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Current updates on the real estate market, private money, hard money, and trust deed investing.
What are the Requirements for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What are the Requirements for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

This article outlines the requirements for a hard money second mortgage that you, as a borrower, need to have ready prior to applying for financing. The better prepared you are with your financial statements, personal and business documents, and...

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What is a Hard Money Second Mortgage

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What is a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

A hard money second mortgage is a junior lien secured by real estate and usually issued by a private lender rather than a bank or conventional...

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Best Examples of Office Building Hard Money Bridge Loans

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Best Examples of Office Building Hard Money Bridge Loans

This article shows a sampling of some of the best office building hard money bridge loans that First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) has originated over...

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Pros and Cons of Office Building Hard Money Loans

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Pros and Cons of Office Building Hard Money Loans

Navigating the world of real estate investing often involves finding the right financing that fits your unique circumstances. Among the options...

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Multi-Family Hard Money Refinance Loans

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Multi-Family Hard Money Refinance Loans

If you’re an apartment building owner and need a multi-family hard money refinance loan, First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) may be able to provide the...

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best multi-family purchase money bridge loans

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Best Multi-Family Purchase Money Bridge Loans

This blog post features some of the best multi-family purchase money bridge loans that First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) has originated over the past...

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financing a single family residence with a manufactured home additional dwelling unit (ADU)

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Financing Single Family Residence with Manufactured Home Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)

If you’re researching mortgage programs for financing a single family residence with a manufactured home additional dwelling unit (ADU), you’ll want...

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owner occupied hard money manufactured home loan

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Owner-Occupied Hard Money Manufactured Home Loans

Over the past decade, we’ve received at least one or two financing requests per month for owner-occupied hard money manufactured home loans. During...

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pros and cons of hard money loans for mixed-use buildings

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Pros and Cons of Hard Money Loans for Mixed-Use Buildings

Real estate investors have a variety of funding options available for purchasing mixed-use buildings, including short-term private bridge financing....

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Why Do Investors Use Hard Money to Finance Mixed-Use Commercial Buildings?

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Why Do Investors Use Hard Money to Finance Mixed-Use Commercial Buildings?

Investors have the option of using hard money to finance mixed-use commercial buildings. Hard money loans are a useful tool for borrowers to close...

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