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As a full-service Private Money lender for real estate investors, we do most of the leg-work for you, while you build up your real estate portfolio and cash-flow all your deals. Whether it’s for wholesale, rehab, or buy and hold for long-term cash investment deals, we deliver fast and easy access to Private Money.

WHAT IS HARD MONEY?


There are many different names for it. The terms "Private Money," "Equity-Based Financing," "Bridge Financing," or "Creative Financing" may have been used to describe it, but they all generally refer to the same thing.


It's non-traditional financing that depends more on the merits of the property than on your own qualifications. A note and a deed of trust placed in first lien position on the property are frequently used to secure these types of loans.


As a result, Katgio wants to be your source of funding if you have a great deal and can't find the money to complete the transaction.

WHO USES HARD MONEY?


It's a common misconception that only those with poor credit, bankruptcy, short sales, or foreclosures—those who are unable to access cash in any other way—use hard money (also known as OPM - Other People's Money). This may be the case in some situations, but a lot of very successful real estate investors use hard money each and every time they purchase a property.


Why use OPM (Hard Money Loans) every day of the week if real estate investors have accessible, sizable cash reserves? Why would powerful people who have enormous personal wealth frequently use OPM?


Hard-core, routine Deal Makers are aware that using their own cash reserves as leverage will only tie up their own funds for six to twelve months. As evidence that they can repay loans on a variety of cash-flowing properties, this prevents them from purchasing additional properties based on the amount of money in their bank accounts.


They are able to complete more transactions more frequently because they keep their own money liquid by leveraging OPM.

 Private Money FAQs


Hi there! Have some questions about Private Money? Find the answers below. 

  • What Property Types Do You Lend For?

    Residential Units 1-4 Units Non Owner Occupied, that do not exceed FHA cap. 2800 Sq ft Max, 5bed/3 bath max and 1/2 acre max.

  • Why 1-4 Units?

    This is important. When you invest within these parameters, you can attract a larger segment of the market, including FHA buyers. This increases your ability to appeal to more people in more demographics.

  • Why price your home at or below FHA requirements?

    FHA loans bring home ownership into reach for first-time home buyers who might have a hard time getting approved with conventional lenders. This increases your ability to sell your property faster and broadens your ability to attract more potential buyers.

  • Why a smaller home with no more than 5 bedrooms and 3 baths?

    Millennials and Boomers are the two segments expected to dominate the market in the next five years. Both of these segments are looking at smaller homes: Millennials because they’re just starting out; Boomers because they’re downsizing. Candace Taylor of The Wall Street Journal wrote, “These days, buyers of all ages eschew the large, ornate houses… in favor of smaller, more modern-looking alternatives.”

  • Why less than 1/2 acre?

    Both Boomers and Millennials are looking for less upkeep: Boomers because they’re getting older and Millennials because they’re just starting out. More acreage also means more expense.

  • How Do Your Lenders Decide How Much to Lend?

    Our decision is based on the property, the type of transaction, and any of our special programs. For most transactions we will lend up to 90% of the purchase price or 65% of the as-is or after-repair appraised value, whichever is less. 

  • I Need 100% Financing. Can You Do That?

    Yes! If you provide more than one property as security (as described above in regard to cross-collateral) we can provide 100% financing. If you don’t have free and clear property, we recommend finding deals and purchasing property below appraised value as the best way to secure 100% financing.

  • Will You Lend for Both The Purchase & The Repairs?

    Yes, for the right deals. If the numbers work and we think the deal will be profitable, we will loan on the After Repair Value (ARV). We recommend you have solid experience doing or managing such repair work. You will need to supply licensed contractor bids as well as meet certain other requirements. Bring us the deal and let’s discuss it.

  • Why Do I Need To Buy An Appraisal When I Already Have A CMA Or Existing Appraisal?

    Most of our Lenders, require a recent (less than 90 days old), independent, standards-based, third party, as-is evaluation of every property used as security. BPOs, CMAs, or outside appraisals do not generally satisfy all those requirements. Your best bet: Go with ours. They are performed by local appraisers in your market, working at competitive rates, and doing the appraisal the way we need it to be done. The appraisal report will come to us and you will receive a copy.

  • What Are Your Rates And Loan Origination Fees?

    Our loans are asset-based and our decisions are logic-based. That means we base our decisions about funding and rates on the perceived risk associated with the property. If you have a property under contract, submit it. Our rates are competitive in the private money (8%-15%) market but we save our best rates for our best clients. Get started today to become one of those repeat, best clients! Get a property under contract and submit it!

  • Why Won’t You Lend On Owner-Occupied Properties?

    Legal and regulatory reasons. Our current business model is to provide bridge loans to real estate investors for terms ranging from three to 24 months. As a result, it is not cost-effective for us to implement the complex and restrictive processes and rules required by regulatory agencies to do business with owner-occupants.

  • Is Credit The Deciding Factor In your Decision?

    No. Our loans are asset-based. We base our loans on the value of the asset, not on your credit score, income, or the size of your debts. However, a high credit score can potentially get you our better rates.

  • How Long Does It Take To Close A Transaction From Start To Finish?

    Three to four days after we receive all required documentation, which can often take three to four weeks. Though we can do it faster, a good estimate would be three to four weeks after we receive the basic application package. The key factor is the amount of time it takes you and your team to supply all the supporting documentation. We can do our part in 3-4 days, but first-time borrowers rarely get us the documents quickly enough and complete enough to meet that. Go for 30 days or more whenever you can. Remember: if time to close is a factor, you probably have competition. Competition does not usually translate into a good deal. Forget such a deal and go find a good one! (Admittedly, sometimes other factors dictate closing time. If that’s the case, bring us the deal and let’s discuss it!)

