica, CA — March 24, 2026 - Top California Lender, a nationwide private commercial real estate lender, today announced strong first quarter performance alongside the onboarding of new investor capital, positioning the firm for continued growth heading into Q2 2026.
Building on a strong start to the year, the firm closed multiple transactions across key U.S. markets, including recent financings such as a $36 million industrial construction loan in Houston, Texas, a $12.4 million multifamily bridge loan in Austin, Texas, and a $6 million bridge loan for a 92-unit senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona. These transactions reflect continued execution across construction, bridge, and value-add strategies.
This performance reflects the firm’s continued commitment to providing flexible, fast, and reliable capital solutions to real estate investors across the United States.
As the firm enters Q2, Top California Lender is excited to announce the addition of $78 million in new investor capital, significantly increasing its lending capacity. This new influx of capital will allow the company to scale operations, fund larger transactions, and support a growing pipeline of borrowers seeking alternative financing solutions in today’s evolving market.
“Our continued growth reflects both the strength of our capital relationships and the demand for execution-focused lending in today’s market,”
said Jerry Dean, CEO of Top California Lender.
“We are entering Q2 with increased capacity, a strong pipeline, and a clear focus on delivering certainty to our borrowers.”
Top California Lender provides financing solutions across a range of commercial real estate strategies, including:
The firm typically provides loan approvals within approximately 10 business days, with funding often completed in as little as 15 business days after approvals, subject to underwriting.
In addition to expanding its capital base, Top California Lender is evaluating the rollout of additional financing solutions, including expanded structured finance capabilities and new lending products designed to support increasingly complex transactions.
With commercial real estate markets continuing to evolve, the firm remains focused on delivering flexible capital, disciplined underwriting, and reliable execution, positioning itself as a preferred lending partner for sponsors, developers, and brokers nationwide.
About Top California Lender
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Top California Lender is a private commercial real estate lender providing structured, asset-based financing solutions nationwide. The firm focuses on speed, reliability, and tailored execution across a range of commercial property types.
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