PLP-017 Building a Lender's Team of Professionals

Published: April 23, 2018, 12:01 a.m.

Building a Lender's Team of Professionals

In every business it is wise to surround yourself with a stellar team.  In private lending, this team not only makes life easier it helps keep you safe and prosperous.  The professionals you will need on your team include:

 

Attorney - prepare your documents and handle foreclosure, among other things

Appraiser - to provide you a professional opinion on the value of a property

Title Company - a trusted friend that is a necessity

Property Inspector - to determine the condition of a property as well as insuring the rehab/construction work is progressing according to predetermined draw schedule/plan before you release more funds to the borrower

Note Servicing/Escrow Services - let someone else collect the payments, withhold taxes and issue 1098's

Insurance Agent - self-explanatory, or is it?

Surveyor

Accountant/Bookkeeper

RMLO (Residential Mortgage Loan Originator) - to help with owner financing

Realtor