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How are renovation costs funded in a fix and flip loan?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes.   Post Outline The basic structure of a fix and flip loan What % of…

What makes a good private or hard money lender?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Post Outline Responsiveness Flexibility Time-to-fund Reliability in terms Certainty of execution Conclusion   Responsiveness Getting…

How do I estimate my cash to close on a fix and flip loan?

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Post outline What is estimated cash to close? Closing costs Closing loan Putting it all…

What do I need to submit to my fix and flip lender before ordering an appraisal?

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. Post outline When is an appraisal ordered? Variation in documents required Loan application Purchase contract…

How do I apply for a fix & flip loan?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. Post outline Finding a fix and flip lender Navigating a fix and flip lender’s website…

How do I exit my hard money loan?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes.   Post outline Typical term lengths for a hard money loan Prepayment penalties Extension options…

What are “LTC” and “LTV” and what do they mean for my fix and flip loan?

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes.   Post outline What is LTC? Sample LTC calculation LTC implications What is LTV? What…

Can I get 100% financing for my fix and flip from a hard money lender?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Post outline What is 100% financing? 100% financing options Why 100% financing is often not…