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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

If You Want to Get Your Loan Approved, You Have to Become Desirable to Hard Money Lenders

When you are going to apply for loans with hard money lenders, you might feel like the “choice is theirs” or that they are in the driver’s seat of the scenario. However, Level 4 Funding shows you how to take control and become desirable to lenders!

For new business owners and those who are trying to grow or expand their businesses to the next level, the right loan can be just the thing to make this dream come true. However, instead of seeking lenders, why not turn the tables and make them want you? Level 4 Funding offers a few thing that hard money lenders look for when approving loans.

Credit score doesn’t rate. It’s good to know that credit score isn’t as important to short-term, alternative lenders as it is to conventional credit institutions and banks. Quite frankly, the biggest and best thing you can do to win over hard money lenders is to be prepared to pony up the collateral. The amount you will need all depends on the size of the loan, but if you have collateral to put up, lenders will want to help you.

In the case of short-term loans, having perfect credit scores and squeaky clean history is not super critical, as it would be in the case of a longer-term loan with a conventional lending institution, it’s still important to have your “ducks in a row.” For example, if you’ve repeatedly ducked out on payments with other creditors, your lender may get cold feet about taking a risk on you. So make sure your financial affairs are in order, and be prepared to explain any dings or mishaps along the way. Honesty is the best policy here in order to establish a mutual trust.

Show them why you want it.

In this world, passion goes a long way. People want to help people who have a dream and are inspiring to achieve success. This is no different with hard money lenders. Professional and reputable ones truly want to see your business succeed (and ultimately see their return on investment). So find not only a lender that you can trust, but one that believes in you, too.

Handle setbacks with a calm attitude.

It’s no secret that trying to secure a loan is a tough thing. Sometimes there are hoops to jump through and unexpected bumps and challenges along the way. How you handle these little challenges and surprises will show the lender how you will likely handle bumps and challenges that are sure to occur in your business down the road. So take a deep breath, relax and think through each problem with a clear head before reacting or responding. Just that simple shift can help you put things into perspective and approach the issue with clarity, and that is very desirable to many lenders who have been borrowers lose their cool — and that’s not cool.


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701
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Why You Should Review Hard Money Loans Options

Applying for and committing to the strict repayment schedule of hard money loans can be a big and complex process. This is why Level 4 Funding suggests reviewing your options carefully to ensure you find the right loan for your needs.

If you are starting a new business, expanding your business or simply wanting to make some improvements to your company without having the stress of being tight on cash, a hard money loans could be just the thing you need. However, there are many things to consider. One of your first options is going to be your lender.

Choosing the right lender will make all the difference when it comes to having a good or bad experience. When you’re starting a business or growing your current one, times can get very stressful — the last thing you want is to add more stress by not having a good loan experience. That starts with an experienced and professional lender that can help you get the best loan that suits your specific needs. Trusting your lender is essential for a smooth process.

Once you’ve selected the right lender for your hard money loans, it’s also important to review the loan agreement, including any “small print” that you may be tempted to skim past. Remember that once you sign the dotted line, you will be responsible for upholding your end of the bargain — including paying the loan back as scheduled and paying any “hidden fees.” Always read through the entire contact, and even be prepared to have your legal advisor review the document as well.

There is one more thing you should consider when reviewing your options.

Finally, you should review what you are prepared to put up as collateral. In the case of hard money loans, that is really the most important factor that will ultimately determine your approval… or not. While conventional lending institutions like banks will look at a number of factors when reviewing your application — such as your credit score and history, personal and business financial statements and more — that is not the case with alternative lenders, especially in the case of short-term loans. Alternative lenders are mostly looking solely at collateral, which can either be your personal home or vehicle or even the value of the property.

Having a successful loan will happen as long as you take the proper steps to review your loan.

It’s also important to remember that there are multiple options — not just when you are reviewing your loan, but with all the options that it takes to build, grow and improve a business. Having a loan can be very helpful, but if your application gets rejected at first, that is no reason to give up. In addition to being open to “alternative” options when it comes to loans and lenders, it's important to keep an open mind and be optimism about seeking alternative ideas when it comes to other areas of your business, from grassroots marketing to out-of-the box locations.


