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With more than $18B in funded loans and 50,000+ projects nationwide, Kiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs). Kiavi harnesses the power of data & technology to offer REIs a simpler, more reliable, and faster way to access the capital they need to scale their businesses. Formerly known as LendingHome, Kiavi is committed to helping its customers revitalize the approximately $25 trillion worth of aged U.S. housing stock to provide move-in ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country. Traditional lenders rely on human decision-makers and paper-based processes. At Kiavi, our modern tech platform removes many traditional barriers, automates time-consuming manual steps and provides quick decisioning and true transparency throughout the entire process. With a wide range of bridge and rental funding options to choose from, Kiavi’s team of experts can create a personalized solution for our customer's investment strategy. Homeownership has always been an important part of American life. But now, just as Millennials are hitting the peak age for buying their first homes, fewer new homes are being built. In fact, today there are 33%1 fewer new homes constructed than just 15 years ago. Over 65 percent of the U.S. housing stock is more than 30 years old and in need of upgrading and renovating. And as the demand for move-in-ready homes continues to grow, residential real estate investors are needed more than ever. Kiavi is committed and proud to support today’s real estate investors in their efforts to revitalize these aged homes and provide move-in-ready homes and rental housing. NMLS ID #1125207.
Kiavi (kiavi.com) has 769 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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My experience with Kiavi was great! From the initial inquiry of terms to the application process to closing. I loved their streamlined workflow and from beginning to end. I'm looking forward to using Kiavi on my next flip!
By Israel S.
This was our first time using this company and we are very impressed with everything from professionalism, promptness and very knowledgeable. We were very pleased with our team from our first interaction with Austin Lornson. He has been amazing in guiding us through the entire process. I also, would like to mention Christina Klugman who is also amazing. Always both willing to take out calls, questions and concerns without hesitation. We will definitely be repeat customers as well as referring people to them.
By Michelle P.
They get the deal done!
By malka
The company is seamless, Austin is a great loan rep, very attentive and helpful. The website is thoroughly and easy to use. I recommended it, will continue to do business with them.
By Cynthia
Everything went smoothly.
By Christopher L.
Haley Deffenbaugh along with Romina were great throughout the entire transaction. Trusted lenders that you can trust will close
By Christian A.
Kiavi has made process of lending money to investors very simple, effective and fast! As an investor I know that time and a trustworthty Company is key for success! Special thanks to Haley Deffenbaugh for helping me with all my projects! Couldnt be any happier!
By Rebecca O.
Working with Clay at Kiavi on the purchase of our investment property was an excellent experience from start to finish. Clay demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise throughout the entire hard money lending process. He took the time to thoroughly understand our project scope and provided clear guidance at every step—from the initial underwriting to structuring our draw schedule. His knowledge of real estate investment lending and ability to navigate challenges quickly made the process seamless and efficient. Thanks to Clay’s support, we were able to close smoothly and move forward confidently with our renovation plans. I would highly recommend Clay and the Kiavi team to any real estate investor looking for a reliable, experienced, and investor-friendly lending partner. We look forward to working with him again on future projects!
By Tyrone
