Hey Erin!
I don't often search for our company name here, but saw your post and wanted to respond.
All rehab draws are given on advance except for the last (which is a reimbursement like other lenders). Pre-payment penalty is just the first 3 interest-only payments. Which means after month 3 there is no penalty. We just want to ensure we always collect the first 3 payments. There is a buyout in the event you expect to turn it quickly.
Example: 100k purchase, 50k rehab budget. 10+ experience; 680+ credit score.
90k purchase funded; 50k rehab funded.
Let's assume 4 draws.
Draw 1 - $10,000 (Paid at closing - that means 90k credit at close PLUS 10k credit at close from rehab budget).
Draw 2 - $17,500 (Paid when draw 1 is complete).
Draw 3 - $17,500 (Paid when draw 2 is complete).
Draw 4 - $5,000 (last draw is reimbursed when last draw is complete).
Connect with me via email and I can give you some references. We lend our own money and don't sell our notes - that is why you will find our unique program nowhere else.