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701
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Monday, May 7, 2018

Try These Tactics if You Want to Get Your Hard Money Business Loans to Close Quickly

There is nothing like the painstaking process of waiting to see if your loan application has been approved by a conventional lender. Instead of playing the waiting game, Level 4 Funding offers ways to get your hard money business loans to close and fast!

Traditional loan applications are known for being super-complicated to complete, and then the process for the bank or lender to approve can be an even longer, more complicated process! When you’re in need of a loan, time of often of the essence, which is why hard money business loans are the way to go if you need cash in hand and you need it… like yesterday! There are some things you can do to ensure the process goes even quick and more smoothly, even with a short-term loan application which are known to be less cumbersome than conventional loan applications.

For example, being prepared can help get the process off on the right foot. Be prepared to put up some collateral. That is typically one of the most important things you can do to ensure your hard money business loans get approved, and fast! If you are prepared to show that you have the value of the loan (or more) in personal assets (such as a home or car) or you can use the property or business that you are intending to use the loan for as the collateral, that is usually a sure-fire way to ensure a quick process, too. While you likely won’t need to have you credit report, score or a lot of financial statements, it’s a good idea to have those items in order, just in case that documentation becomes needed for the application process.

Working together with your lender to get your hard money business loans approved is another way to ensure a quick turnaround. Remember that although the process can seem daunting, unfamiliar or even a little intimidating, your lender is on your side and there to help you get the loan you need. So work together to get all you ducks in a row or provide the proper documentation he asks for to move the process along. If you are helpful and make the process easy for him, he’ll want to make the process as easy and successful for you, too.

Find a reputable lender

It’s also a good idea to take some time to research some lenders to ensure that you are starting the process of right – with the right lender. You would hate to get down the line with an untrustworthy lender only to have to scratch the process before the loan is approved and start fresh with another lender. Work smarter, not harder! Find the right lender, and the right loan will follow.

Finally, call Level 4 Funding!

Level 4 Funding offers the professional, experienced lenders that will help make the loan process quick and easy. We know that time is crucial when waiting for a loan approval and we do our best to ensure a smooth and simple process!


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Tactics to secure a larger hard money loan: estimate the ARV

A hard money loan (i.e.,an asset-based loan) is any loan secured by the value of an underlying asset. Most of these lenders will only give loans of up to 65 percent of an assets market value.

But what if you intend to renovate a distressed property which is significantly undervalued at the time purchase? To secure more in the way of financing you need to understand what your property worth is after you’ve repaired it (the after repair value, or ARV).

Asset-based lenders could offer more financing if you can demonstrate the potential of a project. However, to explain a project's potential you need to understand property valuations. Relying solely on appraisals will limit your understanding and wont serve you in the long run as a real-estate investor. Professional assessments are also expensive and time-consuming.

Your best bet is to develop your sense of what a property is worth by comparing your estimates with that of a licensed appraiser. Educating yourself this way will develop your understanding of property valuations. An excellent way to start training yourself when it comes to property values is to use the comparable sales method.

You can begin to estimate the ARV yourself by utilizing the comparable sales method, which could help you qualify for a larger hard money loan.

The first step is to assess your subject property, look at its location, what is the neighborhood like and what impact does this have on the properties value? Figure out the lot size and determine the condition of the exterior. Find out essential details about the property, its size in square feet and its amenities (i.e., Number of bedrooms and bathrooms).

Find 5 to 10 properties similar to your subject through local listings. Only consider properties that have sold within the last 3-6 months, are in the same location and have a similar size and similar amenities. It is crucial that you don't look at distressed properties. Remember you are trying to determine your properties potential after you have made renovations.

After you have enough comparable properties, consider the ones that are the most similar and find the properties with the highest and lowest selling price to estimate a range of value for your subject property. These numbers will give you a sense of what the property will sell for after you make your repairs. With this understanding, you can thoughtfully discuss the potential of your renovation project with a lender and qualify for the best loan.

