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Current updates on the real estate market, private money, hard money, and trust deed investing.
Owner User Industrial Building Hard Money Loans

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Owner-User Industrial Building Hard Money Loans

Every few months, a borrower will reach out to FCTD requesting an owner-user industrial building hard money loan. Usually it's for a bridge loan after the borrower’s Small Business Administration (SBA) financing falls through, or a cash-out second...

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What is a Private Money Loan?

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What is a Private Money Loan?

A private money loan is a type of short-term loan that is funded by private individuals (trust deed investors), family offices, or private mortgage...

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Hard Money Private Money Hotel Financing

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Hard Money & Private Money Hotel Financing

Hard money loans can provide the funds you need to purchase and/or update a hospitality space when a bank loan is out of reach. Over the past few...

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cross-collateralized hard money bridge loans hospitality properties

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Cross-Collateralized Hard Money Bridge Loans for Hospitality Properties

When it comes to acquiring or renovating hospitality properties, investors often turn to an alternative financing option known as...

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Hard Second Mortgages for Hotels

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Hard Money Second Mortgages For Hotels

Hard money second mortgages for hotels can help hospitality property owners who have lower interest, long-term debt secured in the first position to...

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Gas Station Hard Money Loans

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Gas Station Hard Money Loans

Gas station hard money loans are a type of short-term financing solution for gas station owners who may have challenges securing loans from...

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Automotive Building Hard Money Bridge Loans

Automotive building hard money bridge loans can be a useful short-term financing option for owner-operators and real estate investors who need fast...

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Hard Money Second Mortgage Assisted Living Facility

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Hard Money Second Mortgages for Assisted Living Facilities

Several years of record low long-term interest rates have fueled demand on second mortgages for Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). Owner-operators...

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Winery Hard Money Loans

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Winery Hard Money Loans: A Guide to Securing Financing for Your Vineyard

Wineries are unique investments that require significant capital to start and maintain operations. The production process is complex and lengthy,...

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What is Stage Funding?

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What is Stage Funding?

With a stage funding construction loan, the borrower only pays interest on the amount of money already disbursed. This means the borrower doesn't pay...

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