Three Well-Secured Loans Now Available! (April 2012)
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Lake George Investment Opportunity Headed for the Books (April 5, 2012)
The Lake George Loan is primed and ready to close. Space is still available for qualified investors to participate in this very well-secured loan.
A closing has been set for Thursday, April 5th. Act quickly to take advantage of this opportunity or contact us to find out how you can participate in this loan post-closing.
It's inevitable in the private lending industry - some deals just take longer to put together than others. Such has been the case with the Wurlitzer Estate Loan.
However, final preparations are finally being made to close this well-secured deal within the coming week. To review the loan details and get more information, visit our website:
The Orange Street Loan is on track to close by the middle of April. MMG Capital's legal counsel is currently sorting through title information and drafting loan documentation.
The current estimated closing date for this investment opportunity is April 18, 2012. For more information about this loan you can download the summary from our website.
New Investment and Introduction to Tax Liens (October 2011)
Newest Trust Deed Investment: Lincoln Park
In case you missed it, there's a brand new opportunity on the board for investors that want to add very conservative trust deed investments to their portfolio. The Lincoln Park Loan, which is a $675,000 1st mortgage on a brand new luxury townhome in one of the wealthiest areas of Chicago, is now available to MMG Capital Investors.
To read more about the Lincoln Park Investment Opportunity and to download the Investment Summary, please follow the link below:
MMG Capital recently announced that it's very close to launching a new branch of business that will focus exclusively on acquiring real estate tax liens. Many investors have heard of tax lien investing before - it's a common concept that gets thrown around in real estate investing circles. However, the particulars of tax lien investing are rarely discussed.
MMG Capital has teamed up with one of the country's bona fide experts in tax lien investing and have created a preliminary presentation for MMG Investors to review. If you'd like to learn more about the business that will hereafter be referred to as "Tax Receivables," please follow the link below:
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We're thrilled to be able to announce that in the very near future MMG Capital will be able to offer its qualified investors an additional investment vehicle that will be a very compatible complement to our portfolio of Secured Investment products. In a joint effort with one of our country's bona fide experts in the purchase of county governmental real estate tax receivables who over 20 years has been involved in the purchase of over $1 billion of these sought after assets, we will be providing qualified investors with the first opportunity to participate as we begin to purchase Real Estate Tax Receivables directly from Tax Collectors and County Treasurers around the country.
We've been working diligently to get all of our ducks in a row because we see this as an incredible opportunity to participate in another alternative investment that provides above market returns while maintaining a very low risk profile. Tax Receivables are a common investment vehicle for wealthy individuals, large hedge funds and even some of the country's largest banks. However, recently the opportunity to invest in Tax Receivables has become even more attractive because of changing regulations and a slow-growing economy. Here are some interesting facts about Tax Receivables:
Tax Receivables are "super priority" liens that are placed on real estate when a property owner fails to pay property taxes when they're due
Even when a property owner has taken out financing from a lender, a Tax Receivable receives priority over any mortgages
Tax Receivables are governed by state laws
Tax Receivables have a very high historic rate of redemption (repayment): 95 - 98% liquidate within 12 to 30 months
26 states throughout the U.S. actively sell their Tax Receivables (delinquent property taxes) to investors that are willing to hold the Receivable and wait for the property owner to pay, accruing interest during the holding period
Holding a Tax Receivable is the equivalent to having a priority lien on real estate, often around 2 - 5% of the assessed value
The safety and attractiveness of Tax Receivables is evidenced by the fact that a very large U.S. bank has offered MMG Capital a $25 million revolving line of credit to purchase these assets. They're willing to provide up to a 75% advance at a very attractive interest rate because of the incredible opportunity that they see for firms that are well-positioned to deploy capital for Tax Receivables in a large number of counties around the country.
We have prepared a short presentation that defines the process and characteristics of investing in Tax Receivables and hope to have more information available for you in the near future. At this time, the presentation is available to all current MMG Capital Investors and investors that have completed the Investor Profile Form included in our Priority Investor Information Package. In order to request your copy of the presentation, please email us at
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and we will send it to you directly.
If you would like to view the presentation but have not yet completed the Investor Profile Form, you can do so by downloading a copy from the link above and faxing or emailing it to our office. Investors that have provided us with their information will maintain a priority option to invest as soon as receivable purchases begin.
This email and the presentation are not intended to be an offer or a soliciation to invest and readers should refer to the disclaimer language contained within the presentation.
