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CV3 Financial Services Review 2026: Bridge, Fix & Flip, DSCR and Construction Loans

By Greg Wilson, commercial loan broker and publisher of Lender Tribune · Last verified November 3, 2026

Quick answerCV3 Financial Services (NMLS #2478266) is an El Segundo, California private lender led by CEO William Tessar, former president of CIVIC. It reports $4.6 billion funded across 14,000+ loans. Program materials on file show bridge loans up to 90% LTV on purchase with up to 100% rehab financing, rental loans up to 80% LTV, and loans from $75K to $5M.
Disclosure: Lender Tribune is owned by Greg Wilson, who also owns Tribune Funding, a commercial loan brokerage that may earn a fee when a borrower closes with a lender featured on this site. CV3 Financial Services did not pay for or review this article. Business-purpose lending terms change often; confirm everything with the lender before you apply.

About CV3 Financial Services

CV3 describes itself as a well-capitalized restart of a private lender. It lends in 47 states plus Washington, DC and holds a California Finance Lenders Law license (60DBO-183355) plus licenses in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Vermont.

CV3 offers a digital application. Its program highlights (May 2025, on file) note no DTI requirement, no property seasoning and no prepayment penalty on 1-year bridge loans.

CV3 Financial Services loan programs at a glance

ProgramLoan sizeLeverage / requirementsTermPricing and notes
Bridge / fix and flip$75K–$5MUp to 90% LTV on purchase with renovation; up to 100% of rehab; 80% on purchases and refis by FICO12 months typical600 min FICO; no prepay on 1-year term
Rental (DSCR)$75K–$5MUp to 80% LTV; 75% cash-out on listed properties30-year fixed or IO ARM660 min FICO; single or portfolio; Airbnb allowed
Refinance$75K–$5MUp to 80% cash-out on rentals
Ground-up constructionContact CV3Contact CV3Short-termScenario submission form required

Company facts and states from cv3financial.com, checked November 3, 2026. Leverage, FICO and loan sizes from CV3 Program Highlights (May 2025) on file; confirm current terms.

Who CV3 Financial Services fits best

  • Investors who used CIVIC and want a similar program set
  • Short-term rental investors (vacation rentals allowed on rental loans)
  • Borrowers without traditional income docs, since there is no DTI test

What to check before you apply

  • Not available in North Dakota or South Dakota (not on its lending list).
  • Program terms on file are from May 2025.
  • Business-purpose only.
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Frequently asked questions

Who runs CV3 Financial Services?

CV3 is led by CEO William Tessar, formerly president of CIVIC Financial Services.

What credit score does CV3 require?

Program materials on file list a 600 minimum FICO for bridge loans and 660 for rental loans.

Does CV3 charge a prepayment penalty?

CV3 program materials list no prepayment penalty on 1-year bridge loans.

Sources

Greg

Greg Wilson, a 25 year professional in the real estate and loans industry. Founded a community of 20K flippers and real estate pros, called Fix and Flippers, he is excited to write for this new platform, a complete resource reporting on commercial lending, loan products, and investment case studies.

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