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Underwriting — ”Any fool can lend money, the skill is ensuring you get it paid back”
The Loan underwriting process is critical in determining which loans are accepted onto our peer-to-peer lending platform. When evaluating…potential investment opportunities, it is imperative that investors understand the underwriting that has been performed and what information is available on the platform to allow them to evaluate the loan investments themselves. ¶ What is “Underwriting”? ¶ Underwriting is the process by which Borrowers’ Loan Requests are evaluated to determine their viability. This process includes collecting, reviewing, and analysing due diligence materials related to the borrower, the property, the tenants…
ProplendNov 23, 2015
Changing tide of regulation may leave some assets stranded
By Teun van den Dries, Founder and CEO at GeoPhy.Just a few weeks ago at COP21, the climate conference in Paris, world leaders committed to challenging targets on climate change — and specifically CO2 reduction. ¶ Over the past six months, some major investment firms have committed to significant reductions of CO2 emissions in their portfolios. As governments and electorates expect carbon reductions, businesses face a painful period of adjustment.
GeoPhyJan 12
We’re Hiring — Directors (Commercial Real Estate)
Truman James is seeking ambitious candidates to join the tenant representation (commercial leasing) team. Reporting directly to the…Founders, the Director will build and oversee a team of Associates and Analysts assuming end-to-end client sales responsibility for commercial real estate. ¶ Do you love startups and real estate? Are you interested in working in a fast-paced team environment and honing your business skills? Do you want to have an impact? If so, this role may be for you. ¶ Truman James is a commercial real estate brokerage that partners with creators to discover and develop inspirational real estate.
Truman JamesJan 14
You are not a Real Estate Investor
We all call ourselves Real Estate Investors. But are we? The answer is no. A Real Estate Investor is someone who buys properties and HOLDS…them. A landlord is a Real Estate Investor or a private money lender is an investor. ¶ In the world of wholesaling, are main objective is lead generation. That is why I say we are Real Estate Marketers and not investors. Think about it, what do you need most in your wholesaling business? LEADS. Motivated sellers and the like. How do you get those leads? By MARKETING. By being a full time marketer.
Garrett ZanderOct 14, 2015
1st Time Home-buyer Tidbits
My wife and I were fortunate enough to have bought our first home in 2015. The purpose of this post is to share a few tidbits I picked up…in the process. ¶ Use the time it takes you to build up a down payment to your advantage: Side note, this was not something we were able to do, but I wish we had! Buying a home requires you to make a down payment, usually between 5 and 20% of the purchase price. For the average working class person, it can take some time to build up that much in savings ($12.5K — $50K for a $250K home!). My recommendation… put that time (and money) to work!
Thomas BradyJan 12
Obama’s Last State of the Nation Speech
I think that in the end, he did his best. He said that we are still the most powerful Nation in the World and it “Isn’t even close.”I do not know that to be true. He did say that the Nation has changed, but what he left out is that the Nation had a lot to do with gutting Real Estate that used to be the Nation’s #1 way to get out of poverty. ¶ I know this to be true on 2 levels. The first, as a Real Estate Appraiser for 30 years, they gutted it by putting the Law that made AMC’s the go between the appraiser and Lenders. Then allowed the same Bank and Mortgage Company to own the AMC.
David GrossJan 13
Don't be Scared
Have you ever considered buying a home, but buying without using your “stash of cash”? I’m talking about buying with the other “M” word…, Mortgage. Does the other “M” word seem scary? Don’t be scared. Do not become so intimidated that you decide to continue renting instead. Do your homework,compare loans based on your lifestyle and needs. For example, mortgage insurance can be avoided in most cases, even if your down payment is less than 20%. ¶ There are also new programs coming on the market, on a consistent basis. These programs are designed to make home ownership, and the ownership process, less daunting… Not scary.
Dianne TaylorJan 15
What To Know About Building Your Real Estate Team
The most successful people in real estate have a strong support team and systems that have helped them get to the top of their game. To…join the ranks of these successful people, you have to surround yourself with the right people that works with you. There are some people who have tried to take on this task by themselves, but having a team seriously cuts down the learning curve as well as time and effort. Do you know what to look for or need to know to create your quality team? Below are a few tips and I have the real estate agent and management covered you if your interested!
Diivory EdgecombOct 15, 2015
