Monday, August 26, 2019

Why Savvy Millennials are Turning to Hard Money Lenders

Millennials have struggles prior generations didn’t. However, many are now making their dreams come true with the help of Arizona hard money lenders anyway.

Millennials often get a bad rap for their tendency to stay at home with their parents longer than prior generations have, plus this is the same generation that popularized ridesharing and home-sharing. Necessity is the mother of invention and, undeniably, has caused people in this age group to adapt in ways their parents and grandparents didn’t.

Research from Business Insider indicates that wages are up 67% since 1970, which sounds great until you realize that rent costs have risen nearly 100% in the same time period and tuition at public colleges have jumped more than 200% since 1982. Not surprisingly, the credit bureau Experian now reports millennials have more than $80,000 in debt on average. A staggering amount of this is student loan debts, but credit card debt accounts for a large portion of it too. Credit scores are suffering as well, with the average millennial only managing to obtain a “Fair” FICO score, sitting a significant number of points behind national averages for all age groups. This makes it hard to cover daily living expenses and get loans, which makes it all but impossible to get ahead.

These are some big challenges which have caused younger Americans to delay milestones such as homeownership and starting a family. It has also led to a rise in sharing apps, like Uber and Airbnb. The savviest millennials, however, are eschewing the norms altogether though. They’re working with Arizona hard money lenders in a number of areas to improve their lives today and get a head start on growing their long-term wealth.

Side Hustles Funded by Alternative Lending Give Millennials a Helping Hand

One of the key components for millennials who get ahead in today’s economy is having a side hustle, which can often be financed by hard money lenders. The ideal side hustle can be carried out without quitting one’s day job and involves skills which coincide with skills the individual already has. Current trends include house flipping and home rehabs, running an Airbnb or other vacation home, and starting up grow operations.

A broker can help you even if you’ve got rotten credit!

Banks turn people down when they’ve got bad credit or are getting into certain types of businesses, but Arizona hard money lenders don’t. Instead, they look at the overall business plan, it’s potential profitability, the risk involved, and the skill of the entrepreneur. This makes it easy to get approval even if you haven’t been in business long, are struggling with student loan debt, or have rotten credit. If you’ve got a great idea for a side hustle, but can’t find the funding you need to get it off the ground, speak with a broker who specializes in alternative lending and can match you with a private individual who has the cash to help you get started, knows the industry you’re getting into, and wants to help you succeed.

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What is Private Hard Money?

It is usually a loan from a private person/individual not a bank for financial institution.  Yes, there are people with a boat load of money in the bank and they want to lend it to you.  This is legal, and it happens all the time. It’s their money and they will make a deal with you.  Its easier and faster because the person making the decision is the person who has the money in their possession. It’s called hard money loan because when the loan is made, the collateral backing up the promise to pay by the borrowers is a hard asset. Typically, a piece of real estate or something of value. It’s a promise to pay, backed up by the borrower’s hard asset. So, its private money from an individual backed up by a hard asset. Which means if the borrowers do not pay, the lender goes and “grabs the hard asset” and the borrower loses the asset (home).

Things to Consider When Obtaining Hard Money Loans

Are you wondering what Arizona hard money loans are and where they fit into your investment strategy? Here are the basics of these types of loans and what they can do for you as an investor.
This type of loan is an asset-based loan.  The borrower wishes to secure a loan backed by real property.  Private investors and companies are typical issuers of these loans.  Unlike banks, Arizona hard money loans can carry higher interest rates.  These interest rates are higher than a convention real estate loan because of the higher risk and the duration of the loan which is shorter than conventional real estate loans.

People using Arizona hard money loans are usually looking for funding for projects lasting from a few months to a few years.  The criteria for lending and borrower costs are similar to bridge loans. In fact, many hard money lenders specialize in bridge loans. Bridge loans are used for properties that are in transition and may not be able to qualify for traditional financing.  An example of a bridge loan is when a home buyer finds a new home they’d like to buy before their old home, which is on the market, sells.

Many hard money lenders will lend 65% to 75% of the current property value. The amount of the loan is determined by the loan to value or LTV. It is figured by the ratio of the loan amount divided by the value of the property. Arizona hard money loans are mainly used for commercial property.  These types of loans first started in the 1950s and have been growing in popularity.

Although mostly unregulated by state and federal laws, some restrictions on interest rates by states, commonly known as usury laws, prohibit hard money loans. Two of these states are Tennessee and Arkansas.

Federal Guidelines

Since the 2009 mortgage crisis and the passing of the Dodd-Frank Act, these loan programs have greatly expanded.  This is in part due to the strict regulations that were put on banks and lenders after the passing of this act. Truth in Lending and Dodd-Frank set out Federal guidelines for lenders, mortgage originators, and mortgage brokers requiring them to evaluate the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.  The ability to repay the loan is on the borrower’s primary residences. If the lender does not conduct the proper due diligence, they are faced with high fines for non-compliance.  Hard money lenders mostly lend on commercial loans or business purposes so that they can avoid non-compliance with TILA, HOEPA and Dodd-Frank guidelines.

