Speed vs. Certainty: What Matters More in a Deal?

[Joe Grespin]

In real estate, everyone talks about speed—closing fast, moving fast, scaling fast. But speed without certainty is a risk.

A fast close doesn’t mean much if the lender backs out last minute, changes terms at the table, or disappears when the deal hits a snag.

Investors should look for funding partners who can move quickly with confidence—someone who not only responds fast but stands behind their approvals.

Certainty is what gets deals done. Speed is just a bonus.