$550K Fix & Flip Loan, 63% ARV | Cloverdale, CA 95425
By Hanover MC On September 3 2024
Closed: $550,000 1st TD fix & flip, 63% ARV, Cloverdale CA, Sonoma County. 5-yr balloon.
Closed | Hard Money Fix & Flip Loan | Cloverdale, CA 95425
$550,000 hard money 1st trust deed · Fix & flip SFR · 63% ARV · 5-year term · Sonoma County, California
Loan amount
$550,000
Loan position
1st trust deed
ARV (LTV)
63%
Loan term
5-year balloon
County
Sonoma
Property type
SFR — fix & flip
Loan summary
| Loan amount | $550,000 |
| Loan position | 1st trust deed |
| Loan purpose | Purchase — fix & flip, business purpose |
| Property type | Single family residence (SFR) |
| Location | Cloverdale, CA 95425 — Sonoma County |
| ARV (loan to value) | 63% of after-repair value |
| Loan term | 5-year balloon |
| Payments | Principal and interest |
| Prepayment penalty | None |
| Loan committee | None — in-house underwriting |
About this closing
Hanover Mortgage Company arranged a $550,000 hard money 1st trust deed for a professional real estate investor acquiring a single-family fix & flip property in Cloverdale, California 95425. The loan was structured for the purchase of an investment SFR, giving the investor the capital to acquire and begin rehabilitation without the delays of conventional financing.
At 63% of after-repair value, the loan provided a disciplined equity cushion relative to the stabilized property value — the standard that hard money underwriting in Northern California fix & flip transactions is built around. Principal and interest payments. 5-year balloon. No prepayment penalty.
Cloverdale is a small city of roughly 9,000 residents in northern Sonoma County, situated along the Russian River near the northern entrance to the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Anderson Valley wine corridors. For experienced fix & flip investors, Cloverdale offers lower acquisition costs than southern Sonoma County markets like Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. As of August 2026, homes in Cloverdale were selling in a median of 59 days on the market¹ — investors should pull current comps rather than assume a fixed timeline, since days-on-market figures shift month to month. Buyer demand draws from wine country lifestyle seekers, retirees, and remote workers. Investors should conduct their own due diligence on comparable sales, renovation costs, and exit timing before committing to a project.
Figures describe this specific, previously closed transaction only — not a quote or commitment to lend. Every borrower and property is underwritten on its own terms.
Why this deal worked
Fix & flip loans are evaluated on the after-repair value — not the as-is value — because the investor's business plan is to improve the property before resale. Hanover MC assessed the collateral, the investor's experience, and the project scope, then arranged the loan through in-house underwriting.Have a deal in Sonoma County? Call (714) 838-1474 x102 · Business purpose only.
No loan committee. No upfront fees. The investor was an experienced operator with a clear plan. At 63% ARV, the loan-to-value ratio left meaningful protective equity in place relative to the finished value, supporting a clean approval process.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a hard money fix & flip loan in Cloverdale, CA?
Yes. Hanover MC arranges hard money fix & flip loans in Cloverdale and throughout Sonoma County for business purpose investors. Loan amounts, terms, and ARV requirements vary by transaction. Call (714) 838-1474 x102 to discuss your scenario.
What is an ARV-based hard money loan?
ARV stands for after-repair value — the projected appraised value of the property once renovations are complete. Hard money fix & flip loans are sized as a percentage of ARV rather than the current as-is value, allowing investors to borrow based on the stabilized project value. In this Cloverdale deal, Hanover MC arranged the loan at 63% of ARV.
Do fix & flip investors need to qualify the same way as traditional borrowers?
Hard money underwriting is primarily asset-based and experience-based, not income-based like conventional loans. For professional fix & flip investors, the key factors are the property's ARV, the investor's track record, and the strength of the project. These are business purpose loans only.
What does "no prepayment penalty" mean on a fix & flip loan?
No prepayment penalty means the investor can pay off the loan early — at the completion of the rehab and sale — without owing an additional fee. This is important on fix & flip deals where the payoff may happen well before the 5-year balloon date.
Does Hanover MC arrange hard money loans in Sonoma County?
Yes. Hanover MC arranges hard money 1st trust deed loans throughout California, including Sonoma County, the greater Bay Area, and Northern California. Business purpose loans only. Call (714) 838-1474 x102 or apply online at hanovermc.com/apply.
Is Cloverdale a good market for fix & flip investing?
Cloverdale moves at a moderate pace — as of August 2026, homes were averaging around 59 days on market¹, though this shifts month to month. Entry costs are lower than Healdsburg or Santa Rosa, but carry time still matters. Experienced investors with a tight scope and realistic exit timeline can make it work. Always run your own comps and rehab numbers before committing.
Have a fix & flip deal in California?
No upfront fees. No loan committee. In-house underwriting. Business purpose only. Subject to underwriting approval. California licensed.