Private Money Loans for Texas Real Estate Investors, Builders & Developers

Refinance & Cash Out | Ground-Up Construction | Fix & Flip | Land Development

Capital Insiders is a private lending company based in Texas with over two decades of “boots on the ground” expertise. We provide creative financing solutions to local real estate investors, operators, builders, and developers.

As direct lenders, we originate, underwrite, fund and service your loan from beginning to end. We are not brokers, and we do not require third-party approvals. we are well capitalized, and capable of closing within 48 hours after receiving all required documents and underwriting approvals.

Property Geographic Area Details
Austin, DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Rio Grande Valley
Loan Amounts
$80,000 to $1,500,000
Interest Rates
9.95% to 13.95%
Loan Terms
12 months to 60 months
Origination Fees
2% to 4%
Lien Position
1st
Collateral Types
  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property
  • Commercial Property Ground Lease
Loan Purpose
  • Investment Acquisition
  • Investment Refinance
  • Improve Subject Property
  • Use Equity to Invest in Another Property
  • Value Add Project
  • Development Project
Property Occupancy
  • Vacant
  • Tenant Occupied 100%
  • Owner Occupied Commercial

Property Types

  • 2-4 Units Residential
  • Adult Day Care
  • Assisted Living Facility
  • Auto Dealership
  • Auto Repair
  • Car Wash
  • Child Day Care
  • Commercial Condominium
  • Commercial Land
  • Community Center
  • Condominium
  • Event Center
  • Gym
  • Healthcare
  • Hospital
  • Hotel
  • Industrial
  • Manufactured Home
  • Mixed-Use
  • Mobile Home Park
  • Motel
  • Multifamily
  • Office
  • Parking Lot
  • Portfolio of Commercial Properties
  • Portfolio of Residential Properties
  • RV Park
  • Ranch
  • Recreational
  • Rehabilitation Facility
  • Residential Land
  • Retail
  • School
  • Senior Housing
  • Single Family Residence
  • Sports Facility
  • Storage Facility
  • Student Housing
  • Theater
  • Vehicle Parking

Loan Types

  • Private Money
  • Hard Money
  • Residential Fix and Flip
  • Residential Ground-Up Construction
  • Commercial Bridge
  • Commercial Property Value Add
  • Commercial Ground-Up Construction

Specialty Loan Types

  • Condo Conversion
  • Discounted Note Payoff
  • Land Development
  • Line of Credit Single Property
  • Note Purchase
  • Residential Long-Term Rental
  • Reverse 1031 Exchange
  • Subdivisions

Land Types Considered

  • Residential Land
  • Multifamily Land
  • Industrial Land
  • Office Land
  • Retail Land
  • Hospitality Land
  • Special Purpose Land

Will Consider Land That is NOT Entitled

yes

Max LTV for Land

65%

Max LTC for Land Acquisition

75%

Max Loan-to-Purchase Price

85%

Borrower Must Have Property Under Contract

yes

Will Provide Proof of Funds Letter

yes

Will Consider Lending on Purchase from Auction

yes

Allowed Source of Borrower’s Equity

  • Own Cash
  • Partner
  • Equity in Subject Property
  • Equity in Another Investment Property
  • Gap Lender
  • Family

Experience Required

yes

Minimum Number of Value-Add Projects Completed by Borrower

1

Will Provide Funds for Renovation Costs

yes

Max LTC for Renovation Costs

90%

Interest Charged for Renovation Costs

Entire Amount of Total Project Costs

Typical Number of Days for Funds Draw

3

Maximum After Repair Value

70%
On a case by case only.

Development Experience Required

yes

Minimum Number of Ground-Up Construction Projects Completed by Borrower

2

Max LTC for Ground-Up Construction Costs

100%

Interest Charged for Construction Costs

Entire Amount of Total Project Costs

Will Lend on Partially Completed Construction Projects

yes

Site Visit Fee

Case by case basis.

