Investing in the United States residential real estate market is no longer just for locals. Over the last decade, the US real estate market has seen a meaningful influx of foreign investment across all real estate asset classes. The relative strength and stability of the US real estate market continues…
by Dennis Spivey, VP of Originations Tired of the sub 1% interest you’ve been making on the money in your savings accounts? Like most, you know you can do better. Yet, you're sheepish on certain investments like the stock market because it’s just too confusing and a bit too risky. Plus,…
You’re looking for a real estate investment loan and the lender mentions that the loan is subject to Yield Maintenance Prepay. You nod your head, but it’s is the first time you’ve ever heard of this mortgage loan term. This article which aims to help residential real estate investors like…
More and more investors are turning to residential real estate investing and choosing to build rental portfolios instead of placing their bets on more volatile markets. Rental portfolios provide investors the opportunity to earn a steady stream of rental income from multiple properties while growing equity across all the assets.…
by Johns Prins, Originations Analyst As my colleague Ian Hardcastle alluded to in a recent article regarding the benefits of Portfolio Loans for Residential Investors—the emergence of the single family residential portfolio has created a novel channel of real estate investing and as a result—an entirely new asset class that…
By: Tim Leber, Relationship Manager What does residential real estate investing bring to mind for most investors? Perhaps you might think of the pains of rehabbing properties on the fix and flip side; or perhaps it brings to mind a potential management nightmare with tedious tenant management and maintenance expenditures.…
When soldiers returned home after WWII, they took advantage of the G.I. Bill. They purchased small houses in the suburbs with low-interest rates and little or no down payment. They found jobs and often worked for the same company for 40 years, retiring with a pension and a gold watch.…
by Mario Navarette, Relationship Manager With Q1 in the books, 2017 continues to show us why it will be an exciting year for real estate rental investing. From the Millennial’s mindset that renting is better than buying, to the Fed's announcement to trim down the $4.5 Trillion debt, 2017 will…
Investing in rental property can be lucrative, but it’s important that investors be wise and deliberate in their strategy. One of the most commonly asked questions from new and seasoned residential property investors alike is, “Where should I invest?” This is a vital consideration when it comes to the ultimate…
By Ian Hardcastle, Relationship Manager The advent of the single family residential portfolio loan has changed the real estate investing landscape and has created numerous benefits for residential investors. Prior to the creation of these rental portfolio loans, borrowers were challenged with finding multiple capital sources, undergoing excruciating underwriting requirements, providing personal guarantees,…
