The two most common exemptions are the exemption for intrastate offerings and the exemption for private placements.  

Since few lenders have the stomach to do this, it’s also been a great competitive advantage for our business.This horrifies almost every private lender I know.

I took a small private loan and bought my first home.

For most of their existence Fannie and Freddie were privatized.  

Private Money Loan: Private lenders might be a flexible option, especially if traditional routes don’t work.

I used a private lendor to fund the re-hab (cash) and owner financed the purchase price (minus down payment) I have a bank account linked to Stessa and I see the cash deposit in the transaction tab. 

Many investors feel the same way.

That's how it all feels to me.

I've had success turning vacant Florida land into private shooting ranges.

@Robert EllisAre you leveraging construction-to-permanent loans or private funding?