Lead Funding

Lead Funding A direct lender offering private financing options to real estate investors in CO, AZ, and WA We understand how dynamic the investment real estate market is.

Lead Funding is a spin off from Essence Homes, a regional builder, remodeler, and developer that operated in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Since 2009, the company has successfully completed over $90,000,000 in residential projects. Lead Funding’s mission is to offer private financing to local investors with competitive rates, hassle-free and quick terms, and complimentary essential tools. This “holistic” approach assists small to large real estate investors and is truly industry unique. To date, Lead Funding has loaned in excess of $400,000,000 directly to investors and has experienced a high client retention rate. In fact, our clients often keep multiple loans and continually borrow for new acquisitions as they turn over their investment properties. Today, Lead Funding has a private fund of over $85MM and operates within Arizona, Colorado and Washington. We’re proud to be a direct lender that can underwrite and make decisions quickly to help you build a successful flipping or acquisition business. That’s why our customer service is often described as “unparalleled.” We work with a sense of urgency—which is often required—so timely and informed decisions can be made quickly.

REO's are up 42% from a year ago, but overall foreclosures are still below pre-pandemic levels.  See how your state rank...
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REO's are up 42% from a year ago, but overall foreclosures are still below pre-pandemic levels. See how your state ranks.

Explore July 2026 foreclosure rates across all 50 U.S. states and their top counties leading in foreclosure activity.

By the time some of these signs are obvious, it may be time to look at areas close by that will benefit from the transit...
09/22/2026

By the time some of these signs are obvious, it may be time to look at areas close by that will benefit from the transition.

The clearest signs a neighborhood is gentrifying show up years before prices do, from new coffee shops to rezoning votes

From ATTOM's Q2 Home Equity and Underwater Report: Borrowers who entered the market with low down-payments, post-Covid a...
09/18/2026

From ATTOM's Q2 Home Equity and Underwater Report: Borrowers who entered the market with low down-payments, post-Covid are facing an equity crisis. Louisiana had the lowest equity-rich shares; Minnesota had the highest underwater rates.

Homeowners who purchased homes with little or no money down are now struggling to stay above water.

This is Part 2 of estimating rehab costs. Henry Washington discusses not only costs but what to do and what not to do - ...
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This is Part 2 of estimating rehab costs. Henry Washington discusses not only costs but what to do and what not to do - what will give you the most "bang for the buck."

Investors have used the same proven formula for decades: Buy a discounted property, renovate it, and increase its value by tens or sometimes even hundreds of

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I have a hard time believing house flippers are using "peel-and-stick backsplashes." Farmhouse, open shelving, and builder-grade lighting should go. 🏡

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Gross profits increased slightly in Q1 indicats a rebound, not a boom. Success can be attributed to disciplline and buyi...
09/09/2026

Gross profits increased slightly in Q1 indicats a rebound, not a boom. Success can be attributed to disciplline and buying at the right price.

ATTOM reports 64,348 Q1 2026 flips, 8% of all sales, as typical gross returns rose to 25.4% and gross profits increased to $66,000.

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This Opendoor link highlights several free comp tools and tips for beginners.  Your buy-box could be a little more granu...
09/02/2026

This Opendoor link highlights several free comp tools and tips for beginners. Your buy-box could be a little more granular: stay within distinct, similar neighborhoods without crossing major dividing lines. https://www.opendoor.com/articles/real-estate-comps

ATTOM lists five cities with strongest returns this quarter. Those cities have three  things in common: older housing st...
08/25/2026

ATTOM lists five cities with strongest returns this quarter. Those cities have three things in common: older housing stock, purchase prices below the national median ($440,600 existing-home median - $408,776 for overall market average), and steady buyer demand once the renovation work is done.

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Kelley Blue Book has entered the home valuation business. The platform, for consumers and agents, is currently in 10 sta...
08/21/2026

Kelley Blue Book has entered the home valuation business. The platform, for consumers and agents, is currently in 10 states and free to consumers. KBB Homes claims accuracy with 3% of final sales prices.

The century-old car-pricing brand launches a home valuation platform.

Address

7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3000N
Greenwood Village, CO
80111

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+13038343494

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