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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family To Yours!

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed November 22nd and 23rd.

 

Best, Ken & Forest – The Guys in the White Hats

Lead Loan Originator and Hard Money Broker of family owned…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 21, 2018 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Loan Approval: Touchdown!

With our many loan programs, we can help get that loan approved and score a touchdown for your team!  One of our most popular loan programs is the Bridge Loan. Here are the benefits of getting this type of financing with us:

  • Accessing…
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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 20, 2018 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Where Is The Real Estate Market Headed?

What’s one to believe about the real estate market today? There are so many conflicting headlines that even the savviest investor…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 15, 2018 at 11:58am — No Comments

Recently Funded Fast – Guardians

Guardians of FAST Hard Money!

Why are we considered the true guardians of getting Hard Money loans done FAST?  Maybe it’s because we can complete these loans with an 18 day average and have been doing it for 30 years!

One of our most popular programs is the Bridge Loan – for purchases and refinances.…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 13, 2018 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Marble Countertops

When building or remodeling, owners are faced with a myriad of confusing choices, not the least of which is what material to use for their kitchen counters.  Among the many preferred options are: granite, solid surface material, butcher block, concrete, and marble, specifically Carrara marble.

Marble is gorgeous both from a distance and up close, but unless…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 8, 2018 at 12:34pm — No Comments

To Buy or Not To Buy?: That is the Question

Although not as existential as Hamlet’s query, this is a life changing decision facing many Californians today. Ultimately, the answer depends on several real-life factors: your finances, your long-term plans and the real estate market in your area.  Some of the questions you might want…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on November 6, 2018 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Strange & Scary Loans Don’t Frighten Us!

“I would like to buy a particular house, but it needs fixing.  I haven’t been able to get loan approval despite numerous attempts elsewhere – I think the condition has scared everyone away.  Can you help me with a Hard Money loan?” This was the question posed to us a few weeks ago, by a Flipper in San Mateo.

Strange and scary property conditions are not an issue for…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 31, 2018 at 4:13pm — No Comments

We Are Dying To Get Your Loan Done FAST!

The average time for cash-in-hand with our Hard Money loans is 16 days.  Read below to see some examples of recently funded loans through our office – all done fast!

Many Realtors and other Brokers come to us, so they can help get their Home Buyers and Borrowers the needed financing quickly.  Such speed allows for stronger purchase offers with short loan…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 30, 2018 at 11:00am — No Comments

Investment Property/Non-Owner-Occupied Loans

Looking for ways to protect their financial security, many homeowners are investing their money in second homes, or are refinancing existing loans on rental property to upgrade them.   Whether they are looking for another source of income, or they need to improve their existing rental property, they recognize that real estate has proven to be a profitable and long-term…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 25, 2018 at 11:38am — No Comments

Don’t Freak Out And Lose Your Heads!

Don’t freak out over that declined loan!  Let us help you like we were able to do for a local realtor and his real estate investor:

They had just found out the investor had been disapproved for his traditional loan – 10 days before he was supposed to close!  Instead of losing his head, the realtor reached out to us for some help with our fast Hard Money…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 23, 2018 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Why Invest in Non-Owner-Occupied Home Loans

We have all heard the horror stories related to Non-Owner-Occupied investment properties, and have thought to ourselves, “Is the headache really worth it?”  Some would say the financial gains outweigh the grief. But what if you could have all the financial benefits and virtually none of the problems? Sound too good to be true?…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 18, 2018 at 10:00am — No Comments

We’ll Stand Behind You Every Step Of The Way On Your Loan!



“I have a client who needs a jumbo loan super-fast. Can you help?”.  This was the question we got from a Mortgage Broker about one of his Borrowers who was trying to rapidly refinance.

This Borrower had just 10 days to close on the Orange County property he wanted to buy, requiring a temporary refinance of another one of his properties he owned outright, so that…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 15, 2018 at 11:11am — 1 Comment

Why Should I Sell My Home This Fall?

There are probably a myriad of reasons to sell this Fall, but let’s look at just a few:

For starters, Buyer demand is still strong.  While the mad, competitive scene has waned (thankfully!), last month listings averaged only 29 days on the market according to NAR.  Although the housing inventory is still less than 6 months (which is considered “normal”), it appears…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 11, 2018 at 11:10am — No Comments

Does That Loan Have You Confused & Bewildered?

Let Us Help Get That Loan Done Fast!

A Mortgage Broker in Southern California called us with an opportunity he was not able to do:

A bridge loan for $850,000 at 65% loan to value.  His Borrower was self-employed with difficult to prove income, thus having difficulty with loan approval within the time frame…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on October 3, 2018 at 10:25am — No Comments

How To Significantly Increase The Value of Your Rental Property



One of the best ways to insure the value of your rental property and increase your cash flow is to maintain and manage it well. As a landlord you should be vigilant that your property does not depreciate because of your inattentiveness. Markets may fluctuate, and while this is something you don’t have particular control over, you can ensure that your property does not…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 27, 2018 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Investment Property/Non-Owner-Occupied Loans



Looking for ways to protect their financial security, many homeowners are investing their money in second homes, or are refinancing existing loans on rental property to upgrade them.   Whether they are looking for another source of income, or they need to improve their existing rental property, they recognize that real estate has proven to be a profitable and long-term…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 25, 2018 at 11:21am — No Comments

Guardians Of Hard Money Loans

After 30 years of financing multitudes of Hard Money loans, it has become apparent that we are the true guardians of FAST Hard Money!

We have funded many loans in less than one week; We can finance a property that doesn’t qualify for conventional financing; Lend to those who have difficulty proving income, as well as those borrowers with poor credit who have been…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 20, 2018 at 10:57am — No Comments

Conventional Vs Hard Money Loans

Let’s look at the difference between traditional or conventional Lenders, such as Banks and other in-house lending institutions and a Hard Money Lender:

Interest Rates – Conventional interest rates are generally lower than hard money rates, but if a hard money loan makes the difference between no loan and paying a little more until you…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 19, 2018 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Help Your Client Take the First Step Toward Homeownership



As Lenders or Brokers you often come across a client who is on the brink of qualifying for a conventional loan, but can’t quite make the grade.  That’s the time for a call to Sun Pacific Mortgage, the premier Hard Money Lender in California, offering such loans since 1988!

If we can get your client into a home with one of our programs, when they are ready to pay…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 12, 2018 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Hard Money’s Very Own Super Hero!



We stand ready, stronger than ever, to help get your loan approved fast!  Having a 2018 World Classic Cruiser Weight Champion on our family Hard Money team, just adds that special superpower to our alternative financing programs.

Read below to see various loans funded by our office.  And then email us back or Call Today 707-523-2099 to find out how we can help be…

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Added by Ken and Ari Walker on September 7, 2018 at 11:36am — No Comments

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