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Then find a reputable lender here.
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Think Realty Magazine May-June 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | It’s All About the Feels • Empire-Building Starts with Design • Ditch the Annual Plan: Win the Year in 12 Weeks • Federal Rule Reshapes Real Estate Closings • Now is the Time to Leverage • So, Your Property Won’t Rent Design | Light Wisely • Design for ...
Use 100% loan-to-cost (LTC) financing to offload exposure on your next project. LTC represents the percentage of a project’s total cost a lender will cover. With 100% LTC financing, the lender funds both the purchase price and the renovation costs, so you don’t need to invest any of your own ...
Think Realty Podcast #347: Easy Money on Easy Street: Real Estate Lending Unlocked
In this episode, we sit down with Riley Bishop from Easy Street Capital, one of the nation’s top DSCR and hard money lenders. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting your feet wet in real estate, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Riley ...
Your Borrowing Method Is Holding You Back
Unlock faster, easier access to capital with automatic underwriting. Many entrepreneurs still believe outdated myths about business credit—and it’s hurting their chances of getting approved for funding. The truth is, the way lenders decide who gets funding has completely changed. The old system relied on manual, full-document underwriting. Today it’s ...
Think Realty Podcast #346: Surviving Crashes, Fueling Growth: Inside Velocity Mortgage Capital
What does it take to not only survive but thrive through the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, and a global pandemic? In this episode, Eddie Wilson sits down with Marco Castaneda — National Sales Director at Velocity Mortgage Capital — to hear the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small ...
How to Make Lenders Compete for Your Business
Prime your deal for multiple bidders to earn more—and more favorable—terms. Real estate investment loans differ from primary residence mortgages primarily in their flexibility and lenders’ evaluation criteria. Investment loans often come with different terms (e.g., interest rates and down payment requirements) that are usually influenced by the projected returns ...
How does a company navigate rapid expansion, market shifts, and industry challenges to become a major player in private lending? Eddie sat down with Kyle Concannon, VP of Product at Constructive Capital, to uncover the story behind their explosive growth, strategic pivots, and what’s next for the lending space. What ...
Think Realty Magazine March-April 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | Stop Trying to Anticipate the Market • Time Your Strategy to Market Cycles • The IRS Rule That May Cost You 15% • Maximize Profits, Minimize Uncertainty Investment Strategy | Your Shortcut to Energy Asset Ownership • Build Wealth After Service • Market-Proof Your Strategy Market & Trends |Stable ...
Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk
This credit tool is best saved for a few case-specific scenarios. Most people don’t realize how harmful it can be to add someone as an authorized user to your account. Likewise, becoming an authorized user on someone else’s account might not help your credit score or future loan approvals. In ...
Economic Trends Shape Investment Property Loan Rates
Inflation, interest rates, and monetary policies shape the cost of borrowing—here’s how to stay ahead in a competitive market. Investment property loan rates are influenced by myriad economic factors. Understanding these factors can help investors make informed decisions and maximize their returns. This article will delve into the key economic ...
Kiavi Kicks off 2025 by Closing a $300 Million Rated Securitization of Residential Transition Loans
Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled lender to residential real estate investors, today announced it closed a $300 million rated securitization of residential transition loans (“RTLs”). This is Kiavi’s 21st transaction under its LHOME shelf, bringing its total to $5.8 billion in offered notes since it began its securitization program in 2019 ...
Tech-enabled lender now provides fast, easy, reliable, and transparent financing to real estate investors in 45 states Kiavi, a leading provider of capital to residential real estate investors, announced today it is expanding into 13 additional states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South ...
Think Realty Podcast #340 – Master DSCR: Learn DSCR Secrets With Benn Jackson
Is your real estate portfolio working as hard as you are? Eddie sat down with Benn Jackson from Constructive Capital to break down the strategies and tools every real estate investor needs to succeed in today’s market. They dive into: What exactly is DSCR and how does it open doors ...
Want to know the strategies top investors are using to dominate the market right now? Eddie sat down with Mark Burch of Temple View Capital to uncover the secrets behind today’s biggest opportunities. Eddie and Mark chat about how leveraging your properties can lead to exponential growth, why private lenders ...
Flip More, Risk Less with 100% LTC Financing
Scale your real estate portfolio faster with no-cash-in fix-and-flip loans. Fix-and-flip investments can be highly profitable, but they often require significant upfront capital. Loan-to-Cost (LTC) financing at 100% can make a huge difference by allowing investors to maximize their capital and scale their businesses. LTC represents the percentage of a ...
Think Realty Podcast #339 – What’s REALLY Driving the Market?
What’s really happening in today’s real estate market? Is it all doom and gloom, or are there hidden opportunities waiting for you to grab? Eddie sat down with Bill Tessar, President, and CEO of CV3 Financial, to uncover the truth behind the headlines and giving you the tools to navigate ...
Improve Your Balance Sheet With Portfolio Financing
Portfolio loans offer a streamlined solution to simplify payments, boost cash flow, and scale your rental property holdings. For real estate investors struggling to juggle an intricate web of payments, terms/interest rates, and financial management that comes with financing multiple rental properties, it may be time to consider the strategic ...
Think Realty Magazine January-February 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Tile Talk! • Sustainable Interiors Shape 2025 Design Trends Funding | Improve Your Balance Sheet With Portfolio Financing • Economic Trends Shape Investment Property Loan Rates • Flip More, Risk Less with 100% LTC Financing • Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk Investment Strategy | Dig ...
From Paper to Pixels: The Rise of Data-Driven Lending Platforms
The Shift To Data-driven Digital Lending Platforms Is Enhancing The Mortgage Process. Mortgage lending companies have adapted to an increasingly online customer base. Despite rapid technological advancements, the lending process has largely remained traditional, relying heavily on paperwork and phone calls. However, the industry is now experiencing a shift toward ...
Mortgage Assistance Programs: A Lifeline for Affordable Homebuying
Use these resources to make property investments more accessible and profitable. Although many experts spent the last few years predicting an economic downturn, the past two years have been good for residential real estate investors. A recent survey of real estate investors found that three-quarters of them were making at ...
What does it take to build a lending powerhouse in today’s competitive market? Eddie sat down with Michael Fuller, Vice President of Sales – Wholesale with Constructive Capital, to explore the strategies behind their incredible success. They discuss what makes Constructive Capital stand out and why prioritizing brokers over direct ...
Think Realty Podcast #334 – Struggling to Get Funded?
Struggling to secure business funding in today’s economy? Why is it harder than ever to get bank loans, and what can you do about it? Eddie sat down for a deep dive with Jessica Tabora from Get Fundable, to discuss why traditional funding is tightening and how you can position ...
The Key to Maximizing Your Fix-and-Flip ROI
Secure full financing and maximize your investment returns. Dominion Financial Services (DFS), a leading national private lender for residential real estate investors, offers a comprehensive bridge loan program with a unique opportunity to maximize your return on investment (ROI) for fix-and-flip deals. The program provides up to 100% financing for ...
Your Guide to Financing an Investment Property
Navigate the private lending world with this article series. Investing in real estate can be a lucrative venture, offering both immediate rental income and long- term appreciation. Securing financing for an investment property can be complex, however, involving different strategies and financial products compared to primary home loans. This comprehensive ...
The Gift of the 30-Year Mortgage
America’s unique consumer mortgage loans provide advantages over other countries. When it come to homeownership, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stands out as a uniquely American gift. This financial product has empowered countless individuals to achieve the dream of homeownership. Compared to many other countries that lack such accessible financing options, ...
