Serving Georgia investors since 1990 | $1.53B+ funded nationwide. Columbus remains a practical and relationship-driven market for real estate investors focused on rental income and value-add opportunities. CREI Funding offers private money loans to Columbus-based investors, providing tailored private lending solutions that prioritize execution, clear underwriting, and timely funding for investor-focused real estate transactions. Whether you're seeking hard money loans or other forms of real estate investor funding, we are here to support your investment goals.

CREI Funding provides fast, reliable capital solutions for real estate investors who value certainty, clarity, and execution. We specialize in hard money loans and private money loans tailored for the local Georgia market — not just a call center lender. Our fast underwriting process comes with clear expectations, ensuring you understand every step. With investor-focused loan structures that eliminate retail fluff, we operate as a direct lender alongside strategic capital partners. We offer real estate investor funding solutions for first-time, experienced, and emerging investors. At CREI Funding, we don’t just fund deals — we help investors execute confidently.

Fix & Flip Loans, Bridge Loans, and DSCR & Rental Portfolio Loans are all forms of real estate investor funding. We also offer Ground-Up Construction Loans and Refinance & Cash-Out options specifically for investors. Additionally, Land & Development Financing is available for select scenarios. Our programs are tailored for Georgia investors, builders, and developers looking for hard money loans and private money loans.

Typical investment scenarios in the Columbus market include SFR fix & flip projects in established neighborhoods, buy-and-hold rental properties, and small multifamily acquisitions. Additionally, there are opportunities for infill construction and teardown-rebuilds, as well as the refinance of stabilized investor properties. For those looking for real estate investor funding, hard money loans and private money loans can provide the financial solutions needed. If the deal makes sense, we know how to structure it.

Designed for speed, transparency, and investor efficiency in securing hard money loans and private money loans.
4-Step Layout:
1. Submit deal details (quick pre-screen)
2. Receive feedback and term guidance
3. Underwriting & documentation
4. Close and fund
Clear communication. No surprises. No wasted time. This process ensures that real estate investor funding is streamlined and effective.

Key information needed to evaluate a deal includes the Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA), a rehab or construction budget, the after-repair value (ARV) or stabilized value, and an exit strategy. Experience level may not always be required. If you have these basics, especially when considering hard money loans or private money loans for real estate investor funding, we can usually give direction quickly.
Please reach us at contact@creifunding.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We help lease all types of commercial real estate properties including office spaces, retail spaces, warehouses, industrial properties, and more.
We use a variety of marketing strategies to promote our clients' commercial properties, including online listings, targeted advertising, networking, and more.
We offer a range of lease agreements to suit the needs of our clients, including triple net leases, gross leases, modified gross leases, and more.

At Commercial Real Estate Investor Funding, our vision is to become the leading commercial real estate agency in the region by offering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We focus on providing our clients with access to hard money loans and private money loans, ensuring they have the real estate investor funding they need to succeed.
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From DSCR and bridge loans to construction, multifamily, mixed-use, Build-to-Rent, and development financing, CREI approaches capital through the lens of real-world execution and long-term investment growth.
Strategic conversations often begin before the next acquisition, refinance, or development phase moves forward.
Connect with CREI to discuss your project, financing strategy, or long-term investment goals.