Any and all questions can be directed to Chris Gleason, Managing Director of MMG Capital at extension 301.
New Investment Opportunity and Some Advice from Mark Cuban (Sept '11)
Well-Secured Trust Deed Investment Available
Another new opportunity is available for MMG Capital Investors. Similar to other loans that have been availailable in the past, the Wurlitzer Estate Trust Deed Invesment is a well-secured, low risk loan being made to high net worth borrowers for the purchase of a lurxury estate home. In this case, the property being purchased is of historical significance (google "wurlitzer")
If you're an MMG Capital Investor or are considering becoming one, this is yet another great opportunity to add a safe, secure asset to your portfolio that will provide significant monthly returns. You can view the Wurlitzer Estate Trust Deed Investment Summary as well as other available Trust Deed Investment Summaries by following the link below:
We've long held the belief that what's currently happening in our economy isn't just another market cycle. Rather, it's a drastic economic shift that is going to leave lasting effects on the way that we're going to have to think and act as individual investors. "Buy, hold and pray" has now proven to be an unreliable strategy for growing wealth over the long-term, and a much larger number of experts, pundits and credible individuals are now starting to sing the same tune. Alternative investments like Trust Deed Investments or Tax Liens may not be considered to be 'alternatives' at some point in the future. Instead, these types of investments that offer safety, security and consistent returns may become a mainstay of wealthy investors' portfolios and a relied upon source for wealth preservation and creation. As our marketplace continues to fundamentally erode the possibilities for average investors to have blind success are going to diminish, and unfortunately that means that not giving a care to your investments and leaving to your stock broker may no longer be an option sooner than we think.
Hear what Mark Cuban had to say about traditional investing techniques, the stock market, and your chances of thriving as an typical investor by visiting our article archive. You can also watch a video of the Mark Cuban interview that has the investing world in a stir...
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We hope that the news we're about to share with you isn't news to you at all. We hope that you've put all of your ducks in a row and have been paying attention to the latest developments in our national and global economy. We hope that you're prepared for some drastic changes in the fiscal reality that we all share.
Over the past 9 days the equity (stock) markets have lost investors over $1.1 trillion dollars. That's right, $1.1 trillion. Once again investors everywhere are scrambling to make sense of this drastic shift in value and avoid taking further losses in one of the most volatile markets in United States history. Almost all 401(k)s and IRAs holding market positions are at extreme risk as we stare into what is likely going to be one of the most significant decreases in wealth of all time.
Economic experts are now predicting that our country will enter a true recession amidst domestic failures as well as negative pressures from European and other foreign markets. The worst for our equity markets is certainly yet to come.
Did you know that over the last 10 years the U.S. stock market (as a whole) has produced absolutely no return for long-term investors?
Where do you turn in circumstances like these? What do you do in order to keep your retirement money and savings safe while also giving it a chance to grow? The options available to you in "traditional investments" are disappearing (if there are even any left). That's why savvy investors, now more than ever, are turning to alternative investments in order to achieve safety, security, consistency and reliability. These savvy investors also enjoy monthly interest checks and 10 - 12% annualized returns without being exposed to any of the wild market risk that exists with stocks.
So the question is, what are you waiting for? Whether you're an existing MMG Capital Investor or you're still considering trying out MMG Capital's Secured Investments, if you have money in the market it's time to realize that you're taking a big chance. Yesterday's heresay has become today's reality. If you don't take immediate steps to protect yourself, trouble is almost certain to find you.
We aren't normally this direct when it comes to providing investment advice. In fact, we typically don't give investment advice at all, but we feel like we have a responsibility to tell you that time is running out. You need to forget about all of the "traditional investments" that you've believed in for so long. They're changing and so should you. Consider adding MMG Capital alternative investments to your portfolio today and start to reap all of the benefits that Trust Deed Investing has to offer.
If we can help you in any way please don't hesitate to ask. And whatever you decide to do, be sure that you protect yourself first.
Plenty of New Investment Opportunities to Choose From (July 2011)
Two Brand New Loans Available to MMG Investors
As more and more banks are unwilling to lend, the demand for private loans is steadily increasing. The result is a bevy of new opportunities for well-positioned investors with capital to invest in well-secured Trust Deeds. At least two new loans have been made available to MMG Investors recently. Both loans were closed and funded on July 1st but are still available for investor participation.
Follow the links below to download the investment summaries or to read the press releases.
