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david-lapin-editor-in-chiefHaving been in the real estate brokerage and lending arena almost 27 years and as an owner operator of a Hard Money company, I am often asked about matters that only an insider or long time observer would have insight to. In an effort to lend transparency to the world of Hard Money, I developed this site to share my knowledge and expertise in this field.

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Skin in the Hard Money Game Print E-mail
Written by David Lapin   
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 05:00
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Spending and risking someone else’s money is always easier than spending and risking your own. When someone is willing to put his or her own money into play for an investment activity, it may not mean a guarantee that the activity will end up profitable, but it does show the person’s belief in the integrity of the investment.

 
Protective Equity in Trust Deed Investments Print E-mail
Written by David Lapin   
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 05:00
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The goal of any investor is to find an investment that allows their capital to grow over the years. But an important part of that goal is in keeping their capital protected against downside risk—or the risk of default. This can be a difficult line to walk however, since higher-risk investments generally earn the most returns, and low-risk investments have conservative gains that might not accumulate as quickly as an investor would like.

 
The Hair of the Matter Print E-mail
Written by David Lapin   
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 04:59
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Hard money loans are well vetted by trust deed investment companies (TDICs) and are underwritten by both TDICs and the lenders themselves, but that doesn’t mean they are guaranteed and without risk. The risks associated with hard money loans are referred to as “hair” of the loan.

 
Five Exit Strategies for Hard Money Borrowers Print E-mail
Written by David Lapin   
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 04:57
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Much like any business enterprise, a borrower must have an exit plan for paying off his or her hard money loan. This plan, called an exit strategy, can consist of many different potential scenarios including an intention to sell the property, refinance the loan to pay off the trust deed investor, or to have made large enough monthly payments to self-amortize and completely pay off the principal and interest by the loan maturity.

 


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