
Kentucky Private Lending (KYPL) is a local, private lender dedicated to helping investors make their real estate opportunities a reality. Our company specializes in loans for real estate investment purposes with short-term financing options available in the Greater Louisville and surrounding areas. We understand the challenges our clients face each day in this industry and our goal is to make sure financing is not one of those. The team at KYPL will work hard to establish long lasting relationships by earning the trust of our clients and look forward to helping our community grow.
Meet the team

Eric Payne, Managing Partner
Eric, a Louisville native, serves as Managing Partner of Kentucky Private Lending. Eric has more than eight years of experience in the residential and commercial real estate lending arena. Having spent the last three years assisting a local startup company, DPL Financial Partners, Eric brings a unique skill set to KYPL which is an in-depth understanding of the real estate investment process combined with an appreciation of the entrepreneurial spirit it takes to be successful.

Bryan Etscorn, Principal/Partner
Bryan is a Louisville native and active partner with Kentucky Private Lending. Bryan previously was a Co-Owner of a 3rd Generation family business known as Etscorn Collision Center and was instrumental in the daily operations as well as the company’s acquisition by a national company in 2021. Bryan has extensive real estate experience which includes residential and commercial development, property management, construction and permanent lending, marketing and contract negotiation. Bryan looks forward to sharing his vast knowledge of the industry with partners of KYPL.