Commercial bridge loans in San Diego, California

Time-sensitive bridge financing for San Diego multifamily, retail, office, mixed-use, hospitality, and industrial properties. Loans run $3MM to $30MM with rates from 6.95%, 6-month to 3-year terms, and up to 80% LTV on purchases and 75% on refinances, secured by a first mortgage.

The San Diego market for this loan

Homes in 5+ unit buildings
38.0%Share of all housing unitsACS
Renter households
52.7%279,312 homesACS
Rental vacancy
4.3%Share of rental stock for rentACS
Median household income
$108,077Supports rent levelsACS
5+ unit homes permitted, 2025
5,350Peak 2025: 5,350BPS
Population
1,406,106+1.6% since 2020PEP
New housing units permitted per year, 2020 to 20255+ units2–4 unitsSingle-family20204,68220214,78820224,42220235,76520246,61520256,828
New housing units permitted per year, San Diego (Census Building Permits Survey)
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Year1 unit2–4 units5+ unitsTotal
20204451944,0434,682
20215391934,0564,788
20225061803,7364,422
20235162694,9805,765
20247757325,1086,615
20258196595,3506,828

What this means for a San Diego commercial bridge loan

38.0% of San Diego's homes are in buildings with five or more units, the 27th highest of the 150 cities B-Line Capital covers, and renters occupy 52.7% of households. Rental vacancy is 4.3%.

Commercial Bridge Loan program details

UsesAcquisitions, recapitalizations, note acquisitions and discounted payoffs, lease-up and stabilization, redevelopment and repositioning, rehab and construction, partner buyouts, bankruptcy and receivership resolutions, complex structures
Interest rateAs low as 6.95%1
Loan amount$3MM to $30MM12
Term6 months to 3 years
SecurityFirst mortgage lien
BorrowerIndividual or entity
ExperienceAll experience levels welcome
Maximum loan-to-value80% on purchase; 75% on refinance (LTV and LTC)4
Cost basisPurchases, and refinances of properties owned more than 180 days
Origination fee1% to 4%
Property typesMultifamily, retail, office, mixed-use, senior housing, self-storage, hospitality, specialty, manufactured housing, industrial and flex

How it works

  1. Request a quote. Tell us about the San Diego property, your plan, and the loan amount you need. It takes a few minutes.
  2. Compare offers. We shop the deal across private lenders, family offices, and commercial capital sources and bring you up to three offers.
  3. Close and fund. We coordinate documents, valuation, and title with the lender you choose through closing.

Questions about commercial bridge loans in San Diego

How much of San Diego's housing is in apartment buildings?

38.0% of San Diego's housing units are in buildings with five or more units (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What properties qualify for a commercial bridge loan?

Multifamily, retail, office, mixed-use, senior housing, self-storage, hospitality, specialty, manufactured housing, and industrial or flex properties.

How long do commercial bridge loans usually last?

Terms run from 6 months to 3 years. Typical transactions involve urgent closings, a clear value-add plan, and an exit within 12 to 24 months.

Do I need commercial real estate experience?

No. Programs are available at all experience levels, though experience can improve leverage and pricing.

Can foreign nationals qualify?

Eligibility depends on lender guidelines, the borrower profile, and how the transaction is structured.

Does B-Line Capital lend directly?

No. B-Line Capital is a private money broker. It compares offers from multiple private lenders, family offices, and commercial capital sources so you can choose the best rate and terms.

What fees are involved?

Lender origination fees on commercial bridge loans typically run 1% to 4%. B-Line Capital's broker fee typically ranges from 0.5 to 2 points depending on deal size and complexity. All fees are disclosed on your closing statement and nothing is charged until your loan funds.

How long does it take to close in San Diego?

Timelines depend on the lender, the deal's complexity, and how quickly documents come together. Private financing generally moves faster than a bank loan; ask your B-Line Capital contact for a timeline specific to your San Diego project.

How do I get started with a commercial bridge loan in San Diego?

Request a quote to compare offers from up to three lenders, or call (206) 949-3416 to talk with the team.

Sources and methodology

Data refreshed 2026-10-29.

Michael Schatz

Founder & Chief Lending Strategist, B-Line Capital

Michael Schatz leads B-Line Capital, a private money brokerage that helps real estate investors, builders, and developers finance rental, bridge, fix & flip, construction, and commercial bridge loans by comparing offers from private lenders, family offices, and commercial capital sources.