Multi-Purpose Lender Fee

Includes Application, Doc Prep, Admin, Underwriting, Loan Commitment, Loan Processing, Funding

Inspection Fee

$250 - $450 per inspection

Credit Report Fee

$40 for each member of the entity

Extension Fee

3 Month optional extension

Appraisal Fee

Paid directly to appraiser. All loans require a third-party appraisal • All appraisals will be based on After-Repaired Value (ARV) • Appraisals must be ordered by our company and paid by the borrower • We will request an AMC Appraisal for As-Is Value and After Repair Value

Other Fee

Flood Certificate Fee • Lender Discount Fee: 1% / 1 point

Fees which are mandatory for all new borrower clients

  • Multi-Purpose Lender Fee
  • Appraisal Fee
  • Credit Report Fee
  • Other Fee

Fees which are paid to a third party company

  • Appraisal Fee

Details and Requirements

Typical Closing Time (Days)

7

Fastest Closing Time (Days)

5

Payment Structure
  • Interest Only
  • Amortized
Pre Payment Penalty

yes

Will lend to a foreign national

yes

Will Allow Junior Position Mortgage(s) Behind Our Senior Mortgage

no

Will Consider Collateralizing Multiple Properties in One Loan

yes

Will Consider Equity Joint Venture

yes

Borrower Entity Types Considered
  • LLC
  • Limited Partnership
  • Trust
  • Corporation
  • Self-Directed IRA
Documentation Required
  • Credit Report
  • Tax Returns
  • Bank Statements
  • Financial Statements
  • Loan Application
Personal Guaranty (Recourse) Required
Always
Credit Check Required

yes

Minimum Credit Score Required

620

Credit Check Description

No Recent Bankruptcy or Foreclosures

Appraisal Required for Residential Property

Always

Appraisal Required for Commercial Property

Always

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Residential Property

Sometimes

Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Accepted for Commercial Property

Sometimes

Additional Details

Borrower Criteria: • Minimum of $15,000 or more in a Checking, Savings, IRA and/or 401(k) accounts • Tax Returns (last 2 years) • Borrower Entity: LLC, LP, GP, Corporation and Trusts • Letter of good standing from the Texas Secretary of State • Certificate of Account Status from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts • Corporate Documents (Partnership Agreement, Operating Agreement, Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation) • EIN form from Internal Revenue Service • W9 Form • Copy of the Company 3 most recent month’s bank statements (all pages), checking, savings, money market, certificate of deposit, etc. • Fully executed purchase agreement including all addenda, assignments and signatures. • Title company contact and title commitment • Detailed Renovation Budget along with bids from contractors • All principals of the LLC will sign a personal guarantee • All loans require a third-party appraisal • Insurance premiums are to be paid in full at closing. NO EXCEPTIONS. • Dwelling only coverage must include vacancy and vandalism riders • A builder’s risk policy is preferred for rehabs over $20,000 • If a borrower has a blanket policy, the insurance agent must provide proof of insurance showing the addition of the new property and showing proof of in-force blanket policy • Replacement cost coverage is required • The lender must be named as loss payee and additional insured • Borrower MUST provide a minimum 12-month insurance policy to be paid in full at closing. Borrower’s insurance agent should provide a certificate of insurance or evidence of insurance, including invoice, to our processing department prior to closing

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Capital Insiders, LLC is a Private Lending Firm offering an Institutional-grade lending platform for small-balance commercial real estate loans.

As direct lenders, our company provides a streamlined process. We originate, underwrite and service the loans in-house, and we drastically reduce the bureaucracy and red-tape that can delay or even dissolve an opportunity for the borrower.

With over two decades of “boots on the ground” expertise, including; developing, building, owning and managing real estate, our consultants and loan officers are well versed in the industry and we understand the needs and goals of our clients. Our team is willing and able to assist in every step of the loan process, starting from the preliminary feasibility study, to the loan closing.

Unlike many lenders, we are positioned to help our borrowers with exit and restructuring strategies. We have programs that accommodate a variety of real estate investment objectives. Not only do we work with investors who need financing with the intent to buy-then-sell, but also construction or rehab to rental transitions, cash-out refinancing and more…

In addition to our lending capabilities, we offer accredited investors access to our investment fund backed by first-lien, secured real estate. The fund offers capital preservation, consistent income and a preferred return to investors.

Year Established

2017

Associations

  • American Association of Private Lenders - Member

Office Locations

Capital Insiders, LLC
6112 N. 10th Street, Suite 1C, McAllen, TX 78504

Primary Capital Source
  • Own Funds
  • Individual Investors
  • Other Private Lending Companies
Alternative Capital Sources
  • Own Funds
  • Individual Investors
  • Other Private Lending Companies
Loan Structure for Majority of Loans
  • Own Balance Sheet
Percentage of Loans Secured by Commercial Property

100%

Our Team

Emiliano Zapata

Founder & CEO

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