Private Money
Dryden Capital
Dryden Capital is a private lender based in Novato, California, specializing in hard money loans and flexible financing solutions for real estate investors, including fix-and-flip projects, infill development, and rental portfolios.
Key Statistics
As of June 2026, public records show Dryden Capital has originated approximately $51.9M in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $2.0M.
Volume (12mo)
$51.9M
Avg Loan Size
$2.0M
Total Mortgages
355
Total Borrowers
37
Lending Entities
Dryden Capital funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
198 mortgages recorded
157 mortgages recorded
Geography
Dryden Capital's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 34
Volume (12mo): $50.8M
Total Volume: $706.4M
Mortgages (12mo): 4
Volume (12mo): $1.1M
Total Volume: $1.1M
Mortgages (12mo): 0
Volume (12mo): $0
Total Volume: $570k
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Dryden Capital. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
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FAQ
What type of lender is Dryden Capital?
Dryden Capital is classified as an private money based on our research. They have a mix of business (46%) and personal loans in their portfolio.
What entities does Dryden Capital fund loans under?
Dryden Capital originates mortgages through 2 different lending entities. The most common include Dryden First Mortgage Fund and Dryden Investment Fund. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Dryden Capital most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Dryden Capital is most active in California, Texas, and Nevada.
How many loans has Dryden Capital originated?
Public records show 355 mortgages recorded for Dryden Capital, with $51.9M in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Dryden Capital?
The average mortgage size for Dryden Capital is $2.0M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Dryden Capital offer short-term loans?
Yes, 60% of Dryden Capital's loans are short-term (typically bridge loans or construction financing).
How is this data collected?
Elementix aggregates mortgage data from public county records across the United States. We use AI to normalize lender names, identify aliases, and connect borrowers to their lending relationships.