Why Private Lending is Poised for Growth in 2025

As traditional banks tighten their lending criteria, the private lending industry is stepping in to fill the gap—offering faster approvals, fewer hurdles, and increasingly competitive pricing. Thanks to improved access to Wall Street cost of capital via RTL securitizations and rated securitizations, private lenders can now offer rates comparable to bank pricing, but with superior […]
Why Buying American Real Estate Is Always a Winning Strategy

https://youtu.be/OYfT2j3OrKk A recent episode of Real Investor Radio discussed the potential impact of a Trump presidency on interest rates, the economy, and real estate. Two perspectives emerged: the “bull case,” which suggests that Trump’s policies—such as deregulation and fiscal austerity—could lower inflation and fuel economic growth, benefiting real estate. On the other hand, the “bear […]
Competing with National Home Builders: 2 Real Estate Investor Tips

In 2021, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Northway Homes built and sold nine homes. This year, they will build and sell over 200. In an exceedingly competitive market saturated with national home builders, how did this Charlotte, North Carolina-based privately-held home builder scale their business so quickly? Dominion Financial Services’ Jack BeVier and Craig Fuhr interviewed Northway […]
Maximizing Returns: The Role of Leverage in Calculating Return on Equity

When you’re shopping for a loan, it’s tempting to go with the lender offering the lowest interest rate. However, choosing the right loan is far more complex, especially when you have quotes from different types of lenders. Each of these lenders may offer different terms, including varying loan lengths, interest rates, origination fees, and other […]
DSCR Rental Loan Rates Are Down – Here’s Why

The stock market is recently experiencing significant volatility. Wall Street concluded a turbulent week with the Nasdaq entering correction territory, raising fears of a potential recession. Major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also faced declines amid concerns over a weakening labor market and global economic uncertainty. This uncertainty has driven a flight […]
Leveraging Residential Leasebacks for Your Real Estate Investing Business

Real estate investing has its fair share of tried-and-true strategies. Because of that, many investors overlook great opportunities in niche corners of the market. Residential leasebacks are a great way to not only get a discounted price on a unit but also a reliable tenant in that unit. A leaseback consists of two basic components: […]
How Real Estate Investors Can Utilize Total Acquisition Bridge Loans

Real estate is full of opportunities for savvy investors, which is why the industry is so competitive. Those who can’t get funding quickly often lose deals to investors who can. Short-term bridge loans from Dominion Financial Services may be the answer. They provide fast funding so investors can move on properties they like sooner. Even […]
Transforming History Into Profit: Utilizing National Historic Rehab Grants for Real Estate

To many experienced real estate investors, old properties are a diamond in the rough, especially those with fix-and-flip expertise. Restoring historic properties present challenges, such as higher costs and the obligation to meet more stringent regulations. However, one creative solution for overcoming these obstacles is utilizing Historic Rehab Grants. These grants can help minimize the […]
Dominion Financial Launches New Bridge Loan Program with 100% Financing

https://youtu.be/QDe00vq3sYY?si=WYDU1jtsHfDTuDsn Dominion Financial Services (DFS), a national private lender for real estate investors announces the launch of its new Bridge Loan Program. The program features up to 100% acquisition, as well as 100% rehab financing, and interest rates as low as 9.5%. Total acquisition financing is designed to maximize investors’ operating capital; thus, they can […]
Episode 47 | Interest Rates: Real Estate Strategies and Fed Uncertainties

Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the current state of interest rates and the potential impact on real estate investors. They address the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and the market’s loss of faith in the Fed’s ability to drive inflation down to 2%. […]