Understanding The Basics Of Atlanta Private Money Lending Programs

By Tom G. Honeycutt


There are many people every year who are denied loans because they do not meet all the necessary criteria of traditional lending institutions. Banks assess one's eligibility based on credit history, employment status, and collateral; people do not score high enough in all or some of these categories, must look elsewhere for a loan, which is where Atlanta private money lenders come in.

Private investors often approve candidates to whom banks denied funding. A loan officer or lender is the person who has connections to these investors and acts as a proxy between them and prospective borrowers. Each client's needs differ, as do the terms and rates of these loans; it is the job of the lender to find the best match.

Those in search of a loan officer may find one in the Yellow Pages, online, or through a personal recommendation. Any lender one is considering doing business with should first be checked out in terms of their foreclosure rate, and also be requesting and contacting several current or past clients as references.

Once a lender has been selected, the prospective borrower will need to apply for financing. A "Statement of Information" form is submitted along with any supporting documents to provide an overall picture of the applicant's financial situation. Any problems the borrower has in terms of credit history, assets etc. Should be brought to the attention of the lender, since he or she may be able to offer a work-around for this issue.

The money loan package best suited to the client depends on his or her financial state as well as the intended purpose of the funding. Similarly, the maximum loan amount and interest rates will also be based on these factors. The more details pertaining to the use of the money, the better: lenders prefer to have a clear idea of how the funds will be spent.

A few more actions will need to be taken if the loan being applied for is to purchase real estate, such as an appraisal, obtaining either a Broker Price Opinion or Automated Valuation Model, and possibly communicating with an escrow company. It is essential that any outstanding liens against the applicant or property be resolved and that documented proof of this be provided.

When the investor approves the loan, the lender prepares all the contractual documents which are required to make it official. Clients must read these documents over very carefully before signing anything and ensure they fully understand the terms. Then the funds will be released to the borrower, proceeds directed to the investor, and the loan documents will be filed with the county. The loan servicing company will "board" the loan, which establishes a regular system of payments that will be in effect until the loan is paid off.




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