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LendHero™
Efficient Lending Solutions
💳 CDFI-Ready Renovation Financing

LendHero

Simple, transparent renovation financing with soft credit pulls, milestone-based disbursements, and borrower-friendly terms — connected to CDFI and CRA lenders who care about your community.

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✓ Soft credit pull only
✓ No upfront fees
✓ CDFI-matched rates
✓ Milestone-based release
Your Loan Health Scores
RVS
87
Renovation Value Score
EVR
92
Execution & Verification
BPS
79
Borrower Profile Score
LHS
86
Lender Health Score
📋 Your Pre-Qualified Loan
Loan Amount
$46,700
Monthly Payment
$487
Interest Rate
6.25%
Term
10 yrs
🛡 Soft credit pull · No impact on your score

See How LendHero Works

Watch this short video to understand how LendHero connects homeowners to CDFI lenders with transparent, milestone-based financing.

How LendHero Works
HomeHero
How LendHero Works
Efficient Lending Solutions
5 min
Video Length
98%
Approval Potential
CDFI
Lender Network
CRA
Compliant
🗺 The Process

From Application to Funded Project

A transparent, step-by-step financing process built around your renovation milestones

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Soft Pre-Qual

Answer a few questions about your project. We run a soft credit pull — no impact to your score — and show your rates in minutes.

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Smart Scoring

Your RVS, EVR, BPS, and LHS scores are calculated from your project data, design, and contractor selection — not just credit.

3

CDFI Match

We match you with the best-fit CDFI or CRA lender from our coalition network based on your location, project type, and scores.

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Milestone Release

Funds sit in escrow and release only when HeroVerify confirms each milestone. No lump-sum risks — money moves when work is done.

📊 Smart Scoring

Renovation Financing Made Simple.

LendHero uses four data-driven scores to unlock better rates and higher approval chances — no jargon, no surprises

RVS
87 / 100
Renovation Value Score
Measures the expected increase in property value based on your renovation scope and design choices.
EVR
92 / 100
Execution & Verification Rating
Assesses contractor quality, Y-Score, and milestone tracking capability throughout the project.
BPS
79 / 100
Borrower Profile Score
Evaluates financial stability, income, and creditworthiness using soft-pull data and project context.
LHS
86 / 100
Lender Health Score
Overall loan health combining all four factors — used by CDFIs to assess and price the loan.

Borrower-Friendly Loan Packaging

We translate complex financial metrics into plain language — no confusing jargon. You always know exactly what you're getting into before you sign anything.

🛡 Soft credit pull · No impact on credit score · Pre-qualified in 5 minutes
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Soft Credit Pull

Check your rates without any impact to your credit score

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Smart Scoring

98% approval potential with project-based AI scoring

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Milestone-Based

Financing tied to verified milestones, not arbitrary timelines

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Transparent Terms

No hidden fees, clear rates, borrower-friendly terms always

🏦 Coalition Network

Connected to Lenders Who Care About Your Community

Every LendHero loan is matched to a CDFI or CRA lender from our Capital Bridge Coalition — mission-driven institutions focused on LMI homeowners and community impact.

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    Mission-Aligned Lending

    CDFIs are chartered to serve low-to-moderate income communities. Their rates and terms reflect that mission, not profit maximization.

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    CRA-Documented Impact

    Every loan generates a Community Reinvestment Act documentation package — examiner-ready and exportable at any time.

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    Escrow-Protected Disbursement

    Lender funds go into escrow and release only on HeroVerify milestone approval — protecting both the lender's investment and the homeowner's money.

🏦 Coalition CDFI Partners
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RAZA Development Fund
CDFI · Phoenix, AZ
Active
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LISC
Impact Lender · National
Active
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Growth Partners AZ
CDFI · Arizona
Active
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Clearinghouse CDFI
CDFI · National
Active
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Native Community Capital
CDFI · Southwest
Active
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Prestamos CDFI
CDFI · Arizona
Active
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Hustle PHX
Community · Phoenix, AZ
Partner
🧮 Estimate Your Loan

What Would Your Monthly Payment Be?

Adjust the sliders to estimate your renovation loan — actual rates confirmed after soft pre-qualification

Project Cost: $46,700
Loan Term: 10 years
Interest Rate: 6.25%
Down Payment: $0
Monthly Payment
$519
Total Interest
$15,574
Total Repayment
$62,274

*Estimated figures only. Actual rates confirmed after soft pre-qualification. No credit impact to check your rates.

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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LendHero financing

Will checking my rate hurt my credit score?⌄
No. LendHero uses a soft credit pull for pre-qualification — this never appears on your credit report and has zero impact on your score. Only if you accept a final offer does a hard pull occur, and only with your explicit authorization.
What is a CDFI and why does it matter?⌄
A Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is a federally certified lender chartered to serve low-to-moderate income communities. They typically offer better rates and more flexible terms than conventional lenders for renovation projects — and their loans contribute to CRA compliance for partner banks.
How are funds disbursed to my contractor?⌄
All loan funds are held in an FBO (For Benefit Of) escrow account. They are never sent directly to a contractor upfront. Funds release only when a HeroVerify inspector approves a specific milestone — protecting both you and the lender from contractor non-performance.
What if my credit score is low?⌄
LendHero's scoring goes beyond credit. Your Renovation Value Score (RVS), project quality, contractor Y-Score, and HeroKit completeness all factor into your loan eligibility. Many LMI homeowners with lower credit scores qualify because of strong project fundamentals — that's exactly what our CDFI partners are designed for.
How long does approval take?⌄
Pre-qualification takes 5 minutes. Full approval with a matched CDFI partner typically takes 2–5 business days once your HeroKit, contractor selection, and project scope are finalized. The platform handles all documentation automatically.
What loan amounts are available?⌄
LendHero typically finances renovation projects from $10,000 to $250,000+ depending on scope, property value, and lender match. Kitchen and bathroom renovations ($20K–$75K) are the most common. Whole-home and multi-unit projects can qualify for larger amounts through our institutional CDFI partners.

Ready to Finance Your Renovation?

Pre-qualify in 5 minutes. No credit impact. CDFI-matched rates built for LMI homeowners.

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