Trust Deed Lending Experiences Wave of Growth Since 2009

[Corey Dutton]

Trust deed investing, also known as lending on trust deeds, has grown in leaps in bounds since 2009. With banks in turmoil in 2009, it prompted a surge in private money lending from 2009 to 2015. So why such interest in trust deed investing, particularly by retirees? What retirees in particular like about investing in trust deeds is that they can receive a monthly interest payment, when other investments don’t pay monthly. Trust deed investors have also enjoyed appreciation of the real estate assets used as collateral for these loans, with prices on the rise since 2009.

What other assets/investments can you think of that provide a monthly interest payment and the return of your principal in 12 to 24 months? It certainly is a hard investment to beat if one has a basic understanding of real estate. What other investment opportunities would you add to this discussion that act similar to investing in trust deeds on real estate?

Posted by Corey Dutton, Private Money Lender