As MMG Capital continues to gain traction as an expert source on Hard Money Loans and Trust Deed Investing more opportunities are presenting themselves for the firm to provide education, insight and commentary on the state of the private capital markets. For the third time, MMG Capital was featured in The Scotsman Guide, a leading mortgage industry publication for mortgage brokers.
"5 Steps to Presenting Deals to Private Lenders" was featured in the May, Commercial Edition of the publication. The entire magazine is available for free on the Scotsman Guide website.
Wish You Weren't the Last to Know?
As new opportunities to invest in well-secured loans become available it's to your advantage to be the first to know about them. If this is the first time that you've heard about our two latest opportunities then you've missed a step somewhere along the way because other investors were notified before you were. There are two different steps that you can take today to get yourself to the front of the line immediately:
As new opportunities become available they're immediately posted on our Blog, so you'll be the first to know about them when they are. Then, should you see something that interests you, having completed an Investor Profile Form will give you priorty over other investors that haven't.
Staying consistent with the MMG Capital mantra, no loan has passed through our doors unless it's well-secured. While the opportunities to make loans under this strategy may be fewer and further between, this lending philosophy ensures that the loans that we do make are all proverbial "home runs."
The month of March has provided several new opportunities for MMG Capital Investors and they're in the form of three very well-secured loans. The summaries of these loans are now available for review on the MMG Investor website. To download the Investment Program Summaries simply follow the link below:
Most investors have heard of hard money loans before and many have even flirted with the thought of investing in hard money loans (aka Trust Deed Investing). But what is it that's so attractive about investing in hard money loans? And what is it that makes investing in hard money loans the right choice for so many investors?
MMG Capital just happens to be one of Trust Deed Investing's biggest fans, so we decided to give you a taste of why we believe that investing in hard money loans is so attractive. You'll be surprised to find out that it's not the double-digit returns that are the driving force behind our love for this well-timed investment vehicle.
We love having the opportunity to communicate with you on a monthly basis, but sometimes we feel like we don't want to have to wait to tell you about all of our exciting news. If you'd like to know about things that are going on in the hard money lending industry just a bit before everybody else then subscribe to the MMG Capital Blog. You'll be notified about new investment opportunities, news and interesting things as they happen....
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What Do You Look For in an Investment Sponsor? (March 2011)
What Do You Look for in an Advisor or Investment Sponsor?
A study was released recently by the Spectrem Group that detailed why millionaire investors are bound to switch financial advisors. The study was called 'The Millionaire Investor 2010' and covered investors with a net worth between $1 million and $5 million. Some of the results of the study were a little surprising, but not shocking. Among the main reasons why these millionaire investors decided to switch financial advisors was because their phone calls were not returned in a timely manner. 73% of respondents listed this as their top reason for switching.
Whether you're a millionaire or not, we're interested in knowing what you look for in a financial advisor or an investment sponsor. As someone who is interested in private investments, Trust Deed Investments, Secured Lending and Investing in Hard Money Loans, what's most important to you? Let us know by taking our poll....
Despite all of the financial turmoil in the world, there are still loans to be made and there are stillhard money lendersout there that are willing to make them. Deals are getting done, borrowers are getting the funding that they need, and investors are optimistically approachinghard money lendingas today's failsafe investment vehicle. What most people don't understand is that the rules of the game have changed - investors still want to make loans, but they're doing it in a way that relies much more on logic than on metrics and credentials.
Here's some insight as to what Hard Money Lenders, and specifically MMG Capital, are looking for as we attempt to apply some logic to private lending:
We love having the opportunity to communicate with you on a monthly basis, but sometimes we feel like we don't want to have to wait to tell you about all of our exciting news. If you'd like to know about things that are going on in the hard money lending industry just a bit before everybody else then subscribe to the MMG Capital Blog. You'll be notified about new articles, news and interesting things as they happen....
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MMG Capital on the Front Cover of Real Estate Wealth Magazine
Investors are taking notice of the success that MMG Capital clients have had. Others are also starting to take notice of the logic in our strategies. As a result, MMG Capital is receiving some decent press to start off the new year. The cover of Real Estate Wealth Magazine, a publication dedicated to helping accredited investors grow their wealth with real estate, will be graced with a feature on MMG Capital and how private lending is helping investors across the country realize double-digit returns utilizing safe, secured investing techniques.
MMG Capital's Managing Director, Chris Gleason, was interviewed in his home by Real Estate Wealth journalists and the result was a three-page feature story which you can access and read for free by clicking on the image to the left. Should you like to have a hard copy of the magazine, simply let us know and we'll be happy to send you one with our compliments.
