Investment Lender
Tellus
Based in Cupertino, California, Tellus is a non-bank fintech lender specializing in wholesale business-purpose loans for real estate investors, funding asset-based financing like cash-out refinances for rental properties through a digital app ecosystem.
Key Statistics
As of December 2025, public records show Tellus has originated approximately $101.8M in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $2.5M.
Volume (12mo)
$101.8M
Avg Loan Size
$2.5M
Total Mortgages
164
Total Borrowers
28
Lending Entities
Tellus funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
164 mortgages recorded
Geography
Tellus's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 28
Volume (12mo): $101.8M
Total Volume: $401.8M
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Tellus. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
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FAQ
What type of lender is Tellus?
Tellus is classified as an investment lender based on our research. Investment lenders provide asset-based financing for real estate investors, including DSCR, fix and flip, and bridge loans. The majority of their loans (71%) are for business purposes.
What entities does Tellus fund loans under?
Tellus originates mortgages through 1 different lending entities. The most common include Tellus App. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Tellus most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Tellus is most active in California.
How many loans has Tellus originated?
Public records show 164 mortgages recorded for Tellus, with $101.8M in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Tellus?
The average mortgage size for Tellus is $2.5M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Tellus offer short-term loans?
Yes, 72% of Tellus'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.