Before any offer of financing, the lender will want to determine the LTV (loan to value).  The basis for the loan is the liquidation value of the collateral.

A BPO (Broker Price Opinion) or an independent appraisal by a licensed appraiser in the state that the property is located in, will value the property. Typical hard money loan interest rates range from 5% to 18%.  Despite these rates, investors often turn to them due to quick loan approvals, high flexibility, less documentation than conventional lenders, and offering the ability to put a bid on a property that may go quickly after hitting the market.



Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Hard Money Lender
Hard Money Loans
Hard Money Loan
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com
Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO


NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave | Austin | Texas | 78701  

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 43 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, July 29, 2019

Top 11 Takeaways from a Chat with a Level 4 Investor

Top 11 Takeaways from a Chat with a Level 4 Investor

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an investor with Level 4 Funding? Or, maybe you’re an entrepreneur who’s curious to know what the person financing your deal is really like and what he or she is looking for. John Evans, a current investor and former flipper, was kind enough to let us pick his brain, and he shared some candid details with us us, including what goes on behind the scenes and tips for success.

John’s Tapped into the Market, Even When Off the Grid

When we caught up with John, he was at a remote campsite with limited cell phone access. This is his life these days—going where he pleases when he pleases—and without worry of the daily grind. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. A series of savvy decisions brought him to where he is today.   Read More………

Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC

Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC
Hard Money Lender
Hard Money Loans
Hard Money Loan
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com
Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO

NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave | Austin | Texas | 78701
About:  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 43 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Are you ready for the next Real Estate Crash–Get Ready Now.

Holy Cow Here We Go Again
Hold On To Your Wallet
Get Ready For The Next Crash

Has anyone ever told you that Real Estate is on a 7 year cycle? That every 7 years values change direction and we are heading into a crash or a boom.

I've graphed real estate prices for the southwest over the past 15 years. (see attached graph) and to my surprise it has been 7 years from the bottom.   For Phoenix, the bottom was officially 3/1/12.  So it's been roughly a little over 7 year. Since the peak in 2006 is been around 12.84 years.  Read More

I’m getting out while the getting is good.  Read More
All real estate holdings are being sold. Why? Read More


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

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Get Ready For The Real Estate Crash Of A Lifetime

Holy Cow Here We Go Again
Hold On To Your Wallet
Get Ready For The Next Crash

Has anyone ever told you that Real Estate is on a 7 year cycle? That every 7 years values change direction and we are heading into a crash or a boom.

I've graphed real estate prices for the southwest over the past 15 years. (see attached graph) and to my surprise it has been 7 years from the bottom.   For Phoenix, the bottom was officially 3/1/12.  So it's been roughly a little over 7 year. Since the peak in 2006 is been around 12.84 years.  Read More

I’m getting out while the getting is good.  Read More
All real estate holdings are being sold. Why? Read More


Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC
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

Friday, April 5, 2019

How to Get Financing for Cannabis Marijuana Business Loans

The number of borrowers searching for Cannabis marijuana business loans is at an all the high. Understand the market and your options before stepping into this slightly perilous, though very lucrative, market.

If you are a startup business, adequate financing is a requirement to succeed in your target market. If you are a liquor store or restaurant, you may seek financing from a traditional bank or credit union. However, if you are venturing into a marijuana related business and the ambiguous legal status of the marijuana federally, banks have been prohibited to open accounts for these types of businesses. Do not get discouraged, some traditional banks have started offering merchant services and lines of credit and even some Cannabis marijuana business loans. To fill this gap, Arizona Hard Money Lenders have swooped in to offer their lending services.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a federal agency that guarantees banking institutions, will not insure banks that are providing Cannabis marijuana business loans. Banks would rather avoid making loans to a marijuana business since they view it as aiding and abetting activities that are felonies under Federal Law. Traditional banking institutions accepting deposits from marijuana businesses could be looked at as money laundering. The Department of Justice has decided not to prosecute banks, but if political winds change, as they are prone to do, the banks that have opted to allocate funds for these types of businesses could be in serious trouble.

To fill the space that is left behind by traditional banks that are not willing to provide Cannabis loans, private investors have moved in. Some of these include venture capital and private equity, angel investors, high interest loans provided by private investors, and marijuana consulting firms that offer loans through private funds they manage. And, of course, Arizona Hard Money Lenders. Some of the requirements for private equity firms to offer financing are: be incorporated, have a checking account in the business name, be in the marijuana business as a dispensary or grower for at least six months, monthly gross of at least $10,000, and have a personal credit score of 500. There are a number of public companies that acquire and invest primarily in medical marijuana ventures. A company may take a significant ownership stake (equity) in exchange for funding. The company, after the investment, still maintains operational control. Canada has just approved legislation making all marijuana legal.