2010: The Year in Review
One of the things that investors are always most curious about is a company's investing track record. They want to know about average returns, what kinds of losses were taken, what kinds of gainswere made, etc. The reason for wanting to know this type of information is simple, of course: investors want to know, based on recent history, how a company and its investments are likely to perform in the future. When it comes to investing in Secured Loans, these types of questions tend to come more from investors that are used to evaluating companies that operate mortgage pools or originate smaller loans in mass, and the reason is simple: these types of companies "Invest to Average Out." In other words, they rely on a certain quantity of positive performance to outweigh the statistically unavoidable presence of bad performance. To give an example, say a mortgage pool consisting of 100 loans has a 33% loss rate, the investment manager has to make sure that the other 67% of performing loans can make up for the losses and still provide a return.
MMG Capital does things differently - we don't invest in bulk and we don't "play the statistics." We make good loans that become solid investments for our clients. Our philosophy is as simple as that. We find the best deals that are available in the marketplace and those are the loans that we fund. The downside to the strategy?... we have less loan inventory for our investors to choose from. However, when you take a look at how our portolfio has performed since we opened our doors in 2007 you can see that it's not much of a downside at all...
MMG Capital has now been a voluntary member of the Better Business Bureau for the past two years, giving its clients an open forum to report any conceived misgivings or unprofessional behavior by the company. While MMG Capital's company profile and rating have been reviewed hundreds of times, in a two year span there have been zero customer reviews and, more importantly, zero customer complaints.
As a result, MMG Capital now has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Click the image to see for yourself.
What's Safe in 2011?
If you missed the recent segment on 60 Minutes it's worth 10 minutes of your time to get a small dose of just one of the many economic issues facing our country today. MMG Capital regularly preaches about staying safe and secure in times like these, and some things that seem like they would be safe and secure may actually not be. Click below to watch the brief segment.
It's well-known in the mortgage industry, and in the real estate industry in general, that the fall and winter months typically mean a slower marketplace and, as a result, fewer transactions. However, in 2010 there has been a steady stream of activity well into the 4th quarter of the year. Will it continue through the end of December? Only time will tell, but we'll be happy either way...
Typically, we use the last couple months of the year to do all of the things that we don't get around to in the previous ten: update marketing materials, tie off year-end accounting, improve systems, streamline processes, etc. We love to have this time to improve the investing experience for our valued clients. But, if this year we have less time than we're used to because the requests for new private loans keeps on coming, you won't hear anyone complaining. New opportunities are at the heart of the service that we're here to provide for you and we'll be content to continue to provide you with safe, secure investments.
In a nutshell, one way or another we're going to have something for you this holiday season. Keep your eyes peeled for new deals coming to your inbox and check the website for new updates in our Investor Education Series.
39th Street Investment Program -
Record Close Time
Thank you to all of our investors that responded so quickly when we released the 39th Street Investment Program. The transaction closed in record time (just over 10 days). Had it not been for several third party delays, the deal could have closed even sooner.
Our investors play a crucial role in ensuring that we're able to secure the best deals. The ability to close quickly and respond when attractive opportunities come through our office is made possible by your continued loyalty and the ever-increasing synergy that we're experiencing with our lending philosophy and your investment needs.
If you weren't notified that there were new opportunities available and would like to be notified in the future, please send an email to Chris Gleason at
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. Or, complete the Investor Profile Form that was included in your Investor Kit.
MMG Capital Cover Feature in Real Estate Wealth Magazine
Keep your eyes open for the upcoming issue of Real Estate Wealth Magazine in December. MMG Capital will be part of a cover feature dedicated to the art of private lending and conservative investing. We will have copies available for all of our mailing list members as soon as it is available.
MMG Capital was recently featured in Real Estate Wealth, a new publication designed to fit the needs of wealthy, accredited investors looking to grow and maintain their wealth. Managing Director Chris Gleason sat down with the editors of Realty 411 to discuss the company's lending philosophy, as well as the company's investment strategy and why it's been so successful over the past several years.
When we ask investors that are interested in private money lending and trust deed investing what they want more of, the one answer that we hear fairly consistently is "Education." It's truly unfortunate that solid, consistent investing techniques don't get the press that they deserve. It's become glaringly obvious that there is a void in the information marketplace for investors looking for safe investments that actually produce a return. And even those that happen to stumble upon them don't necessarilly ever realize it because there's a knowledge gap for beginning investors. They need to grasp the foundation of private lending before they can begin to appreciate the role that it plays in today's economy.
