Notes from the desk.
Analysis and how-tos on private lending, fix-and-flip, new construction, and the markets we work in — from the team who actually funds the deals.
Establishing Best Practices for Mortgage Brokers
The nature of a given commercial mortgage broker’s business isn’t set in stone. One may specialize in marketing technology products, whilst another may focus on…
Non-bank real estate lending – what does the future hold?
Due to the large role that the housing market played in the 2008 financial crisis, it only seems natural that banks and traditional lending platforms shied away…
Portfolio Diversification Key in Post-Retirement Investing
It’s the ultimate balancing act: ensuring you have an adequate nest egg to thrive during your retirement years. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all solu…
Single-family vs. multi-unit properties – tips for hard money lenders
Although quite trite, the adage that “old habits die hard” can also be true when faced with the types of properties that investors focus on – whether a real est…
OPPORTUNITY ZONE INVESTMENT – A POWERFUL NEW INCENTIVE IS BORN
A new incentive allowing investors to realize capital gains and invest those gains into other businesses was introduced in the 2017 tax law – these ‘other busin…
How to work with your hard money lender
A cacophony of less-than-desirable international events – coupled with an often volatile Wall Street – have caused an alarming shortage of capital that is neede…
As renting increases in popularity, mortgage professionals must adapt
The inherent flexibility of renting a property as opposed to buying it showcases itself in generational differences in home-hunting habits. Although it may be e…
It Takes All Kinds: Who Uses Private Capital?
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, private capital gained traction with investors because traditional, Goliath-sized banks essentially froze their lendin…
Understanding Private Lending vs Traditional Lending
When seeking a loan to finance an investment property, there are two main options available to most real estate investors: Private Loans and Traditional Loans. …
What is a Hard Money Loan?
A hard money loan can be referred to as the short-term borrowing of money from individuals against given collateral. A hard money loan is necessary when you do …
How To Qualify For A Hard Money Loan
Hard money loans are types of mortgages used in commercial and residential lending. This type of loan is for borrowers with a lot of cash, but a low credit scor…
Non-Traditional Approach to a Loan
Alta Capital Group's Non-traditional Approach to Loans