CrowdTrustDeed operates an online marketplace that facilitates investments in trust deeds, which are a form of private money lending secured by real estate. The company connects borrowers who need short-term financing with accredited investors seeking high-yield investment opportunities. CrowdTrustDeed's platform streamlines the process of purchasing fractional or whole trust deeds, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios and earn monthly interest payments.
The company's core offering revolves around facilitating trust deed investments, which involve lending money to real estate investors or property owners in exchange for a promissory note and a deed of trust on the underlying property. These loans typically have higher interest rates compared to traditional mortgages, ranging from 10% to 12% on average. CrowdTrustDeed's business model involves partnering with experienced loan originators who adhere to stringent underwriting guidelines and standardized processes.
Once a loan is originated and closed, CrowdTrustDeed lists it on its online platform, where accredited investors can review the details, including the loan application, appraisal, and title report. Investors can then choose to invest in whole or fractional portions of the trust deed. The loans are serviced by a third-party company, FCI Lender Services, which handles borrower interactions and payment collections. Investors receive their monthly interest payments through direct ACH deposits.
As of June 2012, CrowdTrustDeed's parent company, Mortgage Vintage, Inc., had originated over 590 private money loans totaling more than USD 150 million in original balances, with a servicing portfolio exceeding USD 51 million and generating over USD 4.5 million in annual interest payments for investors.
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