Well, we've heard you, and we're proud to announce that the complete guide to Private Lending is finally making its way online. The first five learning modules are no w available on our website. We've been working diligently to deliver a comprehensive knowledge database that will take new investors through a logical learning path - hopefully at the end of that path they will find a sufficient understanding of private lending to be comfortable enough to at least dip a toe into the water and see how beneficial this fantastic investing vehicle can be.
For investors that are still stuck in the equities market, the last few weeks have been like a brisk bungee jump off the edge of an uneven cliff. Meanwhile, MMG Investors have enjoyed a consistent, safe return in investments that are secured by valuable real estate. Personally, in our biased opinion, the latter should be the preferred method of investment. However, we will pass no judgment on those that don't conform.
However, we do share the sentiment of many experts that wonder when the realities of what is going on with Wall Street will ever sink in for these investors. While we do pride ourselves on providing market commentary from time to time, we much prefer the occasion when another bona fide expert provides it for us. And that's exactly what we got from Martin Andelman of The Niche Report in his latest article: How Many Investors Does it Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
We invite you to take a read through Martin's general market commentary and remarks in general investing philosophy. Click the banner below for more...
Sample Transactions
Are you a new investor that's trying to figure out what MMG Capital is all about? Sometimes the best way to learn is to look at and discuss some of our past transactions with us.
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The first edition of the MMG Capital Investor Newsletter is officially here. Once a month we’re going to be bringing you company updates, industry trends and free information on how you can be maximizing your returns in a safe, secure investing environment. Whether you’re a current investor or still considering adding Secured Investments to your portfolio, the MMG Investor Newsletter will give you exactly what you need to help your portfolio thrive in today's economy.
Since MMG Capital took on its first investor and made its first loan in 2008 , the company has seen exceptional growth. By the summer of this year MMG Capital will be actively lending in five different states and looking to double that number by year’s end.
Investors that participated with us in 2009 averaged annualized, effective returns of over 12%. If you’re looking for a safe, secure place to grow your wealth, Trust Deed Investments have proven and are continuing to prove to be the place to do it. More information on how to get started with MMG Capital can be found on our website: www.mmginvestors.com
MMG Capital Joins the AAPL
Previously known as the National Hard Money Association, the American Association of Private Lenders is starting to take form. MMG Capital is proud to be one of the most recent additions to the group that adheres to a strict code of ethics, advocates for the industry and strives to ensure that its members have access to an industry-wide knowledge base.
Along with our participation in the Better Business Bureau ratings program, the AAPL ensures that we stand front and center, treating our clients with dignity and respect. Our dedication to sharing our experience and operating with both integrity and complete transparency fits well into the new association that stands for just that.
The AAPL will play a vital role in ensuring our successes in 2010. Look for more information on the AAPL on their website in the near future: www.aaplonline.org
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One of the questions that we’re asked on a consistent basis is: “How do you decide who gets to invest in new MMG Capital opportunities?”
The timing couldn’t be better to address that question in conjunction with the announcement of the MMG Capital Priority Investor List. We’ve come to realize that many investors, whether they’re ready to pursue Trust Deed Investing or not, want to catch a glimpse of what current MMG Investors have the opportunity to be involved in. The MMG Capital Priority Investor List was established to give everyone the chance to do just that.
The answer to the question is: Current investors that are participating in MMG Secured Loans are given the first opportunity to look at new transactions. After that, investors who have expressed interest in participating in future MMG Capital Secured Loans by completing an Investor Profile Form are given the next opportunity.
If you don’t fit into either of the above categories, your next step is to get on the Priority Investor List. If you’re receiving this email as an MMG Investor Newsletter Subscriber then there’s nothing more to do. You’ll continue to receive information about new MMG happenings and receive updates about new investing opportunities at the same time. Should you decide to make MMG Secured Investments a part of your portfolio, you’ll want to be sure to complete an Investor Profile Form – it’s available in our Investor Kit and doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete.
MMG Capital In the News
Over the past several years, MMG Capital and its partners have begun to gain notoriety around the private lending industry for some innovative practices and for their extensive expertise. Chris Gleason, the firms Managing Director, is going to be featured as an author for a second time in The Scotsman Guide, a leading mortgage industry publication. The firm will also be featured in Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine in the upcoming months. The editorial will highlight MMG Capital’s expertise in Trust Deed Investing.
