A great deal of money can be saved by structuring the right loan terms on your real estate transaction. It is the opportunity cost of making the right decision where the money is saved. When choosing the right real estate loan terms, it’s not all about the lowest interest rate. It’s wise not to...
A repeat client negotiated a below-market price to purchase a single-family investment property that needed to close within a week. The borrower planned to remodel the house for resale.
An existing Fidelis borrower and Fidelis investor, experienced business owner, and real estate investor purchased an owner-occupied commercial property in Riverside, CA. He needed a quick bridge loan to buy a property that will be refinanced with conventional financing.
A previous client owned a single-family residential investment home free and clear, recently remodeled and ready for sale, and needed $150,000 cash out to pay off another investment debt. The conservative market value of the property was $890,000 or a 17% LTV ratio. The property was in an...
The video testimonial in this blog is a great example of a relationship cultivated over time with mutual trust, a key for long-term success. Cultivating existing relationships is often the most effective way to grow a successful business.
A prior client, experienced business owner, and real estate investor teamed with a partner. They needed a quick bridge loan to purchase a commercial property/owner-occupied in a matter of days. The purchase price was $700,000 or 71% loan to cost. An appraisal supported the value after the...
What I currently see on the horizon for San Diego real estate is based on information I receive from conversations with real estate owners, lenders, borrowers, buyers, and sellers in the San Diego market. This provides valuable information as to what changes are developing.
A new client needed to refinance her previously free & clear primary residence with a new mortgage for investment purposes while taking advantage of today’s low-interest rates. She was frustrated with her previous attempts to obtain financing through other loan brokers and banks and almost...
We believe relationships are more important than transactions. Most of our loans are to repeat clients and borrowers we have known for years. What makes Fidelis different from other private lenders is how well we treat our clients and carry on our everyday business activities with a sense of...
An existing client referred a borrower to Fidelis, a business owner who needed a bridge loan to purchase a commercial property. The purchase price was $430,000 or 68% loan to cost. The property location is in a transitioning area once a residential home is now zoned commercial and used for...
A repeat Fidelis client, an owner-builder/contractor, needed a construction loan to complete a single-family investment property. The market value of the completed property is conservatively estimated based on sale comps at $600,000 or 50% LTV.
A repeat client negotiated another below-market price to purchase a single-family investment property that needed little to no work. This type of investment opportunity is hard to come by these days when there is not a lot of improvements to be done to create value. The buyer was scheduled to...
A referral from a long time client needed to close on the purchase of a large single-family investment property in Spring Valley, CA, in less than one week with a conservative loan at 24% LTV.
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The subject borrower came from an existing client referral. The investor needed a loan to purchase a “Fixer-Upper” single-family residential investment property in the excellent community of Kensington in San Diego, CA.
A referral from an existing client needed a refinance cash-out bridge loan. The purpose was to recoup a portion of an all-cash purchase of a residential condo investment property with oceanfront views in La Jolla, CA.
Two partners, a general contractor and repeat client, and a real estate investor, needed a construction loan to build two residential units in San Diego, CA. The acquisition included one parcel with the lot being split into two separate lots creating added value.
We believe relationships are more important than transactions. Most of our loans are to repeat clients and borrowers we have known for years. What makes Fidelis different from other private lenders is how well we treat our clients and carry on our everyday business activities with a sense of...
An experienced real estate investor and repeat client needed a loan in a matter of days to purchase a “Fixer-Upper” single-family residential investment property in Chula Vista, CA.
A repeat client needed a bridge loan to purchase a single-family investment property in the Hillcrest Community of San Diego. It was the third of three properties the borrower purchased that were all contiguous to each other. The borrower assembled the three properties to be sold to a developer...
