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As an investor , having many different investment opportunities at your fingertips is both a blessing and a curse . It means more opportunities to make money but can make choosing which one to pursue tedious and difficult . With the stock market so often erratic and unpredictable , now more than ever people are looking for other ways to intelligently invest their money and diversify their investment portfolio . Real estate is one of those investment vehicles that investors are turning to for those high returns . You may be thinking to yourself that real estate is not a realistic investment for you . Rental properties and fix­and­flips are time intensive and require a hefty amount of available cash , and many real estate “ crowdfunders ” have high minimums and financial requirements you have to meet to invest with them . If this is you , then you may want to consider investing in Trust Deeds . Investing in Trust

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Deeds with a company like Ignite Funding can help you break down those barriers to real estate investing , and help you earn the returns you deserve .
What is Trust Deed Investing ?
Investing in Trust Deeds essentially means you are loaning your money against real collateral . The collateral is real estate , in this case , which serves to protect the lender ’ s investment . This leads us to one of the most important considerations in Trust Deed investing : the true value of the collateral . It ’ s very important that Trust Deed investors consider the size of the loan they are making in relationship to the real estate collateralizing the loan . This is one reason why Ignite Funding uses a detailed underwriting process to help justify the value of the property , evaluate each piece of collateral at hand and ensure the borrower is accountable for what they are borrowing .
Who is Ignite Funding ?
Founded in 1995 , Ignite Funding has evolved with the changing real estate landscape . Our original business model began as a traditional home mortgage lender providing lending to home buyers . The demand for lending from homebuilders and developers reshaped our business in 2011 . Since that time , Ignite Funding has funded over half a billion dollars in loans with investor capital .
Ignite Funding is well­respected throughout the western United States as a reliable resource for lending . When banks are not lending , Ignite Funding is . We pride ourselves in working with a handful of borrowers with a proven track record . We follow a strict underwriting process when evaluating our loans before they are presented to our investors on a matrix that includes , but is not limited to ; location , market conditions , various valuation methodologies , borrower track record and financial condition , and exit strategy . These projects can include the acquisition of land , development , construction of residential and commercial properties , and the refinancing of the aforementioned .
At Ignite Funding , we work as a team to ensure you experience the same level of professionalism throughout the entire process . We do not believe in outsourcing . The loan underwriting and origination , capital fundraising , loan servicing , investor relations , tax reporting and statements , foreclosure process ( if required ), property management and sale of property are all conducted by us . You will never be passed on to someone else .
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