Category Archives: Real Estate Loans

The Difference Between Financial Position and Collateral Value

Quite a few things distinguish hard money from traditional bank financing. From the lender’s perspective, the difference between borrower financial position and collateral value is big. In fact, it is the main factor that separates hard money from traditional lending. Hard money lenders like Actium Partners are more interested in collateral than the borrower’s financial […]

Proven Ways to Reduce Risk in Real Estate Investing

Every form of investing has its risks. When you invest in commodities, you take the risk of the bottom falling out on futures. Investing in the stock market carries with it the risk that your chosen companies do not meet performance projections. In real estate, your risks run the gamut from falling property prices to […]

How to Close on a Real Estate Loan in Seven Days or Less

Closing on a real estate loan in under ninety days is unheard of, right? Yes and no. If you are looking at a traditional mortgage from a traditional lender, ninety days would be a reasonable expectation. But there are other real estate loans that can close in seven days or less. These are the types […]