You can secure a larger hard money loan if you can explain the potential of your project

Even the most informed estimate of a properties value is only an educated guess. If you rely solely on appraisals, you aren't building your knowledge of property valuations. Using a simple comparable sales method is an easy way to increase your understanding of property valuations and the after repair value of your property. Having this understanding builds your lenders confidence in your project and increases your eligibility for a larger loan.


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC  Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701
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About the Author:  Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Tips for Landing Commercial Loans

Commercial loans are all about risk. Lenders are looking for some very specific criteria before they are willing to approve a loan application.

Commercial loans are more difficult to get than consumer loans because they are often for a much larger dollar amount. Lenders are in business to make money and that means that they must be very selective when lending a large sum of money. Understanding the criteria that lenders use to evaluate applicants and why they have these standards will help you to tailor your documentation to these criteria and show lenders all of the right information about your business.

Lenders are first and foremost concerned with your ability to repay the loan that you are requesting. They want to see long term documentation in the form of profit and loss statements, bank statements and tax returns to demonstrate that your business is financially stable. The might also want to see documentation about other credit which has been extended to your business. This could be in equipment rental, from a supplier of materials, from a property that has been leased or from a vendor. Lenders also favor a borrower who has some cash in savings to cover expenses in the event of a slowdown in business and revenue.

The next big interest for a lender is that the commercial property that you are purchasing has a value greater than the loan which you are requesting. This is because the property will serve as collateral for the loan. In the event that you default on the loan, the lender will take possession of the property and sell it to cover the outstanding balance of your loan. In most cases the loan will only be approved for about 80% of the property’s current value. This is due to the volatility of commercial property values. Having that instant equity in the property assures the lender that even if the property value drops, the loan will still be adequately secured.

Becoming a Personal Guarantor

In some cases a business entity does not have sufficient credit history to demonstrate financial stability. When that is the case commercial loans are secured by a personal guarantor which is normally the owner of the business. The owner needs to be able to demonstrate to the lender that their personal assets and money can be used to cover the loan payments. Again, the lender will need to see documents including bank statements, tax returns and personal net worth statements to verify the guarantor’s finances.

Understand the Lenders Goal

In almost every case, a lender is simply looking at numbers to determine if a loan applicant is a good risk. Knowing this information, it is critical that you show repeatedly that the business is financially stable, has a strong and steady stream of revenue and that you are also financially stable. In addition showing that the business has sufficient cash reserves to bridge a short term cash flow issue will give the lender added confidence in your ability to repay the loan that you are requesting. Approval for commercial loans is based on ability to repay the loan and the financial stability of the business in almost all cases.


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC  Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701
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About the Author:  Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Top 6 Reasons To Have a Hard Money Lender

 

2page_img1Sometimes it can be very hard to find a trustworthy and reliable financing option, especially when you trying to purchase or refinance investment property. Despite the availability of the traditional sources of financing via banks, venture capitalists, among others, it might still not work in your favor. Most of these traditional lending institutions tend to take a long time to approve the loan and usually require you to undergo a very stringent evaluation process. They also take lots of factors into consideration, such as your credit score, and your repayment capacity which leaves for a very little chance for loan approval. On the other hand, hard money lenders don’t rely entirely on such factors.

Unlike the traditional lending institutions, hard money lenders basically offer investors the opportunity of borrowing short term loans; usually anywhere between 6 to 60 months, depending on the situation and individual lending company.This makes a trusted hard money lender essential for any real estate investment team. Whether you are new in real estate investment, or you are a seasoned veteran, it is very important to have a trustworthy hard money lender on your team. Actually, there’s nothing more advantageous to any real estate investor, than fostering good relationships with the hard money lenders.

The best real estate investment opportunities are normally captured by the investors who are well prepared. The best deals usually present themselves sporadically, and most times, there are usually many other interested parties. As a real estate investor, you need to move swiftly, and you can do this by obtaining short term financing from a hard money lender. That being said, lets now take a look at some of the other reasons why it is great to have a hard money lender you can trust.

