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Case Study: When Leadership Is the Real Exception

Discover how George Naveda structured a luxury Fix & Flip purchase loan in Fort Lauderdale by overcoming appraisal challenges, preserving 90% LTC leverage, and closing on time through creative lending solutions.

By George Naveda, Executive Vice President of Sales at RBI Private LendingJanuary 9, 20262 min read

Case Study Lima One

January 9, 2026

This case study features a high-value Purchase Fix & Flip transaction in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where timing constraints and appraisal access issues threatened the borrower’s ability to close on schedule. Led by George Naveda, Senior Sales Manager at Lima One Capital, the deal required coordination across underwriting and valuations to structure a creative exception that preserved leverage while keeping the closing date intact.

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About the author

George Naveda

Executive Vice President of Sales at RBI Private Lending

George Naveda is a sales leader dedicated to building high-performing teams of relationship-driven professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to long-term growth in the private real estate lending industry. He believes the industry offers tremendous opportunities for professionals who lead with trust, discipline, and a long-term mindset. With more than 26 years of experience in sales and finance, George specializes in structuring high-leverage financing solutions for complex Fix & Flip, Purchase, Bridge, and Ground-Up Construction loans. Drawing on his experience as both a lender and a real estate investor, he approaches every client relationship as a partnership, helping investors secure the capital they need to scale their businesses, execute with confidence, and achieve their investment goals. Fluent in both English and Spanish, George is recognized for solving challenging transactions where timing, leverage, or deal structure are critical—because great lending is measured by successful closings, not just competitive quotes.