You FoundThe Deal.We'll Fund It.
Hard money loans for fix & flip, rental, and ground-up construction. $75K–$4M. Decisions in hours. Funding in days.
- Loan Range
- $75K – $4M
- LTC Available
- Up to 90%
- In Business
- Since 2007
- Lending Footprint
- Nationwide
- 250+
- Deals Funded
- $180M+
- Volume Deployed
- 45
- States Active
- 25+
- Years Experience
Capital For Every Strategy.
Fix & Flip
Acquire, renovate, sell.
Short-term bridge capital to buy and renovate residential and commercial investment properties. Fast closings — no seasoning requirements.
Rental Loans
Build long-term cash flow.
DSCR-based financing for stabilized rental properties. Hold your portfolio with 30-year fixed or ARM options — no income verification required.
Ground-Up Construction
Build from the ground up.
Construction financing for experienced developers building new residential or mixed-use projects. Draw-based funding tied to project milestones.
One Lender. Three Ways We're Different.
First Call. Your Approval.
“Bob goes to bat for you live, on the first call.”
Most lenders take your application and disappear. Bob takes your call, gets your approval right then and there
Your First Deal Deserves More Than a Loan Officer. It Deserves A Partner.
“We don't just lend to beginners. We guide them.”
Most lenders want your paperwork. Bob wants to understand your situation. If you're new, he'll help you figure out if the deal makes sense before you ever sign anything.
Experienced Investors Get Fast Decisions. No Exceptions.
“We move as fast as you do.”
Experienced investors don't have time for committees and callbacks. Bob reviews your deal, knows what it needs, and moves. Track record matters here — and it works in your favor.
Principal · Westlend Funding
Founded 2007 · 25+ Years in Lending
When you call Westlend, you get Bob.
Bob Forbes founded Westlend Funding in 2007 with one goal: give real estate investors access to the same quality of deal review they'd get from a seasoned partner — not a faceless loan department.
With 25+ years in private lending, Bob has personally structured and closed hundreds of transactions across fix & flip, rental, and ground-up construction — from Atlanta suburbs to markets across the country. He understands the numbers, the timelines, and the pressure of a competitive acquisition.
Ready to Close Your Next Deal?
Submit a loan inquiry or call Bob directly. We respond fast because deals don't wait.
Atlanta, GA · Lending Nationwide · Founded 2007