Real Estate Broker · San Antonio · Member since 2018 · 45 posts · 25 votes
A couple of the bigger HM lenders that took care of my clients in the past are now pulling out of the game and re-assessing their loans. Some of them even mentioned that they might even raise rates to as high as 14% (before, most of them did the standard 12%) in these troubled times which to me doesn't make sense at all. It makes sense to me gauging it from a business standpoint because, obviously, you want to hedge against risk so you start charging a little more; but even then, I feel it might be a little counterproductive. Although this is the case, would it make sense to raise rates when investors are a little more skeptical, at least right now more than any other time in the past few years?
Maybe some of the Hard money lenders that do business in San Antonio, TX can attest to this and give me their opinions. I'm genuinely intrigued. I'm a Wholesaler/Realtor in the San Antonio, TX market and we're putting a lot of deals out to our investors still, and because a lot of them use HM I want to see what other people are thinking about the subject. Any opinion is appreciated thank you.
Rental Property Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2017 · 517 posts · 772 votes
6y
It's not necessarily always they're afraid of the market (although for some that's the case).
It likely goes back to the source of the funds they access.
- If they own a bunch of homes and are lending from their HELOC...they don't want to be called on a bunch of those if price values plummet
- If they borrow from another lender at a lower rate (even the 0% fed rate) with collateral tied to other assets...say the stock market...that's taken a hit, so they can borrow less.
- If they have actual private lenders...which they claim they all do, but you'd be surprised how many don't...their private lenders may be going to cash and pulling their money
Yes, they need to lend money to stay in business...but if they themselves are getting squeezed, it'll come back to us investors
Real Estate Investor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2017 · 40 posts · 12 votes
6y
Uncertain times broski. Doesnt suprise me at all they are raising rates. Imo, there is a real possibility of housing prices tanking a good bit. May take a while but I see it as probable considering the damage that our economy is suffering and expected to continue to suffer. Cash is king again and there should be a premium on it now.
You have some good questions. As in life, so in real estate; it is about who you know. Many times this phrase has been utter and it holds true. Lenders and Hard Money Lenders have been closing their doors over the past couple days. I can not give names, but they are big players and people will see them pulling out of their deals in the next coming days. Most of these Investor-backed Lenders will be pulling their funds for good, BUT NOT ALL.
Now is a good time to find and align yourself with a LENDER that will be with you and by your side during these times. Having a relationship like this can prove to be very lucrative and allow you to seize these opportunities.
Let's Connect and talk further, this is a good time for people ready to hustle!
Real Estate Broker · San Antonio · Member since 2018 · 45 posts · 25 votes
6y
Hey @Jerry Lundergard how are you buddy hope you're staying safe from the Corona. I would agree that cash is king right now. Keeping dry powder is more important now than ever. In retrospect, I believe buyers would be looking for lower percentage deals. This will be going on for a while so we might as well just adapt.
Rental Property Investor · Woodstock, GA · Member since 2017 · 517 posts · 772 votes
6y
It's not necessarily always they're afraid of the market (although for some that's the case).
It likely goes back to the source of the funds they access.
- If they own a bunch of homes and are lending from their HELOC...they don't want to be called on a bunch of those if price values plummet
- If they borrow from another lender at a lower rate (even the 0% fed rate) with collateral tied to other assets...say the stock market...that's taken a hit, so they can borrow less.
- If they have actual private lenders...which they claim they all do, but you'd be surprised how many don't...their private lenders may be going to cash and pulling their money
Yes, they need to lend money to stay in business...but if they themselves are getting squeezed, it'll come back to us investors