Private Lenders' Podcast

Building A $10 Million Hard Money Loan Portfolio Want to know exactly how to build a $10 million hard money lending portfolio—even if you're starting from scratch? In this episode, Jason Bailin from Hard Money Bankers breaks down the full blueprint his team has used to scale multiple lending offices to $10M+ in active loans across different markets. With 19 years in the industry and a portfolio of...

Biggest Takeaways From Our Live Hard Money Mastermind Event in Atlanta GA - #309 We just got back from our Hard Money Mastermind event in Atlanta, GA — and this was one of the best meetups yet. In this episode, Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down the biggest insights, strategies, and conversations shared by top private and hard money lenders from around the country. Whether you're s...

3 Ways To Raise Capital For Hard Money Lenders - #308 Looking to grow your hard money lending business but not sure how to raise private capital the right way? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down the three proven ways to structure and raise private capital for hard money lending — no matter your experience level. 👉 What You'll L...

The Lending Industry's #1 Problem - #307 Warren Buffett once said there are three things that can take someone down in business: ladies, liquor, and leverage —but really, just leverage. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason dive deep into what they call the #1 issue in private lending and real estate finance: over-leverage . From 100% financing and high LTVs to institutio...

How To Close More Deals With These Conversion Techniques - #306 In this episode of The Private Lenders Podcast , hosts Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down the conversion strategies and sales techniques they're using right now to turn more leads into closed deals. They dive deep into what's actually working in today's market — where investors shop around for multiple lenders and AI a...

5 Critical Underwriting Checks Most Private Lenders Overlook - #305 When it comes to private lending, even experienced lenders can miss key underwriting details that make or break a deal. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason from Hard Money Bankers walks through five critical underwriting checks that most private lenders overlook — insights learned from over 4,000 funded loans. Wh...

The New Sales Funnel in Private Lending - #304 In this episode, hosts Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down "The New Sales Funnel in Private Lending" — a powerful blend of online and offline strategies designed to help private and hard money lenders attract more leads, close more deals, and build stronger relationships in today's changing market. 💡 You'll learn: How to create a high-...

Our Favorite Business Model in Real Estate Revealed - #303 In this episode of The Private Lenders Podcast , hosts Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers reveal what they believe is the best business model in all of real estate : private lending. After years of experience in wholesaling, flipping houses, managing rentals, and brokering deals, Jason and Chris break down why private len...

How Cross-Collateral Loans Work - #302 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down one of the most underused — yet most powerful — tools in private lending: cross-collateral loans. If you've ever wondered how to safely offer 100% financing, protect your position, or increase loan amounts without taking on unnecessary risk, this episode is for you. The guys walk throu...

What It's Really Like to Be an Institutional Lender – Jack BeVier Reveals All - #301 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in institutional lending? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with Jack BeVier, principal of Dominion Financial & Dominion Properties, to uncover the real workings of private and institutional lending. From bridge loans and DSCR loans to risk manag...

Risks of lending on tenant occupied properties - #300 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , we break down the risks of lending on tenant-occupied properties and why these deals can get complicated for private lenders and hard money lenders. From underwriting challenges and tenant issues to defaults, foreclosures, and eviction nightmares, we share real-world examples of how occupied prop...

5 Steps to Start a Lending Company - #299 Thinking about starting your own private lending company in 2025? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, you'll discover the five key steps every new lender should take —plus a bonus tip to help you shortcut years of trial and error. Whether you're brand new to private lending or looking to scale your hard money business, you'll learn how to: ✅ B...

6 Common Newbie Lender Mistakes - #298 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Jason and Chris break down 6 common mistakes new private lenders make—and how to avoid them. Whether you're just starting out in hard money lending or have years of experience under your belt, these lessons are crucial for protecting your capital and building a sustainable lending business. From trying to fund...

Win Win Exit on a Sideways Deal - #297 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris and Jason break down a real-world lending story that started as a solid deal, went sideways, and ultimately ended in a win-win exit for everyone involved. You'll hear how they handled: A borrower relationship spanning multiple loans Permit and construction delays that dragged the project out for years Miss...

Subordination, Non-Disturbance & Attornment Agreement Explained- What Private Lenders Must Know - #296 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Jason Balin sits down with guest Harris Dainoff of Murland Dainoff to break down the often-overlooked but critically important Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreement (SNDA). Whether you're lending on residential investment propert...

How Hard Money Lenders SHOULD Finance New Construction Deals - #295 Ground-up construction loans can be some of the riskiest—and most misunderstood—deals in private lending. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down exactly how experienced hard money lenders approach financing new construction projects the right way. After nearly 18 years, thousands of loans, and m...

Our First Hard Money Conference - #294 Join us on the Private Lenders Podcast as we share the story of our very first hard money conference—back in January 2008 in Las Vegas! After closing our first loan with HMB in December 2007, we jumped on a plane to attend the PITBAL Mortgage Conference, the only hard money-focused event at the time. In this episode, we dive into: How our early experiences sh...

How to convert leads to loans - #293 In the hard money lending business, leads are everywhere—texts, emails, web forms, phone calls, social media. But how do you turn those inquiries into actual closed loans? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Jason and Chris break down the exact process they use to respond, nurture, and follow up with leads so they don't slip through the cracks. Fro...

How to Truly Control Your Capital - #292 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , hosts Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers break down one of the most common challenges private lenders face — keeping control over their capital investors. Whether you're lending through a fund or direct placement notes, having clear, consistent systems for rates of return, documentation, und...

The Creative Deals We're Doing Now - #291 Hard money lending is changing — and savvy private lenders are pivoting. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down the creative real estate deals they're closing in today's market, from small-balance commercial loans to construction completion loans, bridge financing, and more. 🔑 When traditional capital dries up or becomes harder to access, private len...

How to Expand with a Sales Team - #290 How do you scale a private lending business the right way with a sales team? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down proven strategies for expanding your operation with salespeople, loan originators, partners, and private label setups—while avoiding the common pitfalls that cause lenders to fail. Over...

Working With Brokers - #289 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers dive into the world of working with brokers in private lending. With institutional capital tightening and lending guidelines shifting, more deals are flowing through brokers than ever before. Jason and Chris break down: ✅ Why broker business is on the rise in today's l...

We just exited a wild default - #288 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Chris and Jason break down the full story of one of their most challenging and dramatic loan defaults to date— a three-year foreclosure saga that ended in a high-stakes, last-minute payoff and one of the wildest exits they've ever experienced. Tune in to hear: How a $160K private loan ballooned to over $390K What...

DSCR Market Shake Up - Massive Fraud #287 📉 $50+ Million DSCR Loan Fraud Exposed | Market Shifts, Appraisal Scams, and Lender Fallout In this explosive episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Chris and Jason break down one of the biggest fraud cases to hit the DSCR loan market in recent years. A massive $50M+ scheme involving inflated appraisals has rocked the rental property lending space, part...

A Foreclosure Exit + Crazy Financing - #286 🎙️ In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast , Chris and Jason break down a rare foreclosure exit that turned into a successful (and slightly wild) deal. They walk through: How another lender originally funded the property with an overvalued $1.2M construction loan Why and how the project went into default and foreclosure What it was like to actuall...