One of the most common stumbling blocks for newcomers to the real estate investment sector is figuring out how to fund rental property transactions. There are several available alternatives to beginner real estate investors, but as expected, a number of sources for funding could [...]
A mortgage pool is a collection of mortgages held in trust as collateral for the production of mortgage-backed securities. These are the simplest types of mortgage-backed securities. The mortgage pool has quite a number of advantages, some of which include; Diversification The mortgage pool [...]
Our marketing staff has conducted a series of twelve Q&A questions with the owner of Note Servicing Center, Roberta Standen, and its CEO, Thomas Standen. As their leadership and knowledge in the industry have grown immensely over the years; take a glimpse into how [...]
Every lending journey starts from seeking a borrower and real property collateral. However, real property collateral may sometimes have a false appearance, so it is important to make adequate research and findings to avoid unresolved liens from the previous owner. Put differently, anything that [...]
Most people wonder how private lenders can be of great help in both expected and unexpected trying situations. Mostly, a private lender can be anybody: a family member or a hard money lender. Many banks also give out loans. In fact, they are a [...]
The majority of private lenders source their beginning capital from private investors, including friends and family. While this could be an easy way to raise capital, there is the limitation of not raising enough funds or the issue of trust when it comes to [...]
Over the last decade, fix and flip loans have gained more popularity in the real estate industry. The private lending business filled the financing gap left by the bankruptcy of sub-prime lenders and regular banks' tightening of lending requirements. Ready and willing to fund [...]
In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in response to the financial crisis and recession that hit the economy of the United States. The act was designed to protect customers against predatory [...]
Private lenders have been a huge pillar of support to many real estate investors since the housing crisis of 2008. The reckless real estate speculation was a key part of the economic crash that led to banks' loss of interest in real estate investment [...]
In a bid to diversify their portfolio, most hard money lenders whose primary focus is on business-purpose loans consider consumer bridge loans at some point. However, most still find it difficult to understand what qualifies as a bridge loan and apply consumer protection regulations. [...]
