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Hard Money isn't Cheap, so How Do We Compete?

It doesn’t matter if you are looking to finance a home loan or a commercial real estate development, everyone wants to pay the lowest rate possible on borrowed money. It’s no secret that traditional institutions, such as small, medium and large banks, are typically able to offer much lower rates than private lenders like Ignite Funding; so how is it that we remain an integral cog in the wheel of the lending industry?

Trust Deeds: The Fuel Your Retirement Needs and Deserves

The question isn’t at what age you want to retire, it’s at how much income you want to have when you decide to. If you’re simply relying on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds for your investment strategy, then you are missing what could be a pivotal vehicle for the growth of your retirement nest egg. Did you know that you can invest in real estate with a retirement account? With Trust Deeds at Ignite Funding, you can diversify your portfolio from the conventional market AND compound double-digit returns in a qualified account. Trust Deeds have longer hold periods, lower investment minimums, and offer capital preservation, making it an ideal investment to deploy for a long-term retirement strategy.

Valuation Methodologies: Evaluating an Asset Our Way

When determining what Trust Deed investment to invest in, the single most important aspect is the collateral that is backing the loan. The only security an investor has in the event of a default is the real estate itself. Real estate collateral operates in a similar fashion to that of an auto loan. If the auto finance company lends to the consumer and the consumer defaults on the loan, the finance company takes the collateral back. The only true recourse an investor has is the collateral, this is why Ignite Funding is hypersensitive to the current market valuation and future market valuation of real estate.

From Old to New: Why Apartment Conversions Are Taking the Market by Storm

Repurposing old buildings into apartments may not be an exciting new concept, with its roots dating back to the 1950s. But what should capture your attention is that this trend has continued to grow, with almost 800 conversions over the last decade in the United States. That is about 300 more conversion projects in the 2010s than was seen in the early 2000s. Factories and office buildings have been the most popular types of apartment conversions in the past decade.

Voucher Control: Why Do Lenders Use It?

At Ignite Funding, we believe that understanding every aspect of your investment(s) is important. This includes understanding certain lending practices and strategies that we adhere to in your Trust Deed investments. One practice you should familiarize yourself with is voucher control, which you will most commonly see in projects involving horizontal development and vertical construction. Below we delve deeper into the role that voucher control plays in development and construction loans.

Ignite Funding Finds its Place in INC 5000

INC 5000 recognized Ignite Funding, a hard money lender, as the 4,928 fastest-growing company in North America on August 12th, 2020, having achieved an impressive growth rate of 57.01% in revenue over the past three years. Inc 5000 shines the spotlight on entrepreneurs by ranking privately owned companies that demonstrate significant revenue increase over the past three years.

Keep Vegas Strong: Invest in Your Community

Calling all Las Vegas, Nevada residents! Are you earning double-digit annualized returns on your investments AND investing in your community? With Trust Deed investments at Ignite Funding, you have the opportunity to do both! Las Vegas, Nevada has been Ignite Funding’s home since 2011, so we take pride in the long-term relationships we have established with the homebuilders and private investors that are pivotal to the growth of our own backyard.

Underwriting: Breaking Down The Basics

Striving to become a savvier real estate investor? Then understanding underwriting basics is a building block you can’t afford to skip. Every Trust Deed investment at Ignite Funding starts with the underwriting of the loan and the subject property. Our process follows the framework of many of the same questions you may already be asking, such as, what regions do we originate in & why, how do we find & vet borrowers, and how do we qualify a property? So, let’s get started!

4 Reasons Why a Business Should Invest in Trust Deeds

Are you a savvy business owner looking for an alternative way to build your firm’s net worth? When you invest in Trust Deeds with Ignite Funding, you have the opportunity to earn double-digit returns annually on your company’s surplus cash. If you are unfamiliar with this type of investment, Trust Deeds are passive, fixed income investments in turnkey real estate projects collateralized by real property.

Forbearance Agreements: Keep Calm and Carry On

Forbearance Agreement. Sounds dark and ominous, right? Understandable, but before you go into panic mode, you should first understand what exactly a forbearance agreement is and why commercial lenders, like Ignite Funding, keep this mortgage tool on their tool-belt. Below we go into a Q & A with our resident underwriter, Pat Vassar, to help clear the air on what is commonly misconstrued as an unfavorable situation.

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