Hard Money Lending Blog
Discover the latest trends in real estate investment. Our experts share their knowledge of hard money lending aimed at brokers, borrowers, investors, and vendors.
Rent Control Laws in California – How new restrictions may affect real estate investors
Rent rates have been rising in major metropolitan centers throughout the United States, particularly in regions where new home starts have failed to...
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Why commercial lenders are asking for ‘acknowledgements of borrower health’
It’s never too late to apply for a loan to cover the expense of opening or expanding a business, or for real estate investment. Many people remain...
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How is the CECL Going to Affect Lenders Big & Small?
Back in 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new accounting standard. Analysis of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 made it clear...
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Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate – What Are The Target Markets?
American commercial and residential real estate has been an increasingly popular investment vehicle for foreign investors. While only recently Canada...
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Underwriting Private Loans – Core Principles & Processes
Conventional lenders typically evaluate loan opportunities by analyzing what is known as the “Five C’s” – character, capacity, collateral, capital,...
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Real Estate Market Compression Endangers Lenders & Investors
For the first time in several years, lenders are raising their rates, in response to the rising prime rate and the continued shortfall in home...
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Hard Money Lenders Must Be Cautious of Borrowers’ Criminal Activities
If you follow Sacramento news, you likely heard about how more than 500 government agents—representing federal, state, and local government...
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What is the State of the Sacramento Real Estate Market in 2018?
If you were to judge by the amount of new commercial construction going on in Downtown Sacramento in the past few months, you would probably say that...
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Saving Commercial Real Estate Escrows with Hard Money
If you’re a commercial real estate agent or investor, you’ve probably been in this situation before:
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