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Established in 2010, Asset Based Lending, LLC is a Hard Money Lender providing fast bridge financing to real estate investors for the purchase, renovation, or new construction of single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use properties. Our goal is to help small business owners, real estate investors, and commercial contractors quickly and efficiently finance their business activities.
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2d ago
TX New Construction Featured Deal in Northeast Houston, Texas
Seth Blumenthal, one of Asset Based Lending’s leading loan officers, recently closed a ground up new construction loan for a 4-unit townhome development in Northeast Houston, Texas.
This deal was brought to ABL by a real estate investment broker looking to finance a client with fast capital for a new construction project, and Seth was ready to help.
The borrower purchased a parcel of land in 2022 for $110,000 and contacted ABL to refinance and obtain a loan for the construction of four townhomes.
To accomplish this project ABL offe ..read more
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2w ago
Stabilized Bridge Loan Featured Deal in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Torin Francis, one of Asset Based Lending’s leading loan officers, recently closed a stabilized bridge loan in New Bedford, Massachusetts with a new borrower.
This acquisition of a 5-unit property, marks a significant milestone for the investor who has added four properties to his portfolio within the last 48 months.
Previously, the investor was working with a broker who was limited to working with lenders that can only finance 1-4 units.
Since they needed financing on a larger property, the investor found another broker and e ..read more
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1M ago
New Construction Featured Deal in Franklin Lakes, New Jerset
Kevin Mohollen, one of Asset Based Lending’s Loan Officers for New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, recently funded a land purchase and single-family new construction deal in Franklin Lakes New Jersey. Kevin’s client on this project is one of ABL’s stellar repeat borrowers who has closed 5 new construction projects as well as more than 5 fix and flips with ABL in the last three years.
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For this project, this borrower contacted ABL to purchase a parcel of land on which they will constru ..read more
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1M ago
Top 6 Kitchen Design Trends
The kitchen is many people’s favorite room in the house- it’s where you host guests, bond with family and friends, and of course it’s where you can find your favorite snacks. It’s no wonder that kitchens have a major impact on a home’s overall value!
Statista reported in 2022 that 45% of people who wanted to remodel their kitchen have been waiting for awhile but didn’t have the means to, and 28% wanted to personalize a recently purchased home.
As a real estate investor, understanding and capitalizing on the latest kitchen trends is a strategic necessity that will m ..read more
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1M ago
Flip Volume Down, But Profits Up, Especially in Southern Markets
Since the first quarter of 2022 when the percentage of flipped homes sold peaked at 9.9%, the flipping market experienced a slowdown. Flipping rates dropped down to 8% in the second quarter of 2023, lower than they have dropped in the last three years.
Though the historical patterns of flip rates were considerably below Q2 2023 numbers, the overall trends have demonstrated an upward trajectory and took a large jump at the start of the pandemic.
However, the pandemic years proved challenging for fix and flip investors as rising c ..read more
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1M ago
Top 6 Bathroom Design Trends of 2024
Bathrooms are one of the rooms that receives the most attention from homeowners, fix and flippers, and new construction investors. Even when an investor or homeowner is looking to “spruce up” the place, the bathroom is always part of the plans.
This is partly due to design trends that move swiftly in and out of fashion. Nobody wants to feel like they are stepping back in time in their bathroom (we’re looking at you, retro pink tiles). And for end buyers, an outdated bathroom is often a deal breaker.
Luckily for us, The National Kitchen + Bath Association t ..read more
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1M ago
Newly Built Homes Are Playing a Big Role in The Housing Market
In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable decline in mortgage rates. However, the housing sector faced a setback with a peak near 8% last month, negatively affecting new home sales, according to the latest findings from the Commerce Department.
The stats reveal a 5.6% drop in sales of new single-family homes in October, surpassing initial expectations. Nevertheless, there is a silver lining, as these sales still show an impressive increase of nearly 18% compared to the previous year.
Interestingly, newly constructed homes are p ..read more
Asset Based Lending Blog
2M ago
New Construction Featured Deal in Nashville, Tennessee
Greg Dietz, Asset Based Lending’s Vice President of Lending in Tennessee, recently closed a cash out and new construction loan in Nashville Tennessee. Greg worked with a new borrower and experienced real estate investor to fund a single-family ground-up project located on the rear of a subdivided property. This borrower already completed a new unit on the front of the property, which was funded by another lender.
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Prior to this borrower starting their single-family new constru ..read more
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4M ago
New Construction Featured Deal in Snellville, Georgia
Sam Oster, Asset Based Lending’s Assistant Vice President of Lending specializing in the Southeast, recently closed a cash out and new construction loan in Snellville Georgia. For this deal Sam is working with experienced real estate developers to fund a new construction project in Snellville, developing a community of single-family homes. These borrowers are utilizing a blanket loan to complete ground-up construction on 5 homes at once, but their goal is to complete a total of 18 single-family homes in this area over time.
Sam beg ..read more
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4M ago
USA Real Estate Value Reaching New Highs
The American housing market is experiencing a historic resurgence, breaking records, and surpassing expectations.
Whether you’re a real estate agent, investor, or simply interested in the market, staying up to date with real estate developments is crucial for making informed decisions.
With a total value of $52 trillion, residential real estate in the United States has climbed 49% higher than pre-pandemic levels. In this blog, we’ll explore the factors contributing to this remarkable growth, the regional dynamics at play, and what it all means for home ..read more