Lender comparison
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) is a technology-driven lender specializing in bridge loans and fix-and-flip financing for real estate investors. They use data-driven underwriting for fast closings and have funded billions in investor loans.
Overview
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome) is a technology-driven lender specializing in bridge loans and fix-and-flip financing for real estate investors. They use data-driven underwriting for fast closings and have funded billions in investor loans.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Kiavi | Relip |
|---|---|---|
| Investor loan types | Bridge and fix-flip primary; some DSCR | DSCR, bridge, fix-flip, construction, rental portfolio, multifamily |
| Lead generation | None — lender only | Investor-specific lead gen with maturity data |
| AI screening | Data-driven underwriting (lender-side) | AI pre-screening for broker deal qualification |
| Pricing engine | Kiavi rates only | Scenario pricing across wholesale and correspondent programs |
| Deal tracking | Kiavi loan portal | Full broker pipeline from lead to funded loan |
| Document management | Kiavi submission portal | Broker-side borrower portal with doc checklists |
| Capital access | Kiavi products only | Direct lender — 100% wholesale, never competes with brokers |
| Cost | Lender (no broker platform fee) | Contact for pricing |
Real estate investors who want fast, technology-driven bridge and fix-flip financing from a single lender with a strong balance sheet.
Mortgage brokers who want to compare Kiavi alongside other investor lenders to find the best terms for each deal.
Pricing
Kiavi is a lender — no platform fee for borrowers or brokers, but you are limited to Kiavi rates and guidelines.
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FAQ
Common questions about switching from Kiavi to Relip for investor lending.
Kiavi offers some DSCR products but is primarily known for bridge and fix-and-flip loans. Brokers focused on DSCR lending benefit from a wholesale-only platform that never competes with them — direct lending, scenario pricing, and full execution.
Kiavi is a single lender specializing in bridge and fix-flip loans. Relip is a broker platform that lets you compare Kiavi with other investor lenders, plus provides lead generation, AI screening, and deal management tools.
Kiavi has a broker channel but is primarily direct-to-investor. Brokers looking for a platform built around their workflow — with direct lending through wholesale channels and full pipeline tools — benefit from a wholesale-only, broker-first platform like Relip.
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Relip is a direct lender with wholesale and correspondent channels — plus lead generation, AI screening, deal pricing, term sheets, and order management in one platform. 100% wholesale: we never compete with brokers.