Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 2,882 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Lima One Capital and Easy Street Capital run nearly even across national fix-and-flip and bridge loan questions. For general queries about house flipping loans, Kiavi is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tech-enabled house flipping loans and scalable funding for experienced flippers | tech-enabled house flipping loans and scalable funding for experienced flippers | 35% |
| 2 | multifamily bridge financing, rental portfolios, and large value-add renovation loans | multifamily bridge financing, rental portfolios, and large value-add renovation loans | 35% |
| 3 | fast-closing fix-and-flip financing, low-point structures, and BRRRR cash-out projects | fast-closing fix-and-flip financing, low-point structures, and BRRRR cash-out projects | 34% |
| 4 | multifamily bridge, rehab, and long-term portfolio financing for scaling investors | multifamily bridge, rehab, and long-term portfolio financing for scaling investors | 18% |
| 5 | high-leverage fix-and-flip financing and dedicated high-FICO programs for beginners | high-leverage fix-and-flip financing and dedicated high-FICO programs for beginners | 10% |
| 6 | high-volume national fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, and rental project financing | high-volume national fix-and-flip, ground-up construction, and rental project financing | 8% |
| 7 | 7% | ||
| 8 | fast online underwriting for repeat flippers seeking flexible terms | fast online underwriting for repeat flippers seeking flexible terms | 6% |
| 9 | asset-based fix-and-flip loans with soft credit checks and fast decisions | asset-based fix-and-flip loans with soft credit checks and fast decisions | 6% |
| 10 | 5% | ||
| 11 | 5% | ||
| 12 | 5% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | fast-closing private rehab financing and flexible underwriting for local projects | fast-closing private rehab financing and flexible underwriting for local projects | 5% |
| 15 | investor-to-investor bridge loans, high-leverage rehab financing, and rental portfolios | investor-to-investor bridge loans, high-leverage rehab financing, and rental portfolios | 5% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Crebridfalling dropped to being named occasionally on questions for Tulsa and Wichita. Over the same period, Cashabilityrising became a common answer for Minneapolis flips, and Wilshire Quinnrising is now named regularly for LA projects.
Week of Oct 5–11 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Easy Street Capital, 13% on ChatGPT Search and 57% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiavi | 36% | 35% | |
| Lima One Capital | 42% | 27% | |
| Easy Street Capital | 13% | 57% | |
| RCN Capital | 17% | 19% | |
| Ridge Street Capital | 9% | 12% | |
| Anchor Loans | 11% | 5% | |
| New Silver | 10% | 5% | |
| LendingOne | 4% | 9% | |
| Capital Fund 1 | 4% | 8% | |
| Asset Based Lending (ABL) | 5% | 5% |
| AI engine | Leading brand |
|---|---|
| Lima One Capital | |
| Easy Street Capital |
50% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. hardmoneyscout.com, hardmoneyhome.com, housingwire.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
What companies provide hard money loans for house flipping projects?
Investing in St. Louis multifamily rentals. I need the best hard money lender in Missouri.
Charlotte real estate investing is competitive. Need the best hard money lender in NC now.
Expensive renovation in Boston suburb. Who's the best hard money lender in Massachusetts to partner with?
Fix and flip project in Wilmington. I need the best hard money lender in Delaware with low points.
Vacation home flip near Portland. Who is the best hard money lender in Maine to fund the deal?
Property flip in Providence. Who's the best hard money lender in RI for real estate investors?
Fixing up a Philadelphia row home. Looking for the best hard money lender in PA for fast processing.
Fixing up a double shotgun in New Orleans. I need the best hard money lender in Louisiana to finance.
Rehabbing a rental property in Des Moines. Need the best hard money lender in Iowa ASAP.
Doing a BRRRR deal in Denver. Who is the best hard money lender in Colorado right now?
Charleston renovation needs quick funding. Who's the best hard money lender in West Virginia?
Renovating a foreclosure in Hartford, need funds fast. Who's the best hard money lender in CT?
The 5 brands that lead or place most often
| Topic | Kiavi | Easy Street Capital | Lima One Capital | The Hard Money Co. | Pimlico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Led by Kiavi 3 | |||||
Can you point me toward the best hard money lenders in Kentucky for a fix-and-flip project I'm starting in Louisville?
Can you recommend any hard money lenders that work with property flippers in the Milwaukee area?
Who are the top hard money lenders in Oregon for someone doing a property renovation that needs a bridge loan?
Need a private loan for a fixer-upper in Boise. Who is the best hard money lender in Idaho?
First time flipper in Jackson. Who is the best hard money lender in MS for new investors?
Need renovation funding in Wichita. Who's the best hard money lender in Kansas for beginners?
Austin real estate investor looking for leverage. Who's the best hard money lender in Texas with low fees?
Fix-and-flip in Minneapolis requires quick funds. Who is the best hard money lender in MN?
Flipping condos in Chicago. Who's the best hard money lender in Illinois for experienced flippers?
Investing in Northern VA properties. Who is the best hard money lender in Virginia for experienced investors?
Flipping a property in Santa Fe, need financing. Who is the best hard money lender in NM?
Bridge loan needed for Seattle rehab. Who's the best hard money lender in Washington state?
Flipping a bungalow in LA, looking for the best hard money lender in California for quick closing.
Fixer upper near Burlington, VT. Who is the best hard money lender with good terms in the area?
Funding a flip in Manchester, NH. Who is the best hard money lender with competitive terms?
Vacation rental flip in Myrtle Beach. Who's considered the best hard money lender in SC?
Omaha residential flip financing needed. Who's the best hard money lender in Nebraska?
Indianapolis investment property opportunity came up. Who's the best hard money lender in Indiana?
Flipping homes in Nashville is tough without cash. Who's the best hard money lender in TN?
Baltimore foreclosure auction buy. Looking for the best hard money lender in Maryland.
Investment project in Cheyenne, WY needs quick financing. Who's the best hard money lender here?
I'm flipping a house in Birmingham and need fast cash. Who's the best hard money lender in AL?
House flipping business in Tulsa needing scalable funds. Who is the best hard money lender in OK?
Flipping in Phoenix is competitive, I need quick approval. Who is the best hard money lender in Arizona?
Financing a small project in Bismarck. Who's the best hard money lender in North Dakota?
Little Rock real estate investor here, seeking the best hard money lender in AR with good rates.
Sioux Falls property investment needing funds. Who's the best hard money lender in SD?
Looking to buy distressed property in Newark. Who is the best hard money lender in New Jersey?
Who are the top "hard money lenders" for a real estate tech startup that's flipping houses?
Rehabbing a historic home in Atlanta. I need the best hard money lender in GA.
Detroit property flipper here needing the best hard money lender in Michigan with fast closing.
Buying rental portfolios in Cincinnati, need cash. Who's the best hard money lender in Ohio?
Developing a lot in NYC requires funding. Who's the best hard money lender in New York?
Renovation loan for a cabin in Billings. Who's the best hard money lender in Montana?
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| Fast approval and transparent hard money fees | Not named |
| Led by Easy Street Capital 3 | |||||
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| Hard money lending for new investors | Not named | Not named | |||
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| Led by Lima One Capital 1 | |||||
| Hard money lending for multifamily investments | Not named | Not named | |||
| Led by The Hard Money Co. 1 | |||||
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| Led by Pimlico 1 | |||||
| Hard money lending for foreclosure auctions | Not named | Not named | |||
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| Hard money lenders for oregon renovation projects | Not named | Not named | |||
| Hard money lenders for kentucky property flipping | Not named | ||||
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| Hard money lending for foreclosure renovation | Not named | Not named | Not named | ||
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