Fund investors and managers looking for opportunity—and success—in today’s environment should be mindful of these five tips. The current private lending market has been arguably the most turbulent and unpredictable in recent memory. It’s anybody’s guess where the smooth water is. The good news? Some old-school practices are shedding some solid income returns and attracting [...]
This article is co-authored by Jack O'Flaherty, founding partner and managing member at High Divide Management, and Henry Chavez, Principal at Spiegel Accountancy Corp. Managers must consider the qualifications of the financial professionals they work with to ensure managerial and financial statement compliance. Building out the financial team for your lending business or fund is [...]
Private lenders must be aware of the indicators that point to the need for additional personnel—whether you’re in the initial stages of building your business or trying to scale. At some point in your private lending business, you will face the question of whether it’s the right time to hire additional employees. You’ll likely also [...]
Understanding appropriate coverages for the situation and working with reputable agents goes a long way to protect both the lender and the borrower. Insurance, often viewed as the less glamorous side of a business transaction, tends to be a topic that receives minimal attention. Yet, its significance cannot be overstated: Insurance is a crucial part [...]
These guidelines will help you successfully navigate your capital options as you set up and grow your private lending business. So, you decided to become a private lender—but that’s about all you’ve decided. There are so many “flavors” of private lenders, each doing hugely different things, that you may be overwhelmed with the choices. This [...]
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 [...]
For both lenders and borrowers, all aspects of loan servicing are critical for success—from initial contact to loan repayment. Running a successful private lending company means working with borrowers to try to meet expectations about the performance of their loans. That requires planning for mutual success. Anyone selling and servicing loans knows that offering the [...]
Raising capital can be a crucial step in growing your private lending business and expanding your lending operations. Although this is written by a lawyer, it should not be construed as legal advice. Every situation is differently nuanced, and your facts could result in different advice. Always seek competent counsel to advise you of your [...]
When you value and build a million-dollar service culture, you set your portfolio on a path to growth. All roads lead to Rome, but the path you choose will determine how quickly you get there and how much you enjoy the trip. When it comes to growing and servicing your portfolio, you can follow a [...]
Use these tools for valuing a property and vetting your borrower. When private lenders get together, they may find themselves engaging in a discussion about which is more important for winning a race— the “horse” or the “jockey.” It goes something like this: When you underwrite a loan, do you rely more on the merits [...]
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