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Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down why hard money and private lending refinances have surged recently—and why this trend has nothing to do with low interest rates. Unlike traditional refinance booms, today’s increase is driven by shifting capital markets, loans being called due, tighter bank lending, and borrowers needing fast bridge capital. The conversation dives into real-world case studies covering low-LTV refinances, free-and-clear rental properties, and commercial deals banks won’t touch. You’ll learn: - Why exit strategy is the biggest risk in refi loans - Cash vs. equity—and why it matters more than credit score - Common refinance pitfalls lenders overlook - When refinance deals can be true win-wins for lenders and borrowers If you’re a private lender, hard money lender, or real estate investor, this episode will help you underwrite refinance deals more confidently and avoid costly mistakes. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
Why We’ve Been Doing So Many Hard Money Refinances Lately - #323
In this video I am going to shortcut 10-15 years off your learning curve to be a successful private or hard money lender... Wanna work with us❓ Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/HardMoneyConsulting ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
I'm 46. If you're a hard money lender in your 20s or 30s, watch this now
Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Private lending on investment real estate is our favorite business model — and in this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason and Chris of Hard Money Bankers break down exactly why. After years of experience across real estate investing, conventional lending, and other business models, Jason and Chris explain what makes private and hard money lending such a powerful, scalable, and fulfilling business. From strong cash flow and recurring income to lifestyle flexibility and working with sophisticated real estate investors, this episode pulls back the curtain on why private lending stands out. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why private lending is one of the most attractive investment vehicles in real estate - How lenders can deploy their own capital for high rates of return - The true work-to-income ratio of hard money lending - Why being the lender lets you stay close to deals without doing the heavy lifting - How private lending creates win-win relationships with borrowers and investors - The lifestyle and long-term scalability of building a private lending business - Why execution and consistency matter more than chasing fast growth Whether you’re an aspiring private lender, a hard money lender looking to scale, or a real estate investor curious about the lending side of the business, this episode offers real-world insights from lenders who have built a sustainable portfolio over time. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
Why Private Lending is our Favorite Business Model - #322
Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall The way you structure capital can make or break a hard money lending business. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason and Chris of Hard Money Bankers break down the most common capital structures used by private and hard money lenders — and the real pros and cons of each. From brokering loans and institutional correspondent models, to bank credit lines and private capital from high-net-worth investors, this episode explains how each option impacts control, risk, scalability, and long-term sustainability. If you’re starting a hard money lending company or looking to restructure your capital stack, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and choose a model that fits your goals, risk tolerance, and personality. In this episode, you’ll learn: - The differences between broker, correspondent, bank, and private capital models - Why mixing too many capital structures can hurt profitability - The risks of relying on institutional or bank capital - How private capital creates control and long-term stability - How to think about scaling responsibly as a hard money lender ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
How to Structure Capital for a Successful Hard Money Lending Company - #321
Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall A bad loan document set can turn a good deal into a nightmare. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason from Hard Money Bankers breaks down the exact loan documents we use as private lenders—refined through funding 4,000+ loans since 2007. You’ll learn the purpose of core private lending documents, including the promissory note, mortgage vs. deed of trust, personal guarantees, assignments of rents, entity resolutions, and supporting docs used in real-world lending. Jason also explains why the Closing Instructions Letter is one of the most important documents in any loan file and how proper title review and attorney involvement protect lenders from costly mistakes. This episode is a must-watch for private lenders, hard money lenders, and real estate investors who want to protect their capital and avoid preventable losses. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
The Exact Loan Documents We Use as Private Lenders
Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What does the right team actually look like as your private lending business grows? 🤔 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down the exact team structure private and hard money lenders need at key portfolio milestones — $5M, $15M, and $25M+ outstanding — and why so many lenders get this wrong. If you’ve ever asked: - Who should my first hire be? - When do I need loan servicing software? - What roles should owners vs. employees handle? - How do I scale without bloating overhead? …this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn: - How to structure your team at $0–$5M, $6M–$15M, and $25M+ portfolios - The difference between front-end vs. back-end roles (and why clarity matters) - When to hire a loan processor, controller, or portfolio manager - Why owners should not be doing loan servicing keystrokes - When to implement loan servicing software (hint: sooner than you think) - How a lean team can scale from $25M to $50M+ without major overhead increases - Additional roles to consider at scale: inspectors, business development, and marketing Chris and Jason also share real-world lessons from growing a portfolio from the ground up — including mistakes, efficiencies gained over time, and how the right systems make growth easier, not harder. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
The Team You Need at $5M, $15M, and $25M+ (Most Get This Wrong) - #320
Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down the biggest mistakes lenders make when scaling with loan originators—and why adding originators the wrong way can stall growth and drain profits. After 20+ years in private lending, we’ve tested nearly every structure imaginable: commission-only originators, W2 sales reps, internal leads, outsourced brokers, and full partnership models. Some worked. Many failed. In this episode, we cover: - Why most commission-only originator models fail - Internal leads vs. self-sourced deals—what actually works - The dangers of high base salaries and underqualified hires - Why intake-only or admin pre-screening hurts conversions - Two proven originator structures that consistently scale - A compensation “hack” using inspections, draws, and valuation fees - When partnership models make sense—and when they don’t - Why brokering loans outside your lending box is usually a mistake If you’re a private or hard money lender looking to scale beyond a one-person operation, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a sustainable lending business. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
The Biggest Mistakes Lenders Make When Scaling with Loan Originators - #319
Kevin Kim’s 2026 Predictions Might Surprise You Chris and Jason welcome back Kevin Kim, Partner at Fortra Law Law (formerly Geraci LLP), for a timely conversation on what’s ahead for private lending, hard money lending, and DSCR loans in 2026. Kevin shares insights from working with lenders of all sizes and breaks down how excess capital, increased competition, and securitization are reshaping the industry—and why some lenders are thriving while others are struggling. 🔑 Topics discussed: - Kevin Kim’s 2026 predictions for private lenders - Why lenders should stick to their core lending thesis - Rising defaults, buybacks, and underwriting risk - The real risks behind DSCR lending - Appraisal challenges and why local market knowledge matters - How local lenders can compete against national platforms This episode is a must-watch for private lenders, hard money lenders, real estate investors, and fund managers looking to navigate a rapidly changing market. 🎧 Listen now to hear why 2026 could be a defining year for private lending. Link to past podcast episode we did with Kevin about lender compliance. https://www.youtube.com/live/epgb2FpFHGU?si=qURHVhopiDiUE3dc ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Consulting https://www.hardmoneybusiness.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Bankers https://www.hardmoneybankers.com GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #privatemoneyloans #investinrealestate #hardassets #selfdirectedira #financialfreedom #investing #entrepreneur #familybusiness #business #investinginrealestate #hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com #investinginprivatemoneynotes #trustdeedinvestors #trustdeedinvesting #trustdeeds #investinginnotes #investinprivatemoney
Kevin Kim’s 2026 Predictions Might Surprise You - #318
The Loan Servicing Software That Hard Money Lenders Won’t Stop Talking About (Including Hard Money Mastermind Members) ▶ Check out Lendr Software: https://LendrSoftware.com Unlock the loan servicing software that hard money lenders cannot stop talking about — including members of the Hard Money Mastermind. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason sits down with Bryce Matheson for a full demo of Lendr Software, one of the fastest-growing loan origination and servicing platforms in the private lending space. If you’re a private lender, hard money lender, fund manager, or note investor looking to streamline operations, automate payments, manage borrowers, track capital, or impress investors with clean reporting — this is the software demo you need to see. ▶ Check out Lendr Software: https://LendrSoftware.com Whether you're listening on audio or watching the full video walkthrough on the Hard Money Mastermind YouTube channel, you’ll get an inside look at how lenders are using this technology to scale their portfolios. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why more private lenders are switching to Lendr Software • Live demo of borrower portals, investor dashboards, ACH payments & automation • How lenders can track capital, maturities, applications, and pipeline forecasting • Tools for underwriting, pull-credit features, document portals & draw requests • How repeat borrowers use the platform (and how it saves lenders hours each week) • How investor reporting, statements & tax docs are automatically generated • Dashboard metrics every lender should monitor ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in daily with videos related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered. ✅✅✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅✅✅ Check out our Hard Money Mastermind channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@HardMoneyMastermind?sub_confirmation=1 Don’t forget to subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RqgZifnHyVg https://youtu.be/lTaZxVYsj5o https://youtu.be/ld-HhClnrSI https://youtu.be/EcXzd_mROjg https://youtu.be/8hEcFsHM_vE https://youtu.be/EAizUgI1lHU https://youtu.be/mYMGfpIR44k https://youtu.be/m5YaZalUmCQ https://youtu.be/bKUCPebiGqE https://youtu.be/GneiMkzNruk https://youtu.be/JqWA1TJs8p4 ✅✅ Visit our other websites to learn about private money lending and get expert consultation. Click the links below! ✅✅ ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Mastermind Group https://www.hardmoneymastermind.com ✔️✔️✔️ Inner Circle group (Live Meetings 2x per year) https://www.hardmoneymastermindinnercircle.com ✔️✔️✔️ Hard Money Secrets Free Book https://www.hardmoneyfreebook.com ✔️✔️✔️ Private Lenders Podcast https://www.privatelenderspodcast.com ========================================================================== GET IN TOUCH Contact us at jason@hardmoneybankers.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/ ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneybusiness #becomeaprivatelender #howtostartprivatelending #privatelending #howtolendmoney #becomeaprivatelender #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders #privatefinancing #alternativefinancing #privatefunding #privatemoneylending #hardmoneylenders #investmentfinancing #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneybankers #howtolendmoney #realestatefinancing #privatelending #capitalinvestment #privateinvestors #financialbacking #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneysecrets #hardmoneyfreebook #investinginnotes #trustdeedinvesting #becomingthebank #bethebank #hardmoneylending #directplacementnotes #privatemoneynotes #hardmoneynotes #privatecapital #wealthpartners #investmentcapital #moneylenders #alternativeinvestment #entrepreneurialfunding #privatemortgage #privateequity #investmentopportunity #hardmoney #hardmoneylending #hardmoneyloans #hardmoneylenders #hardmoneybankers #privatelenders #hardmoneymastermind #privatelenderspodcast #privatelender’spodcast #privatelenderpodcast #privatelendingpodcast #howtobeaprivatelender #hardmoneyconsulting #hardmoneystartup #hardmoneybankers #hardmoneyloans #privatemoneymastermind #privatemoneybankers #jasonbalin #chrishaddon #hardmoneymastermind #hardmoneyfreebook #hardmoneybrokers #hardmoneybusiness #privatelenders'podcast #hardmoneybankers #privatemoneylending #
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