Anthony,
Just noticed you were in Chicago. Welcome fellow Chicagoan.
As to the lending on True Asset. I personally do HML but gave up the practice of lending on just the Asset a few years ago. I, like a bank, am not in the business of owning properties. Even though there is room in the LTV to still be safe with the loan, it is a complete hassle to foreclose then go through that entire process.
So, of course I will look at the borrower some, to see if they have a history of bailing out on the loans. Not paying on time, etc. I want a performing asset. I think you will understand that some.
Anyway, if you find some True Asset lenders, let me know I would love to have a place to refer people that don't qualify with me.
Thanks...