Honest, reliable lending for real estate investors.
Derek Witt
Regional Team Lead West Coast
Derek Witt is a real estate lending leader with 18+ years of experience helping real estate investors secure financing through broker, sponsor, and direct lending channels. As Vice President of Loan Originations at Flipside Lending, he guides borrowers from initial strategy through closing, bringing clarity to loan structure, timelines, and approval requirements so clients can move quickly and confidently on opportunities. Known for a steady, solutions-first approach, Derek helps investors navigate complex scenarios and reach the finish line with a smooth, dependable experience.
Previously, Derek founded and led DRW Investors Capital, a boutique investor-focused lending platform built around strong relationships and repeatable results. He partnered closely with brokers, sponsors, and borrowers to create reliable execution from deal intake to funding, emphasizing responsiveness, transparency, and long-term trust. Derek is recognized for being highly collaborative and hands-on—building teams that communicate well, stay accountable, and deliver a consistent client experience that supports investors as markets and strategies evolve.
CIVIC Financial Services provides short-term Fix & Flip, Bridge, and Construction loans, as well as long-term Single & Portfolio Rental loans to residential real estate investors across the country, helping our clients overcome traditional financing hurdles and build long-term wealth through real estate investment.
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