Even in a tight deal market, there are opportunities you can take advantage of; however, you must also be aware of their associated risks. Lenders, especially new and small lenders, must keep their eyes open for both opportunities and threats. Changing market conditions can bring good deals that nimble and niche lenders can take advantage [...]
Qualitative criteria can provide borrower insights that quantitative data often don’t capture. Small private lenders tend to have a different business model and deal flow than their larger counterparts. For example, smaller lenders tend to focus on a few geographical areas and know their markets well. Smaller lenders also develop deeper connections in the markets [...]
Just don’t forget that moving one lever impacts the entire project you’re funding. As a private lender, there are a lot of levers you can pull to mitigate risk, including changing terms to offset the risk of a loan. Remember, risk tolerance is less about a number and more about how you feel sleeping at [...]
Don’t forget that when you push and pull levers, moving one lever can impact the entire project you’re funding. As a private lender, there are a lot of levers you can pull to mitigate risk, including changing terms to offset the risk of a loan. Remember, risk tolerance is less about a number and more [...]
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