Welcome to Private Lending Fundamentals

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An introduction to lending your capital against real estate. Learn how private loans are structured, how lenders are paid, the role of collateral and loan-to-value, and the documents that secure your position.

What you will be able to do

Explain how private lending generates returns
Compare first-position, second-position and fund structures
Understand LTV, LTC and ARV-based lending
Identify the core loan documents

How private lending works, the loan structures investors use and how to protect principal.

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0 of 14 lessons · 2h 20m

Certificate: Counts toward path
Course length: 2h 20m

Lessons

1. Introduction
- Welcome to Private Lending Fundamentals12m
- Course Roadmap and Completion Requirements8m
2. Core Principles
- How Private Lending Generates Returns12m
- First Position, Second Position and Lending Funds8m
3. Loan Structure
- Interest-Only vs Amortizing Loans12m
- Rehab Loans and Draw Schedules8m
4. Financial Analysis
- Calculating Lender Yield12m
- Borrower Analysis: Experience, Credit and Liquidity8m
5. Risk Management
- Documentation That Protects Principal12m
- Recognizing Early Default Signals8m
6. Real-World Examples
- Example: A Conservative First-Position Loan12m
7. Case Study
- Case Study: First-Position Rehab Loan13m
8. Final Assessment
- Final Assessment5m
- Applied Assignment10m

Instructor

Rebecca LindqvistFounder, Northgate Private Capital