For Mortgage Loan Officers

    From Conventional Loan Officer to Private Money Broker

    Real estate investors buy again and again, close in days instead of weeks, and are qualified on the deal instead of their tax returns. Here's how traditional loan officers add private money, hard money and DSCR loans without starting from scratch.

    No contract. Keep your old system for 30 days.

    The Mindset Shift

    What Changes When You Move to Private Money

    Traditional mortgage lending

    • Qualified on W-2s, tax returns and DTI
    • Automated underwriting decides the file
    • One time homebuyers who return every few years
    • 30 to 45 day closings

    Private money lending

    • Qualified on the property, the deal and the exit
    • Common sense underwriting from private lenders
    • Repeat investors who do multiple deals a year
    • Closings in days, not weeks

    Conventional vs Private Money at a Glance

    FeatureConventionalPrivate MoneyPrivate Money HQ helps with
    Main qualifierBorrower incomeProperty and dealInvestor intake forms
    Typical clientHomebuyerReal estate investorCRM and follow up
    Repeat businessOccasionalFrequentAutomated campaigns
    Finding lendersSet investor listMany niche lendersLenderbase included
    SoftwareConventional LOSCRM plus private money LOSBoth in one system
    Your Starter Toolkit

    Avoid the Three Costly Mistakes

    Don't Over Document

    Asking an investor for two years of tax returns kills deals. Collect what private lenders actually need.

    Don't Quote Blind

    Lenderbase helps you match each deal to lenders who fund it, even without a 10 year rolodex.

    Don't Force Conventional Software

    Run investor leads, follow up and loan files in one CRM and LOS built for private money.

    Get Started Fast

    Up and running in about 5 days with full support and ready made campaigns.

    Want to see how it stacks up? See how Private Money HQ compares

    FAQ

    Questions From Loan Officers

    Many do. Business purpose loans to investors are often handled differently than consumer mortgages, but licensing rules vary by state, so check the requirements where you operate.

    Start Your Private Money Business With One Place

    Up and running in about 5 days · Full support included · No contract