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Kiavi Editorial Team

The Kiavi Editorial Team produces content for real estate investors, developers, and brokers, drawing on input from Kiavi's in-house lending, construction, and compliance specialists, along with insights from Kiavi's AI-powered lending platform. Founded in 2013 as LendingHome, Kiavi, now a Figure company, has funded $38B+ across 135K+ loans, serving 34K+ customers and financing flips, rental properties, and new construction projects across 49 states and Washington, D.C. Kiavi has been recognized as a HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate Honoree for nine consecutive years and as Scotsman Guide's #1 Top Private Lender for two years running. The Kiavi Editorial Team applies this lending experience, along with Kiavi's proprietary data, including its underwriting engine built on 22+ billion data points and insights from the Kiavi Fix-and-Flip Survey, to produce practical, data-informed content.

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Tips and How-To's Ground-Up Construction

A Guide to Infill Construction: How It’s Helping Shape Urban Development

Some urban areas are running out of space to expand. With limited land, rising population..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

A Complete Guide: How Rental Portfolio Loans Can Help You Scale Your Rental Business

Expanding your rental property investment business is an exciting journey filled with..

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Company Updates

Lending a Hand (and a Hammer): How Kiavi Supports Habitat for Humanity's Mission

Revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting affordable housing, and empowering families aren’t just..

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Fix and Flip Financing

10 Frequently Asked Questions About DSCR Loans

If you’re a real estate investor (REI) looking to grow your rental portfolio, you’ve likely heard..

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Tips and How-To's

6 Things to Do Before Submitting Your First Fix-and-Flip Loan

Securing the right financing could make or break your real estate investment project, especially..

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Customer Stories DSCR & Rental

Building Foundations and Futures: The Tiffany Da Silva Story

Tiffany Da Silva is redefining real estate investing in Central Florida with her creativity,..

Kiavi spotlight for Tiffany Da Silva, a real estate investor in Central Florida.

Tips and How-To's

Should You Fix-and-Flip Properties in 2025?

If you’re wondering whether fix-and-flip investing is still worth pursuing in 2025, you’re not..

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Tips and How-To's Local Markets

Key Takeaways from the ‘Early 2025 Insights: Emerging Trends in Real Estate Investing’ Webinar

Kiavi andJohn Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) recently joined forces to share what's..

Kiavi on-demand webinar: 'Early 2025 Insights' with Alex Thomas and Charles Goodwin.

Fix and Flip

Falling in Love with ROI: Smart Rehab Upgrades For Real Estate Investors

Maximizing returns on an investment property often takes more than simple cosmetic fixes like a..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Building Your Fix-and-Flip Dream Team: Roles & Expertise to Help You Succeed

Fix-and-flip projects have become an exciting dream for many, fueled by the overwhelming..

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Tips and How-To's

5 Ways REIs Can Stay Agile and Competitive in a Saturated Market

Even for the most seasoned real estate investors (REIs), navigating a saturated market can..

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Tips and How-To's

Key Takeaways from the IMN Single Family Rental Forum (WEST) Conference

This year'sIMN Single Family Rental (SFR) Conference was held in sunny Scottsdale, AZ. As always,..

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*Rates are based on loan terms, borrower qualifications, LTV, and property factors and are subject to change. Non owner-occupied rental properties only. Interest rates or charges herein are not recommended, approved, set or established by the State of Kansas.

© 2026 Figure Lending LLC. Figure Lending LLC dba Figure, 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28217. (888) 819-6388. NMLS ID 1717824. Equal Housing Opportunity. Kiavi Funding LLC NMLS #1125207 is a subsidiary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. | AZ Mortgage Banker License 0926504 | CA Finance Lender licensed by CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation | 575 Market Street | Suite 1600 | San Francisco CA 94105 | Toll Free: 844-415-4663 | kiavi.com. All DSCR and Rental Loans are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC dba Figure effective 9/1/2026. Bridge loans secured by property located in AZ, ID, NV, OR, and SD are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC, NMLS ID 1717824. Bridge loans secured by property located in the following jurisdictions are originated and funded by Kiavi Funding, LLC. formerly known as Kiavi Funding, Inc., NMLS ID 1125207: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY as well as Washington D.C. For licensing information go to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.