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.
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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Eight Strategies for Marketing Your Commercial Property
Successfully marketing a commercial property usually involves more than simply putting a “For Sale” sign in front. A necessary step prior to...
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What’s Cooking: 2016 Restaurant Upgrade Trends For Your Cash-Out Refi Loan
Owning a restaurant or bar is about maintaining continuity while embracing change. It’s an admittedly hard balance to pull off, especially for newer...
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