default Borrower saw opportunity to construct seven homes by raising foundations above the flood plain. Opportunity and Scope The borrower, CFF REI LLC, found a low-cost opportunity to build in a residential area in Abilene, Texas, but the target lots were designated “base flood”, or 100-year flood plain, by the Federal Emergency Management [...]
A major transformation of a shotgun-style house in Houston's East Side added a quality, affordable residence to this improving area. Opportunity The borrower purchased a 1930s-era house that was essentially unlivable and structurally unsafe, seeing the opportunity to transform it into not only an almost completely new and affordable property but also a residence that [...]
Paul Jackson draws from experience to build Residential Capital Partners. Paul Jackson recognized the appeal of real estate from an early age. “Everybody in my family was in the real estate business,” he said. “It’s in my blood.” Jackson, president and CEO of Residential Capital Partners (ResCap), grew up in Dallas, where he saw his [...]
This past winter, John Beacham, CEO of Toorak Capital Partners, made his way to a narrow, rocky point in Antarctica aptly named Portal Point for acting as part of the gateway to the Antarctic Plateau. There he planted the Toorak flag. Editor's note: Toorak has a flag?! To find out what other adventures John's had, [...]
SUMMIT, NJ – June 23 – Toorak Capital Partners, Inc. (“Toorak”), a leading capital provider to the residential real estate lending industry, today announced that John Beacham, its Founder and CEO, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 New Jersey Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the [...]
SUMMIT, NJ – June 23 – Toorak Capital Partners, Inc. (“Toorak”), a leading capital provider to the residential real estate lending industry, today announced that John Beacham, its Founder and CEO, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 New Jersey Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the [...]
Mark Filler's all-time favorite thing is being with his family. No raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Mark? (Sorry, we just finished watching "Sound of Music" and the "My Favorite Things" lyrics are mentally playing on repeat.) This family man also professes an obsession with his three dogs, so we have the feeling they're [...]
"If you focus on the problem, you can't see the solution. Never focus on the problem!" This month's Member Spotlight holds that quote as a personal mantra to keep perspective and never give up. If it sounds familiar, don't cheat with Google, we'll give you hints as you read on. In addition to watching late [...]
Former NFL player Josh Baker jets into high gear with his new venture. Josh Baker’s career path has been unorthodox, veering from a major in criminal justice to a stint in the NFL to a career in private lending. Through every step, he’s made forward progress, grinding to make that next first down. Josh grew [...]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and KANSAS CITY, MO –AlphaFlow and the American Association of Private Lenders (“AAPL”) today announced a partnership to help lenders grow their businesses and the private lending industry. AlphaFlow, the leading technology platform for institutional investment in real estate debt, has worked closely with AAPL over the last six years at the [...]
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