 

6 Reasons Why It’s Great To Have a Hard Money Lender You Can Trust

  1. Faster Approval

As aforementioned, most real estate deals are usually time sensitive, and using hard money lenders is the best way of ensuring that you get quick funding whenever necessary. Unlike most traditional financial institutions, applications for hard money loans involve much less paperwork. Hard money loan applications are usually only about four pages of basic information and can be approved very quickly once they have been filled and then returned to the lender. This allows real estate investors to take advantage of opportunities which might come up at any given time. A trusted and reliable hard money lender will provide you with quick assistance and help you obtain hard money loans to purchase that property or even refinance investment property.

  1. More Versatile

One of the main reasons you should have a hard money lender on your team is their versatility. With hard money lenders, it is possible for an investor to have a lot more negotiation room of the loans terms. You can be able to tailor a repayment schedule to fit your particular needs; this gives you the chance of investing in a variety of different deals and commit to deals which you find most lucrative. This increased versatility, combined with the fast approval, allows you to take full advantage of the opportunities which would have otherwise passed you by.

  1. No Need For Perfect Credit Scores

Hard money lenders are usually equity based lenders, meaning that they are mainly concerned with the real estate value which will secure that loan, and less concerned with the borrower’s credit scores; When it comes to obtaining loans from a commercial hard money lenders, the collateral, and the business plan is much more important than the credit scores.

  1. Convenience

Applying for a mortgage is time-consuming. It can take many months to close on loans, which can put you at risk of losing out on that particular investment property. Fortunately, with hard money loans, it is possible to get the much-needed funding in a couple of days or weeks. This is important especially if you are funding a large scale development project, and you do not want any deviations whatsoever, from the set timeline to completion.

  1. Less Stringent Terms

Unlike most traditional financing institutions, hard money lenders normally have their very own sets of rules and regulations which make it easy and quick to approve the hard money loans for the borrowers. In addition, the hard money lenders are much more open-ended in nature, which means you can talk to them and discuss the terms which will best fit your particular needs. This can include varying the loan amount based on the investment property or the renovations which the property needs.

  1. No Prepayment Penalties

Well, in life even the best-laid plans are subject to change. If your deal happens to go well, the very last thing you want is getting penalized for the success. Unfortunately, most traditional financial institutions usually tend to charge hefty prepayment penalties when circumstances change, and the loan is partially or fully repaid before the set date. Hard money lenders are always fully invested in your success, and they typically structure the loans without any prepayment penalties. This is another great reason to have a trusted hard money lender on your team.

 

Happy senior business man making his notes at workDennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Private Hard Money Lender

Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:     (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com
NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701

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About the Author:  Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years. 

  

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

What is hard money? Benefits of a Hard Money Loan.

What kind of Arizona Hard Money do I want?


There are two different kinds of Arizona hard money that is available to you. Both are exceptionally similar, but they each have different benefits to the borrower. The two types of Arizona hard money are Hard money lender Arizona and private money lender Arizona. It is easy to get confused by the two, they are both practical kinds of loans, but the following will explain how they are different.

It shouldn't surprise you to find out that hard money lender Arizona and private money lender Arizona are both based on assets and have more to do with the real estate you want to invest in than with your credit score. These are both also loans that are not bank affiliated, so they are easier to obtain than your traditional bank loan.

However, hard money lender Arizona and private money lender Arizona do have some differences. 

For example, hard money lender Arizona happens to be a group of people, while private money lender Arizona is just one individual who gives out the loan. Typically, with a private money lender Arizona, you know the person loaning you money, but that isn't always the case with the group of investors in a hard money lender Arizona.

Both loans have quick turnaround despite their higher interest rate, but because of this quick turnaround, the interest rate makes little to no difference. The loans are also more flexible than your traditional bank loans, especially when you use a private money lender Arizona.

Consider these types of loans as you decide on rehabbing a property. It could make all the difference to your project and stress you out far less in the interim. Consider the flexible and safe Arizona hard money loans. Whether you go private money lender Arizona or hard money lender Arizona, you will be happy with the outcome.


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC
Tel:  (623) 582-4444 | Fax: (888) 279-6917

www.level4funding.com
NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
23335 N 18th Drive Suite 120
Phoenix AZ 85027