A new client looking to refinance his existing first trust deed mortgage on his owner-occupied single-family residence, while taking advantage of today’s low-interest rates. The borrower wanted a hassle-free process and turned to Fidelis for help.
The term “Mortgage Fund” is often a generic term used for both a mortgage and a trust deed fund. A trust deed is like a mortgage but has the advantage of allowing lenders to foreclose on the property without going through a judicial process. California is a Trust Deed state, and therefore in...
Over my career of 30 years in the real estate financing business, I have helped hundreds of investors achieve their financial goals through investing in real estate. I’ve learned some valuable lessons throughout the years and would like to share them with you. 1. Three Things Make...
A successful real estate investor wanted to tap cash equity in his properties to purchase another income property. Rather than selling a property to obtain the cash, he wanted a lender to consider refinancing a few of his existing properties to pull cash out as the equity to purchase a 6 unit...
A repeat client negotiated a below-market price to purchase a “Fixer-Upper” single-family residential investment property in an excellent location in the Del Cerro community of San Diego. The borrower had to close in a matter of days and needed a lender that would perform fast and make it an...
A repeat client needed a conventional long-term loan to refinance out of a $918,250 private money bridge loan funded by Fidelis as the direct lender on a single-family residence in La Jolla, CA. In the era of Covid-19, self-employed borrowers such as this client may find it challenging to find a...
The right real estate financing can make the difference between a good project and a great one. In today’s economic environment obtaining the right loan with the best lender can be a challenge. You can speed up the loan process by asking the right questions upfront when searching for the...
Although a new client to Fidelis, the borrower is a long-time acquaintance who was looking to refinance his owner-occupied single-family residence, simply wanting to take advantage of today’s low-interest rates. The borrower wanted a hassle-free loan process and turned to Fidelis to guide him...
A repeat client needed a loan to rehab a dilapidated single-family residence with one detached residential unit and garage in the rear of the property. The property is located on a corner lot in an excellent location in the community of Pacific Beach on Grand Avenue.
An experienced general contractor needed a construction loan, as an owner/builder, to build a residential duplex with an auxiliary unit for a total of three residential units in an excellent location in the community of South Park San Diego.
Connect with people and communicate with sincerity and purpose. Get to know people beyond their name and the business transaction you benefit from. To know a person better provides insight and value to the connection that can’t be quantified because long-term success in business comes down to...
A new client was referred to Fidelis from a long time borrower and an excellent referral source to refinance an owner-occupied single-family residence. The borrower needed additional cash-out for repairs and maintenance. Frustrated with other lenders, the borrower turned to Fidelis for the...
We received a referral from a client looking to purchase an owner-occupied industrial building in Henderson, Nevada. The client had a timing problem and needed to close before the conventional lender could fund the loan request.
A repeat client and experienced real estate investor called me with a loan request to purchase a single-family residence as an investment property. The loan needed to close in 9 days. There was not enough time to close the loan with a conventional lender.
I have been in the real estate financing business for over 30 years, and subsequently have helped hundreds of investors finance over a billion dollars in real estate. There are qualities I have observed throughout my career in people who experience continued success and happiness. The success I...
A crisis produces opportunities. 2020 has been one crisis after another. With businesses altering the way they run, government policy continually changing, and people’s living and working environments shifting, it all impacts the real estate market. Most market statistics are not current...
An experienced real estate broker negotiated a below-market price to purchase a “Fixer-Upper” single-family residential investment property in San Diego, CA. The borrower needed a lender who would acknowledge the real market value vs. just focusing on the purchase price. She needed a lender that...
Wise investors look at the big picture when analyzing the feasibility of a real estate investment opportunity and consider private money financing as one tool in accomplishing their goal. Private money works best for the short term, bridge financing opportunities where value is created in...
We all have plenty of ideas. This is the easy part. The hard part is turning an idea into reality. These are four practical action steps I found helpful to get an idea to a result: Write the idea down on paper – This helps solidify what you desire to achieve. It gives clarity to
A repeat Fidelis client needed a bridge loan to close on the purchase of a single-family residence in La Jolla, CA. The borrower qualified for a permanent loan with a conventional lender, but the seller would not extend the escrow long enough to close with the traditional financing.