Merchant Service

Marijuana businesses need a way to deposit money and write checks to pay bills, pay employees, and distribute profits to partners. If you want to use a traditional bank, you may not want to fully advise the bank what type of business you are in. Of course, do not cover up the type of business by making the banker think you are in some sort of different business as this is bank fraud and you do not need the headache.

Marijuana business financing is difficult, but the rewards are huge. The laws are constantly changing, making it beneficial to contact an attorney to learn the latest laws and any new revisions that have occurred.

At Level 4 Funding, we offer rates as low as 7.99%. We work with hundreds of direct hard money private lenders, some of which specialize in the Cannabis business field. No credit required and no surprise front or junk fees added to the loan. Call us for a no-obligation quote.



Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Hard Money Lender
Hard Money Loans
Hard Money Loan
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com
Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO


NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave | Austin | Texas | 78701  

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 43 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, January 7, 2019

Banks v. Hard Money Lenders: Which Is Best for You?


When looking for a loan, there are a few places you could go, but how do you know what lender will work best for you? Banks and Arizona Hard Money Lenders have very different loan processes, so it can help to know about each of them to make a wise choice.

With the different loan options out there, it’s easy to feel a little lost. Banks and private lenders are very different, so one may be better than the other for the loan you need. Here are some of the major differences between banks and Arizona Private Money Lenders:

Application process

The bank loan application can be long and complicated, but might work for those who don’t need loans quickly. The process involves bankers going through your information in great detail to determine if you qualify for a loan, which can take some time.

Loan applications with Arizona Hard Money Lenders tend to be shorter and less complex than bank loans, meaning private lenders could be a good choice if you need a loan fast. Because private lenders tend to be more focused on collateral than financial history, the application process here can be much quicker than that of banks.

Approval

Bank loan approval is based on your finances, including your credit score and your past ability to pay back loans. A good financial history is your best way to get a loan from a bank.

If you have poor credit or loan history, Arizona Hard Money Lenders are the best choice for your loan. Arizona Hard Money Lenders base their approvals on collateral rather than your finances. Having collateral will motivate lenders to approve your loan, as they will collect your collateral if you are unable to pay off your borrowings.

Flexibility

Banks can be tied to their company policies. If they require a certain credit score for loan eligibility and you don’t meet that, you could be out of luck. Additionally, their payment plans, rates, and loan lengths might be rigid depending on their policies.

Private Arizona Hard Money Lenders have much more flexibility with loans. Lenders can adjust payment plans and other loan elements to help each client individually, which can be great if you need specific issues addressed.

Choose the lender that best fits your personal needs

Selecting the loan provider that is right for you should be based on your individual loan needs. Arizona Private Money Lenders work well for short-term loans that you need quickly and provide a straightforward, simple loan process. Banks could be better for longer loans, and work well if you have good credit.

Research Arizona Private Money Lenders to get more information about benefits, rates, and types of loans granted.

Although banks have their advantages, Arizona Private Money Lenders can work wonders for you. Research private lenders like SetaBay to learn more about their loan processes.



Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC 
Hard Money Lender
Hard Money Loans
Hard Money Loan
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com
Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO

NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave | Austin | Texas | 78701  
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 43 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, November 5, 2018

Investment Property Loans Arizona?

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clip_image002Who is this dude? Dennis brings with him substantial experience in residential real estate.  Dennis has extensive experience about purchasing, renting and selling numerous homes over the past 40 years.  His first purchase was a property in California when he was 18 years old.

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University with majors in Computer Science and Business Management.

He is a Licensed Mortgage Broker, Licensed Mortgage Originator, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Licensed Insurance Agent in Life /Health/ Property /Casualty Agent, Certified Sort Sales Specialists (CSS), Certified Negotiator (CNE), and FAA Licensed Private Pilot. .

 

Married for 42 years with two girls and 5 grandchildren and an Arizona resident for the past 40 years. Licensed AZ MB 0923961, Licensed AZ MLO NMLS 1057378.



 

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For Example, Home valued at $875,000, Loan Amount of $400,000, rental Income of $4,500, Annual Expenses of $2,050 and a FICO of 740 the rate would be 6% and the payment would be $2,428.20/month PI.

Home Value $230,000, Loan Amount $150,000, rental income of $1,495, Annual Expenses $2,050, and a FICO of 690 the rate would be 8.8% and the payment would be $899.33/month PI.

These loans are 30 year amortized with a 5-year balloon, MAX LTV 70%, Minimum Tri Merge FICO 680, Maximum DSCR 1.25. This is not a Good Faith Estimate, and this is not a Guarantee to lend and should not be considered as such. Costs, rates, estimates and terms can only be determined after completion of a full application. Mortgage rates could change daily. To get more accurate and personalized results, please call 623 582 4444 to talk to one of our licensed mortgage experts. Terms and conditions of all loan programs are subject to change without notice. Level 4 Funding LLC, 22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112, Phoenix AZ 85027, 623-582-4444 NMLS 1018071 AZMB 0923961 To the extent this message includes any tax or legal advice this message is not intended or written by the sender to be used, and cannot be used, for legal or tax purposes or advice.

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