Legal
Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Welcome to the Hillcrest Lending website. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at hillcrestlending.com and all associated services (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Hillcrest Lending is a California-licensed private money lender (NMLS #1964616, DRE #02114219).
Important Disclaimer
This website does not constitute a loan commitment, offer to lend, or guarantee of loan approval. All loan applications are subject to credit underwriting, appraisal, and other approval conditions. Interest rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Nothing on this website should be construed as a binding offer or commitment to provide financing.
Information presented on this website regarding loan programs, rates, and terms is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current offerings. Actual loan terms will be set forth in your loan documents.
Website Usage Terms
You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Site.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems connected to the Site.
- Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site for any purpose without our express written permission.
- Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or its related systems.
No Guarantee of Loan Approval
Submitting a loan inquiry or application through this website does not guarantee that you will receive a loan or any specific terms. All loans are subject to:
- Satisfactory credit underwriting and due diligence
- Satisfactory property appraisal and inspection
- Verification of borrower information and documentation
- Compliance with all applicable lending laws and regulations
- Availability of investor capital
- Final approval by Hillcrest Lending management
Pre-qualifications and preliminary approvals are not commitments to lend and may be revoked or modified at any time prior to funding.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of Hillcrest Lending or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The Hillcrest Lending name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Hillcrest Lending. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of Hillcrest Lending.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Site.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HILLCREST LENDING, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hillcrest Lending, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your use of the Site, or your violation of any rights of another party.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Hillcrest Lending. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Hillcrest Lending shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of any such content, goods, or services available through any such websites or services.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at corporate@hillcrestlending.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within thirty (30) days. If we are unable to resolve the dispute informally, either party may proceed with formal legal proceedings as set forth in the Governing Law section above.
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Hillcrest Lending
Email: corporate@hillcrestlending.com
Phone: 949-656-4548
NMLS #1964616 | DRE #02114219