Fix & Hold Loans

Loan Purpose

Facilitate the acquisition and repair of a property, in order to allow the borrower to refinance the loan through a long term lender.

Overview Hard Money Fix & Hold (Rehab and Refinance) Loans

Loan Amounts	$80,000–$650,000
Interest Rate (based 360 day year)	12% (simple interest)
Origination Fee	2%
Documentation Fees To Good Funds Lending, LLC (only charged if the loan is originated)	$1000
Pre-Approval Application Fee	$0
Appraisal Fee	$0 (Not Applicable)
Full Application Fee	$0
Maximum Loan Ratios*	Up to 70% of est. after repair value for single family detached property Up to 65% of est. after repair value for condos & townhomes
Maximum Funds Toward Purchase*	Up to 80% of est. current market value
Maximum Funds Toward Rehab/Repair*	Up to the lesser of $100,000 or 70% of est. ARV less Funds Toward Purchase
Typical time required between submission of completed application and closing	10 business days for borrowers new to Good Funds Lending, LLC 5 business days for borrowers who have previously borrowed from Good Funds Lending, LLC
Credit History	A credit score is not considered and there is no minimum credit score requirement. Credit history is examined with a focus on recent (the last 2 years) adverse events/actions (e.g. bankruptcy, foreclosures, frequent late payments etc.).
Loan Term Length	Options: 6 months 9 months 12 months 18 months
Regular Monthly Payments	$0 unless in extension period
Minimum Interest Period	1 day
Prepayment Penalty	$0
Extension Fee (During Extension Period)	0.3% of loan principal balance every 30 days with the first payment due at the start on the first day of the extension
Closing Fees/Expenses Collected By Title Company/Closer	Title insurance, transfer fees, taxes, recording fees and other expenses collected by the Title Company/Closer (i.e. 3rd party closing costs)
Minimum borrower funds required at closing (if loan within ratios)	3rd party closing costs including title closing fees and owner & loan title insurance and hazard insurance premium if not prepaid prior to closing (seller concessions can not be used to offset these borrower contributions)
Closing/Underwriting Fees To Good Funds Lending, LLC	$0
Draw Request Fee (Only for loans with Rehab Draw Accounts)	$75
Default Rates/Fees/Penalties	See Loan Documents

*Loan to value ratios may vary by the type of property, loan type (purchase vs refi), seller relationships, and the size of the loan. Purchase price refers to the net purchase price as determined by the contract price for the property less any concessions, payments or fees paid by the seller.

The borrower will need additional funds during the loan to pay for items including without limitation taxes, utilities, insurance, property maintenance and cleaning expenses, staging expenses, cost overruns, other expected or unexpected expenses, and all repair/rehab costs. In the event of default, there may be additional fees for administrative, collection, legal, insurance, lien payoff, or other expenses. More detail provided in loan documents.

Rehab Draw Accounts

If funds are being borrowed from Good Funds Lending, LLC to pay for some or all repairs, we will establish an account (Rehab Draw Account) to hold such funds to be drawn upon by the borrower after the completion of specified work items.

• A Work Schedule containing specific work items (repairs and renovations) is incorporated in the loan documents
• Disbursements from the Rehab Draw Account require that draw request is submitted specified the work items have been completed and the borrower submits the related signed lien waivers, receipts, proof of ‘finalled out’ permits if permits were required and an opportunity to inspect the completed work items (pictures showing the completed work items installed are not required but are appreciated)
• Borrowers must have funds to pay for some of the work items prior to receiving the related draw disbursements
• There is a $125 non-refundable draw request fee for every draw request submitted (we typically expect a total of 2-5 disbursements per project)

Qualifications & Requirements

The primary considerations in extending a loan commitment are the property value, the perspective borrowers’ relevant experience, and the perceived risk by Good Funds Lending, LLC. The following represent a subset of qualifications and requirements for loan consideration. The qualifications are considered collectively and loan commitments are not guaranteed even if all the qualifications and requirements listed here are met.

