Its why the major funders of Timber ground in these areas are John Hancock and the Harvard endowment.

It's called the endowment effect. 

Large insurance companies, endowment funds, etc. are probably looking for mid single digit consistent yields, as well as a safe place to park capital.

During my MBA program, I also participated in the highly competitive Aristotle Fund Management Program - a completely student-run mid-cap endowment portfolio.

A few years ago one especially well-endowed woman caused a big stir by gardening in her yard wearing just a yellow thong and pink gardening gloves.

Harvard Endowment.

Universities typically look for investment vehicles to provide income and spread their endowment money over time.

He spent it just as admirably, building the local libraries in the area (and giving them to their respective counties), awarding endowments for residential building construction studies, things like that.

The National Endowment for Financial Education (www.nefe.org) is a nonprofit organization that provides free personal finance information and materials.

I know a lot of idiots who have a lot of money, due to their financial position, they believe they are endowed with knowledge they don't have.Private individuals can not charge points, points are pre paid interest to registered lending entities.Lending as a business requires registration and licensing in Mo.Not using your own personal funds?