Where complex deals close.

Bridge, construction, and commercial real estate financing from $500K. Fast term sheets, nationwide lending, closed on time.

Nationwide · Hablamos Español

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Loan range

$500K – $100M+

Target close

10–21 days

Lender network

180+

How we work

Built for speed, certainty, and relationships.

Mach1 Capital arranges bridge, construction, and commercial real estate debt by matching your deal to the right capital source — fast, transparent, and on your timeline. No side businesses. No conflicts. Just execution.

$500K+

Loan amounts

10–21 days

Target close

180+

Active lender relationships

Nationwide

Lending reach

Capital solutions

Six ways to fund your deal.

Each engagement starts with a clean read on the asset, the sponsor, and the market. Then we structure the most efficient path to closing.

Fast, flexible short-term capital

Bridge loans

Don't let timing cost you the deal. Short-term capital structured around your exit strategy, so you can move on opportunities immediately.

  • Loan amounts from $500K+
  • Structured around your exit
  • Quick approvals, minimal paperwork
  • Nationwide lending
Pre-qualify for this product
Commercial
up to 65% LTV
Residential
up to 70% LTV
Other LTV / LTC
available — files reviewed case by case

What your loan requires

Come prepared, close faster.

Every product has a clear checklist. Provide these up front and we deliver accurate terms, fewer surprises, and a clean path to closing.

Acquisitions for commercial, SFR, and investment properties.

To quote your deal

01
  • Detailed loan request summary
  • Property address
  • Purchase price & as-is value
  • Requested loan amount & term
  • Target LTV & loan exit strategy
  • Credit / FICO score

Supporting documents

02
  • Personal financial statement (PFS) & REO schedule
  • Sources & uses of funds breakdown
  • Resume of experience
  • Executed purchase agreement
  • Rent roll / copy of lease
  • P&L for 2 years · appraisal (if available)

For final underwriting

03
  • 1003 application & authorization form
  • Evidence of insurance (EOI)
  • Entity docs · Phase 1 report (if available)
  • Borrower provides purchase contract, escrow & title

Providing all required documents up front lets us move efficiently, deliver accurate terms, and streamline underwriting. Items marked "if available" speed up the process but aren't required to start.

Asset classes

Capital across the core sectors.

Whether you are acquiring, building, or repositioning, we structure financing across the property types that drive real estate portfolios — nationwide.

Multifamily

Garden, mid-rise, high-rise, build-to-rent, and student housing.

Commercial & office

Office, medical office, and mixed-use across asset classes.

Industrial & logistics

Warehouses, flex, cold storage, manufacturing, and IOS sites.

Retail & hospitality

Strip, single-tenant net lease, hotels, and lifestyle conversions.

Residential investment

Non-owner-occupied 1–4 unit single-family rental properties.

Construction & development

Ground-up, condo developments (with pre-sales), and rehab.

Senior & specialty care

Assisted living and senior housing facilities nationwide.

DSCR loans

Debt-service coverage ratio loans for non-owner-occupied rentals, qualified on cash flow — not personal income.

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Mach1 Capital

Southern California based · Lending nationwide

The approach

A four-step process built for certainty of execution.

The same disciplined process behind every transaction, whether a $4M bridge loan or a $90M construction package.

  1. 01

    Intake & review

    We start with a clean read on the asset, the sponsor, and the market — then map the most efficient path to closing for your deal.

  2. 02

    Lender targeting

    We curate a shortlist from 180+ active lender relationships — banks, debt funds, agencies, life companies, and private capital — matched to the deal profile.

  3. 03

    Term sheet & negotiation

    We run a competitive process and negotiate term sheets in parallel — pricing, structure, recourse, reserves, and prepayment — to surface the strongest terms.

  4. 04

    Closing & execution

    We project-manage diligence, third-party reports, and legal docs through funding, keeping every party accountable to a hard close date.

Leo Leiva, Principal / Founder at Mach1 Capital

Principal / Founder

Leo Leiva

Principal / Founder

48 years of combined experience placing debt for the deals that matter.

Mach1 Capital empowers real estate investors with reliable financing solutions. As Principal and Founder, Leo Leiva leads private lending strategies that enable clients to scale projects, expand rental portfolios, and create sustainable wealth.

With bilingual communication skills and deep Southern California market knowledge, Leo facilitates seamless collaboration with diverse stakeholders. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, he transitioned from real estate sales to private lending to drive greater impact in the industry — bringing 48 years of combined experience alongside his broker of record.

Combined experience

48 yrs

English & Español

Bilingual

Lending reach

Nationwide

Jason Kim, Broker of Record / Managing Partner at Mach1 Capital

Broker of Record / Managing Partner

Jason Kim

Broker of Record / Managing Partner

Jason Kim

With over 40 years of dedicated experience in real estate finance, mortgage lending, and underwriting, Jason Kim provides clients with deep industry expertise and strategic financial guidance. A licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1989, Jason built his career through executive leadership roles at major mortgage and financial institutions — including founding Century Funding Inc., a full-service mortgage brokerage, and serving as Vice President of the Mortgage Division at Allied Capital Corp. He currently serves as Principal Broker at Select Investment, specializing in commercial real estate finance and investment solutions.

