Private Money
First Bridge Lending
Northern California-based (Petaluma) private money lender originating short-term bridge, fix-and-flip, construction, and business-purpose loans to real estate investors, using capital from affiliated funds including FJM Private Mortgage Fund and Northern California Mortgage Fund series.
Key Statistics
As of June 2026, public records show First Bridge Lending has originated approximately $469.3M in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $1.1M.
Volume (12mo)
$469.3M
Avg Loan Size
$1.1M
Total Mortgages
2,769
Total Borrowers
566
Lending Entities
First Bridge Lending funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
1,604 mortgages recorded
1,030 mortgages recorded
+32 more entities not shown
Geography
First Bridge Lending's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 357
Volume (12mo): $469.3M
Total Volume: $2.9B
Mortgages (12mo): 0
Volume (12mo): $0
Total Volume: $8.1M
Mortgages (12mo): 0
Volume (12mo): $0
Total Volume: $8.3M
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with First Bridge Lending. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
+563 more borrowers not shown
FAQ
What type of lender is First Bridge Lending?
First Bridge Lending is classified as an private money based on our research. They have a mix of business (42%) and personal loans in their portfolio.
What entities does First Bridge Lending fund loans under?
First Bridge Lending originates mortgages through 34 different lending entities. The most common include Fjm Private Mortgage Fund and First Bridge Funding. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is First Bridge Lending most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, First Bridge Lending is most active in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
How many loans has First Bridge Lending originated?
Public records show 2,769 mortgages recorded for First Bridge Lending, with $469.3M in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for First Bridge Lending?
The average mortgage size for First Bridge Lending is $1.1M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does First Bridge Lending offer short-term loans?
Yes, 89% of First Bridge Lending'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.