I wanted to continue on this discussion from last week's post, "Checklist for Fast Closings of Private or Hard Money Loans."
I found a few good items that I wanted to add to this checklist. In an older article out of the Scotsman Guide, written by John Kutac of Western Capital, some other things jumped out at me that I wanted to add to this list.
John discusses the importance of the "initial presentation." With so much competition for the eyes of the lenders, you have to know how to present your deal in just the right way. This is where an experienced broker can truly be of value because, as John wrote, quality presentation at the outset can give your deal the "best opportunity for funding."
Another thing that jumped out at me from the article was the need to present both the strengths and weaknesses of the deal in a clear, concise fashion. Your broker should understand the points that make your deal a good deal, as well as any issues with the deal.
And finally, the last thing I wanted to add to the checklist for fast closings from John Kutac's article is related to what we call the ‘timeline' of the property or project. Understanding the story or the history of a project is key for moving the underwriting process along quickly. Questions about the timeline include: "When was the property acquired and for how much?" and "How much cash does the borrower have into the deal up to now?"
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Posted by Corey Curwick on March 15, 2009
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