A graduate of the University of San Diego, Jason combines rigorous financial analysis with client-focused professionalism and deep market insight. Whether helping clients secure financing for commercial real estate, navigate complex lending options, or structure custom mortgage solutions, he brings clear communication and an unwavering commitment to their financial success.

Real estate experience

40+ yrs

English & Korean

Bilingual

Licensed since

1989

Capital network

180+ active lender relationships.

We don't publish our rolodex — that's the value of the service. Instead, every deal is matched to the right category of capital and re-priced to the market on the day it goes out.

60+

Money-center & regional banks

Best-priced senior debt for stabilized, lower-leverage assets.

70+

Debt funds & private capital

Speed and flexibility for bridge, transitional, and complex deals.

30+

Agencies & life companies

Long-term, fixed-rate options for multifamily and stabilized assets.

20+

Private & relationship capital

Bespoke structures for distressed, bailout, and specialty assets.

Frequently asked questions

Come prepared, close faster. Here's what sponsors ask us most.

Loan Basics

We arrange bridge, construction, and commercial real estate debt from $500K to $100M+, matched to the right lender in our 180+ lender network.

Our target is 10–21 days from a clean, complete file. Timelines extend when documentation, third-party reports, or entity paperwork are incomplete.

Bridge loans, commercial real estate (purchase, refinance, cash-out), residential investment (non-owner-occupied 1–4 unit SFR), ground-up construction and major rehab, real estate bailouts (foreclosure/distressed rescue), and specialty assets like assisted living, senior care, and DSCR loans.

Commercial deals typically run up to 65% LTV; residential up to 70% LTV. Other LTV/LTC structures are available and reviewed case by case based on asset type and sponsor strength.

Exit Strategy

Bridge capital is priced and structured around how and when you'll pay it off — sale, refinance into permanent debt, or stabilization. A vague or unsupported exit is one of the fastest ways to get a "no" or a worse rate, because the lender is underwriting your repayment plan as much as the asset.

A specific, documented path: a signed listing agreement or comparable sales supporting a sale exit, a refinance term sheet or realistic stabilized proforma for a refi exit, or a completion timeline tied to permits and construction draws for a build-to-stabilize exit. "We'll figure it out" is not an exit strategy a lender can underwrite.

It strengthens your file significantly. Markets shift mid-loan — rates move, buyers fall through, permits get delayed. Lenders want to see that you have a Plan B (e.g., refinance if the sale slips) so the loan doesn't stall at maturity.

Loan term should match your exit timeline with a reasonable buffer — a 12-month exit plan on a 12-month loan leaves no room for delay. Lenders price in that risk; a tight, unrealistic timeline often means a shorter term, higher rate, or required extension reserve.

Plans, Blueprints & Permits (Construction / Ground-Up)

At minimum: architectural plans/blueprints, a detailed construction budget (sources & uses), a general contractor agreement, and a realistic draw schedule tied to construction milestones.

Not always to start the conversation, but final underwriting on ground-up and major rehab deals will require evidence of entitlements — approved plans, permits issued or actively in process, and any required zoning/variance approvals. Deals with permits already in hand close significantly faster.

Any material change to approved plans or scope should be flagged to your lender immediately — unapproved scope changes can trigger a re-underwrite, delay draw disbursements, or violate loan covenants tied to the original plan set.

Lenders size construction loans off the approved plans and the cost budget tied to them — square footage, unit count, finish level, and specs all feed the as-completed valuation, which drives both the loan amount and the exit-value assumptions.

Permit delays directly affect your draw schedule and your exit timeline. Build permit contingency into your project schedule and communicate proactively — a lender who's blindsided by a delay is far less flexible than one who was told upfront.

Documentation & Process

For purchases: purchase agreement, personal financial statement, REO schedule, sources & uses, resume of experience, rent roll/lease copy, and 2 years of P&L. For construction: add approved plans, permits, GC agreement, and draw schedule. Items marked "if available" (appraisal, Phase 1 report) aren't required to start but speed up final underwriting.

Every missing document is a question a lender has to ask before they can commit — and every round of follow-up resets the clock. A complete file up front is the single biggest driver of hitting a 10–21 day close instead of a 60–90 day one.

It depends on leverage, deal structure, and lender. Some structures allow non-recourse; most bridge and construction deals at higher leverage carry some form of guaranty. We structure toward the most favorable terms your file supports.

Experience matters, but it's not disqualifying — a strong team (GC, property manager, co-sponsor) and a well-documented plan and exit strategy can offset limited direct experience.

Send the deal basics — loan request summary, property address, purchase price/value, requested amount and term, target LTV, and your exit strategy. We respond within one business day with an indicative structure and target lenders.

Start a transaction

Tell us about the deal.

Send us the basics and we will come back within one business day with an indicative structure, target lenders, and a path to closing.

Call us · 562.261.3259

Leo treats every file like it's his own deal. He's transparent, fast, and he actually picks up the phone. That's rare in this business.

MC

Michael C.

Real estate investor · Southern California

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All inquiries are reviewed under NDA. Mach1 Capital is a debt advisory firm. No fees until a term sheet is accepted.