  • How Much Does The Appraisal Cost?

    Rates are determined by the going rates for appraisals in your market. This could vary between $300 and $600 (or more). The appraisal price also depends on the property type and location. A typical single family residence, condo, townhouse, or manufactured home may cost between $395 and $575. Multi-family units may cost between $550 and $645. If the property is in a rural area, it may cost more because of added drive time or appraiser availability.

Private Money Map


Orange States = We are direct Lenders.

⟶ Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, & Washington.


Blue States = Done through a Partner Lender

⟶ Arizona, California, Idaho, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, & New York.


Grey States = Referral Only

⟶ Minnesota, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah & Vermont.

SHORT TERM (FIX-AND-FLIP) &

LONG TERM LOANS (3O Yrs Fix)


Our current loan product is perfect for new investors. Typically referred to as the “ Katgio Box” our core offering focuses on deals that meet (but do not exceed) the FHA cap. However, many investors are looking for higher LTVs, lower rates, and less stringent requirements on things like baseline inspections, tax impounding, and licensed contractors. For these reasons, we expanded our loan product line.

Our updated family of loan products better serves market expectations for investors new to the Katgio lending platform.

The #'s TIER A TIER B TIER C
% Of Purchase 90 90 90
% Of Rehab 100 100 90
% Of Max ARV 75 70 65
Experience 2 Deals/2 Yrs 2 Deals/2 Yrs 1st Timers Okay
Credit Score 720+ 660–719 No Minimum
Cashout 65% – no max (6 mo seasoning) 60% – 150K max (6 mo seasoning) 50% – 75K max (6 mo seasoning)
App Fee $197 $197 $197
FHA Cap Loan Amount Loan Amount ARV
Base Inspection No No Yes
Tax Returns No No Yes
Well/Septic No No Yes
* Next Yr Taxes No No Yes

The above statements are not and shall not, under any circumstances, be construed as a commitment on the part of Katgio Inc, to provide any financing.

Katgio Inc SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO FUND ANY LOAN TO ANY BORROWER UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS SATISFIED,

IN ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, WITH ITS DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW AND FORMAL LOAN DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY ITS COUNSEL.


KATGIO THE NATION’S FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE MONEY LENDER, DELIVERS SPEED,

LEVERAGE, AND CONSISTENCY TO HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND NEW REAL ESTATE INVESTORS!

INVESTOR ADVANTAGES

Approval based on the property cashflow and not your tax returns.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Although we reward borrowers with more experience, we still loan funds to brand new investors. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve profits through real estate and will work with you to experience success in this income-generating asset-class.

AS YOU GROW, WE CAN CUSTOMIZE
YOUR  EXPERIENCE

As your reputational capital grows with Katgio, we can customize your experience by streamlining the funding process and getting you funds faster with less barriers. Once you’ve proven you’re a serious high-volume investor, we have programs with dedicated assistance and lightweight policies so funding can be the easiest part of your real estate investment business!

RENTAL LOAN GUIDELINES

1. PROPERTY TYPES

Non-Owner Occupied, SFR, 2-4 units, Condos, PUDs, Townhomes

2. LOAN PURPOSE

Investment Rental Property

3. INTEREST RATE

 ORIGINATION POINTS

Starting @ 7.5%

Starting @  2.99%

4. LOAN PARAMETERS

With attractive rates and up to 80% LTV Purchase and up to 75% LTV Cash-Outs, these rental loans are a great way to grow your long-term buy and hold properties. Full appraisal & Min credit score of 660.

30 Year Fixed 7.5% Interest.

5. INCLUDED STATES

 All States except ND, UT, VT

# Of Properties Allowed DSCR Requirement Loan Amount
1 1.2 $50K – 2MM
2-4* 1.00 Max $10MM
5-10* 1.00 Max $10MM

*Cross-Collateral allowed on 2 or more properties. Portfolio loans available on a case-by-case basis.


The above statements are not and shall not, under any circumstances, be construed as a commitment on the part of Katgio Inc, to provide any financing.

Katgio Inc SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO FUND ANY LOAN TO ANY BORROWER UNLESS AND UNTIL IT IS SATISFIED,

IN ITS SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, WITH ITS DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW AND FORMAL LOAN DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY ITS COUNSEL.

LENDING CRITERIA

 

The first part of every successful fix and flip is finding the right real estate property. That’s why we’ve created this easy, 5-point guide to help you find the “sweet spot” deal, which can give you the best chance at making money in real estate, while safeguarding your investment.


AtKatgio Inc, we are only interested in funding projects that will give you the best opportunity at realizing success.

Therefore our criteria is centered around these 5 points.

 



APPLY FOR A QUICK LOAN


The biggest blunder any investor can make in real estate is to shop too early for money, yet this is the most common mistake we see investors making in real estate. The rule of thumb is: it’s much easier to shop for cash when you have a deal in hand and under contract.

Why?

Because as long as that property is not under contract, it’s up for grabs by anyone and everyone and no lender will spend time and resources on a property that can be snatched out from under the borrower at any moment’s notice.


Real estate investors throughout the United States are constantly looking for properties to fix and resell.

Banks can’t or won’t lend the money for these investors to buy the properties.
That’s where Katgio comes in as long as you have a fully executed Purchase and Sale Agreement, the property is under contract, and you are ready to Apply for a Quick Loan.


  • STEP 1  – Investor finds property that can be profitable and makes an offer.
  • STEP 2  – Investor submits offer and loan application.
  • STEP 3  – Loan is quoted, property is researched and underwriting begins.
  • STEP 4  – Loan is closed, property is funded.
  • STEP 5  – Loan is sold as a whole note or funded by Secured Investment Corp's equity funds

Fund My Deal

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