$1,000,000 Refinance / SBA Term Loan
A long time client wanted to refinance his first trust deed mortgage on a commercial property. The borrower also required some cash out for working capital.
$220,000 Refinance / Term Loan
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.
What is a Mortgage Fund, and Why is it a Good Investment Opportunity?
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...
Six Investment Strategies of Successful Real Estate Investors
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...
$450,000 Refinance Cash-Out / Bridge Loan
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...
$545,000 Purchase / Bridge Loan
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...
$918,250 Refinance / Term Loan
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...
Questions to ask a Lender When Getting a Commercial Real Estate Loan
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...
$466,000 Refinance / Term Loan
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...
$300,000 Refinance / Bridge Loan
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.
$590,000 Refinance / Construction Loan
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.
What can Differentiate you From the Competition?
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...
$400,000 Refinance / Term Loan
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...
$975,000 Purchase / Bridge Loan
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.
$467,500 Purchase / Bridge Loan
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.
What Six Attributes Make a Successful Real Estate Investor?
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...
Where are the Next Real Estate Investment Opportunities?
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...
$361,250 Purchase / Bridge Loan
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...
Private Money Financing Explained
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...
Four Practical Steps to Move Beyond an Idea and Make it Happen
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