Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

21
Posts
9
Votes
Kenisha Chapple
  • Little Rock, AR
9
Votes |
21
Posts

Newbie in Arkansas Curious about how Private Lending Works

Kenisha Chapple
  • Little Rock, AR
Posted

Ive been reading a few posts about Private Lenders but Im stil curious on how it works. Do i put down a downpayment? Do i pay a monthly payment? Do i have a specific time period to refinance the property? Do i also pay from the refinance? Is their a different rate for wholesaling, multifamily, or single families? Does the Lender pick the property? Any information would be great! 

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

4,613
Posts
2,995
Votes
David Dachtera
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rockford, IL
2,995
Votes |
4,613
Posts
David Dachtera
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rockford, IL
Replied

@Kenisha Chapple,

Well, when I talk private lenders, I'm usually talking about people you've met - or even your own friends and family - who would like better, safer, less volatile returns on the retirement money, for example. Once you have established a personal relationship, it's safe to broach the topic of investing in your deal(s), as I understand. Check with your attorney/accountant about SEC requirements.

An example I can give is one of the people in my local investing group. He has a private lender who charges him 0% for six months (then, 18%) plus 10 points. He gets the money, does the deal (usually a flip), pays his lender back principal plus points (and interest, if any), then does it again. If he can do that twice in one year his lender gets 20% ROI.

Hope this helps ...

Loading replies...