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Funding

Explore everything from strategies to get the most bang for your buck to foundational knowledge that will get you ahead of the competition.
Then find a reputable lender here.

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Down Payment

Down Payment

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
The initial payment made when a property is purchased on credit. Down payments usually range in size from 5% to 25% of the value of the loan and may affect a lender’s decision to require mortgage insurance ...
Delinquent

Delinquent

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
Late. When a mortgage is delinquent, the borrower is late in making payments ...
Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
When the borrower conveys all interest in their mortgaged property to the lender in order to satisfy a loan and avoid foreclosure ...
Deed-in-Lieu

Deed-in-Lieu

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
When the borrower conveys all interest in their mortgaged property to the lender in order to satisfy a loan and avoid foreclosure ...
Deed of Trust

Deed of Trust

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
A legal structure used in place of a mortgage to secure a loan by pledging real property. Deeds of trust involve three parties: the trustor (borrower), the lender (beneficiary), and the trustee, whose function it is to sell the property at auction if the trustor defaults on payments ...
Deed

Deed

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n. a legal document that, when signed and delivered, conveys ownership of property or legal rights v. to transfer property rights via legal deed ...
Credit Score

Credit Score

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
A three-digit number used as a primary indicator by many lenders of how likely a borrower is to pay off a debt. Scores can range from 300 to 850. The higher the score, the more financially trustworthy a person is considered to be ...
Credit Report

Credit Report

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
The compilation of eligible repayment information into a single report on a borrower’s past behavior regarding payment and nonpayment of debts. Credit reports may include information from banks, credit card agencies, collection agencies, government agencies, and other lenders. Not all information included in a credit report may be used to ...
Credit History

Credit History

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The record of a borrower’s repayment of debts. The data included in this history includes every payment behavior, but not all of that data is legally available for inclusion in a credit report or usage by an entity evaluating a borrower’s credit risk ...
Conventional Mortgage

Conventional Mortgage

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
Conventional mortgages are not insured or guaranteed by the federal government (neither a VA nor FHA loan). Conventional mortgages adhere to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and may have a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate. While not included in the definition, a reference to ...
Conventional Lender

Conventional Lender

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
A traditional bank lender offering conventional mortgage financing using traditional methods to evaluate credit risk. Conventional lenders tend to offer qualified mortgages based on credit rating, loan-to-value (LTV), and down payment ...
Construction Loan

Construction Loan

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
Construction loans are intended to finance construction of a physical structure rather than to be long-term financing. Residential construction loans may be converted to permanent after a home is complete in some cases, while most commercial construction loans require refinancing in order to exit them. They tend to be a ...
Commercial Real Estate Loan

Commercial Real Estate Loan

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
A mortgage secured by a lien on a piece of commercial real estate rather than a piece of residential real estate. Commercial loans tend to be made to business entities and are frequently five years in length or fewer, with balloon payments made at the end of the term of ...
Cash-Out Refinance

Cash-Out Refinance

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
The process of tapping into a property’s equity during the refinancing process. Cash-out refinancing involves refinancing a loan for more than the amount originally owed so that their loan is larger than it was before the refinance. The difference goes to the borrower in cash. Also referred to as a ...
Cash For Keys

Cash For Keys

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
When a lender opts to pay a delinquent borrower a sum of money to help them relocate and, in return, the borrower vacates the property and signs over all interest in it to the lender ...
Calling a Note Due

Calling a Note Due

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
When a bank accelerates all payments on a loan to make the entire balance immediately due. Usually banks include the right to do this in their loan agreements ...
Self Directed IRA: How to Use Retirement Accounts to Invest in Real Estate

Self Directed IRA: How to Use Retirement Accounts to Invest in Real Estate

00:10:22 | How much are in 401K accounts? What is the average amount in accounts by age group? What rate of return do you need to be earning to outpace inflation? What can you do with this knowledge? If you have a retirement account with a past employer, move it ...
Bank-Owned Property

Bank-Owned Property

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
A piece of real estate owned by a bank or other lender that has foreclosed on the property. Bank-owned properties may also be referred to as REOs (real estate owned) ...
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

| Think Realty | Glossary | Funding
The annual rate charged on borrowed money or earned through an investment. APR is usually expressed as a percentage representing the actual yearly cost of the funds over the term of a loan ...
Should You Consider Partnering with a Commercial Mortgage Broker?

Should You Consider Partnering with a Commercial Mortgage Broker?

| Damon Riehl | Article | Funding
If you are like most real estate investors, you have a relationship with an insurance broker who is part of your core team of partners. Your insurance broker makes sure you have the right coverages at the best price for your properties by searching the marketplace and negotiating the best ...
Rising Rates? Try Seller Financing!

Rising Rates? Try Seller Financing!

The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates to combat high inflation. As a result, mortgage rates are about to exceed 7%. This has dampened activity in both residential and commercial real estate. Homebuyers and investors need a way to move forward with their purchases, and “seller financing” is a ...
RCN Capital Surpasses 20,000 Loans Funded Since Inception

RCN Capital Surpasses 20,000 Loans Funded Since Inception

| RCN Capital | Article | Funding
RCN Capital, a leading nationwide private lenderspecializing in financing for real estate investors, announced a major origination milestone of over 20,000 loans funded since its inception in 2010. RCN Capital, which offers financing for short-term fix & flip projects, long-term rentals, & ground-up construction, takes pride in its commitment to ...
How Can Non-Accredited Investors Invest in Real Estate?

How Can Non-Accredited Investors Invest in Real Estate?

00:07:05 | Flip & Dani teach you how Non-Accredited Investors can still invest in Real Estate including private money lending and some syndication opportunities! ...
A Collaboration Making an Impact on the Private Lending Industry

A Collaboration Making an Impact on the Private Lending Industry

As founder of both AAPL and Geraci Law, I may be a bit biased when I talk about how both companies together make an impact on the private lending space. Both companies share a common mission: to serve the private lending industry to the best of our abilities. Besides being ...
Think Realty Podcast #258 – Happy 10 Years, Sharestates!

Think Realty Podcast #258 – Happy 10 Years, Sharestates!

From starting out as an equity real estate crowdfunding platform to the present where they create customized lending solutions for real estate investors and developers, it’s been a successful 10 years for Sharestates! Eddie sits down with Michael Ramin from Sharestates to chat about the company growth, which states they ...