New Investment Available
The Big Apple is starting to produce very attractive opportunities for Trust Deed Investors. Click below to download the investment summary for the new East Hamptons Investment Program.
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The Lake George Loan is primed and ready to close. Space is still available for qualified investors to participate in this very well-secured loan..jpg)
It's inevitable in the private lending industry - some deals just take longer to put together than others. Such has been the case with the Wurlitzer Estate Loan.
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In case you missed it, there's a brand new opportunity on the board for investors that want to add very conservative trust deed investments to their portfolio. The Lincoln Park Loan, which is a $675,000 1st mortgage on a brand new luxury townhome in one of the wealthiest areas of Chicago, is now available to MMG Capital Investors.
MMG Capital recently announced that it's very close to launching a new branch of business that will focus exclusively on acquiring real estate tax liens. Many investors have heard of tax lien investing before - it's a common concept that gets thrown around in real estate investing circles. However, the particulars of tax lien investing are rarely discussed.
Another new opportunity is available for MMG Capital Investors. Similar to other loans that have been availailable in the past, the Wurlitzer Estate Trust Deed Invesment is a well-secured, low risk loan being made to high net worth borrowers for the purchase of a lurxury estate home. In this case, the property being purchased is of historical significance (google "wurlitzer")
We've long held the belief that what's currently happening in our economy isn't just another market cycle. Rather, it's a drastic economic shift that is going to leave lasting effects on the way that we're going to have to think and act as individual investors. "Buy, hold and pray" has now proven to be an unreliable strategy for growing wealth over the long-term, and a much larger number of experts, pundits and credible individuals are now starting to sing the same tune. Alternative investments like Trust Deed Investments or Tax Liens may not be considered to be 'alternatives' at some point in the future. Instead, these types of investments that offer safety, security and consistent returns may become a mainstay of wealthy investors' portfolios and a relied upon source for wealth preservation and creation. As our marketplace continues to fundamentally erode the possibilities for average investors to have blind success are going to diminish, and unfortunately that means that not giving a care to your investments and leaving to your stock broker may no longer be an option sooner than we think.
As more and more banks are unwilling to lend, the demand for private loans is steadily increasing. The result is a bevy of new opportunities for well-positioned investors with capital to invest in well-secured Trust Deeds. At least two new loans have been made available to MMG Investors recently. Both loans were closed and funded on July 1st but are still available for investor participation..png)
A study was released recently by the Spectrem Group that detailed why millionaire investors are bound to switch financial advisors. The study was called 'The Millionaire Investor 2010' and covered investors with a net worth between $1 million and $5 million. Some of the results of the study were a little surprising, but not shocking. Among the main reasons why these millionaire investors decided to switch financial advisors was because their phone calls were not returned in a timely manner. 73% of respondents listed this as their top reason for switching..jpg)
Despite all of the financial turmoil in the world, there are still loans to be made and there are still
were made, etc. The reason for wanting to know this type of information is simple, of course: investors want to know, based on recent history, how a company and its investments are likely to perform in the future. When it comes to investing in Secured Loans, these types of questions tend to come more from investors that are used to evaluating companies that operate mortgage pools or originate smaller loans in mass, and the reason is simple: these types of companies "Invest to Average Out." In other words, they rely on a certain quantity of positive performance to outweigh the statistically unavoidable presence of bad performance. To give an example, say a mortgage pool consisting of 100 loans has a 33% loss rate, the investment manager has to make sure that the other 67% of performing loans can make up for the losses and still provide a return.
It's well-known in the mortgage industry, and in the real estate industry in general, that the fall and winter months typically mean a slower marketplace and, as a result, fewer transactions. However, in 2010 there has been a steady stream of activity well into the 4th quarter of the year. Will it continue through the end of December? Only time will tell, but we'll be happy either way...
MMG Capital was recently featured in Real Estate Wealth, a new publication designed to fit the needs of wealthy, accredited investors looking to grow and maintain their wealth. Managing Director Chris Gleason sat down with the editors of Realty 411 to discuss the company's lending philosophy, as well as the company's investment strategy and why it's been so successful over the past several years.
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to do. You’ll continue to receive information about new MMG happenings and receive updates about new investing opportunities at the same time. Should you decide to make MMG Secured Investments a part of your portfolio, you’ll want to be sure to complete an Investor Profile Form – it’s available in our Investor Kit and doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete.