Subject Property (Asset) Requirements:

• The loan amount (initial principal) to the estimated market value of the subject property meet requirements

Borrower Qualifications/Requirements:

Title & Usage Requirements:

• Use of a settlement agent and title insurer that is good standing and licensed in Colorado
• ALTA Loan Policy 06-17-06
• Loan title policy typically must include expanded coverage including the following form endorsements: Colorado 100, ALTA 8.1, Colorado 116/ALTA 22, Colorado 115.2/ALTA 5.1, and Colorado 100.29 (or corresponding equivalents for property type; endorsements and requirements may vary by property type and other specifics), and also sometimes one or both of: Colorado 110.8/ALTA 6.2 and Colorado 103.1 (Endorsements required for loans secured by properties that are not single family detached may vary)
• The title commitment is acceptable to us and the title insurance underwriter provides a verified closing protection letter prior to the closing
• The title commitment for the title loan policy must remove Standard Printed Exceptions (typically 1-4) and the Gap Exception. If there are rehab funds in the loan, then Standard Printed Exception (4) may be modified to state any lien or right to a lien, for services, labor or material furnished, incurred and imposed after the date of closing.
• Good Funds Lending, LLC loan must be a first lien on the property (except for property taxes not yet due and payable)
• The title commitment for the title loan policy must remove any exceptions not acceptable to Good Funds Lending, LLC.
• Settlement agent must execute and return Good Funds Lending, LLC closing instructions at least 1 full business days prior to closing.
• Title Insurer must provide and verify an acceptable closing protection letter to Good Funds Lending, LLC at least 1 full business days prior to closing.
• Settlement Agent must supply acceptable settlement statements to Good Funds Lending, LLC at least 1 full business days prior to closing.

Hazard Insurance Requirements:

• Borrower must have and maintain hazard insurance policy with Good Funds Lending, LLC as the mortgagee during the entire term of the loan
• Underwriter has a current AM Best Financial Strength Rating of BBB+ or better, or a current Demotech Financial Strength Rating of A or better
• Typically for a single family detached house a vacant dwelling policy commonly known as ISO “Special Form” or “DP-3” (without deletions or reductions) and including coverage for vandalism, and malicious mischief (including minimum coverage amounts and deductions do not exceed $5000) or other policy forms which may include endorsements such that policy includes all perils and provides equivalent or increased coverage as a Vacant Dwelling Special Form policy described above.
• Endorsements must be included such that there are no gaps, exceptions, nor reductions in the above described required coverages related to renovation, construction or completion of renovation or construction, nor other gaps, exceptions, or reductions.
• Policy must be for replacement cost (not actual cash value also known as 'ACV' nor Agreed Value)
• Hazard Insurance Policy must include what is commonly known in the property insurance industry as a “Standard Mortgagee Clause”
• The mortgagee must receive written notice at least 30 days prior to any changes to the policy or listed insured parties. The mortgagee must receive written notice at least 30 days prior any non-renewal or cancellation of the policy for any reason other than non-payment. The mortgagee will receive written notice at least 10 days prior cancellation of the policy for non-payment.
• The hazard insurance includes at least $500,000 to $1,000,000 of liability coverage depending on the project and the property
• Required structural/dwelling coverage amounts varies but typically 90% or more of the estimated after rehab value of the property (and includes coverage for other structures if other structures exist such as unattached garages and decks)
• The hazard insurance is not a homeowner policy
• Proof of coverage or insurance binders including all requirements must be provided to Good Funds Lending, LLC prior to closing including hazard insurance agents/brokers are required to complete and sign a hazard insurance coverage confirmation form
• A flood insurance policy is required if the property is in what we consider to be a high risk flood area.

Additional Requirements & Terms

The qualifications and requirements listed on this page are not comprehensive. Additional requirements, terms and conditions are provided in the loan documents. In the event that loan documents are inconsistent with the information on this site the loan documents shall govern as neither this site nor the information contained within represent an offer.

Notes

Estimated values, estimated costs or other judgments related to similarity referred to above are based on our (Lender's) estimates and opinions. We typically estimate market value of properties based on what we believe will be a price likely to produce a sale within 90 days. We are a private lender seeking:

• To provide loans beneficial to the community, the borrowers, and Good Funds Lending, LLC
• Long-term relationships with ethical people
• Borrowers strategically using hard money, often because banks are too slow or unreasonable for the opportunity.

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