Hard money and bridge loans are designed for a very specific clientele with somewhat unique goals. For instance, the majority of loans we make go to property investors looking to generate income from commercia real estate investments. A hard money loan is perfectly suited to helping them meet their goals, despite higher interest rates and […]
The pre-housing-crash hard money industry was known for making all sorts of loans that lenders would never make today. Our industry has changed quite a bit as a result of the aftermath of the crash, especially where the Dodd-Frank Act relates to property funding. Unfortunately, some people still conflate hard money loans with mortgages because […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]