S. Clay SparkmanJust about every broker should have a private money option to go to. Here are a few quick tips on how to get that going.(1) Find a Lending source that you like and trust. Also, make sure that they will work with you, guiding you through the process AND giving you quick feedback […]
Posts Tagged ‘Quick flip loans’
A Typical Loan
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019Clay Sparkman Here is a prospectus for a loan that we placed in 2019. This is fairly typical of the types of loans that we do. We provide samples of our work several times per year. Not only does it give borrowers and brokers a better idea of the kinds of things that we do, […]
Flexibility and creativity: the beauty of private money loans
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019Clay Sparkman This post was first published on this site on July 6th. 2010. Our private money lending programs tend to be fairly rigid with regard to LTV requirements but quite forgiving with regard to most other issues. One of the nice things about private money is that it allows for creative problem solving. I have put […]
Bridging the Gap
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019Clay Sparkman One of the most notable advantages of using private money to source your borrower’s projects is that it allows for creative problem solving due to the flexible nature of the beast. In particular, there are a number of ways that one can often make a private money transaction work, on any given project, […]
Construction and rehab loan proposal
Friday, May 17th, 2019Clay Sparkman We have run this program on several occasions, and we are so excited about this specific niche that we are going to run it again in honor and celebration of summer. As a private money construction lender, we’re able to provide a variety of creative solutions that are just not available via more […]
Sunshine and hard money
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019Clay Sparkman Summer is just around the corner! In the Pacific Northwest, that means it is time to play–or for those who are investing in real estate projects, perhaps the reprieve from the rain means that it’s time to get to work on purchase and rehab projects. As much as 80% of the loans that […]
Top ten reasons to consider using a different source for your private money loan
Friday, February 8th, 2019Clay Sparkman I posted this years ago. Being Friday and all, I figured it would be nice to have a laugh. Enjoy! I remember when I first came into this business 25 years ago, the general attitude toward private money–and private money lenders and brokers–was quite negative. And to a certain extent, the reputation was […]
Rehab and construction loan FAQ (revised)
Friday, January 18th, 2019Clay Sparkman Here is an updated version of Fairfield’s Rehab and Construction Loan FAQ. One of the most promising areas, at the moment, for real estate investors and brokers, by all indications, is REO, rehab, and quick flip of properties. The opportunity to buy distressed properties at a low price point is evident in many markets. […]
Promotion: December new broker special
Friday, December 7th, 2018S. Clay Sparkman As December typically slows down, we often find ourselves torn between (a) just enjoying the holidays, and (b) keeping the business up and running at an acceptable level. (I’ve been through 24 holiday seasons with Fairfield, and it seems like it is always a challenge figuring out how to strategically approach December.) […]
Using a private money option
Monday, November 26th, 2018S. Clay Sparkman Just about every broker should have a private money option to go to. Here are a few quick tips on how to get that going. (1) Find a Lending source that you like and trust. Also, make sure that they will work with you, guiding you through the process AND giving you […]