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LoansWhy I Built Glass | A Loan Mgmt. Software for Private Lenders

Why I Built Glass | A Loan Mgmt. Software for Private Lenders

The cheapest loan management software with the features I actually needed ran $700 to $1,000 a month. My budget was $400. That gap is why Glass exists.

Will Coleman

Will Coleman

Loans

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LendingDutch vs. Non-Dutch interest: what every private lender needs to know

Dutch vs. Non-Dutch interest: what every private lender needs to know

Most lenders apply one structure across every loan they write. Here's why that decision — made without thinking about it — could be quietly costing you.

Will Coleman

Will Coleman

Lending

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LendingWhat Loan to Value and Loan to Cost Should You Use for Hard Money Loans?

What Loan to Value and Loan to Cost Should You Use for Hard Money Loans?

Why we target 85% loan to as-is value, 75% loan to ARV, and 85% loan to cost — and how each threshold protects your capital when a deal goes sideways.

Will Coleman

Will Coleman

Lending

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UnderwritingHow Much Liquidity Does a Borrower Need to Get Approved for a Private Loan?

How Much Liquidity Does a Borrower Need to Get Approved for a Private Loan?

How we evaluate whether a borrower has the cash to close, carry, and finish a project — and why projected liquidity from pending deals doesn't count.

Will Coleman

Will Coleman

Underwriting

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