Tagged: real estate

June 30, 2016 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

    Patch of Land is one of the best known real estate crowdfunding platforms in the sector.  Launched soon after the signing of the JOBS Act of 2012, Patch has leveraged Title II, or accredited crowdfunding, to provide unique access to real estate investments… Read More

June 29, 2016 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Despite the recent news that the UK has voted to depart from the European Union (EU), the National House Price Index announced the house prices have raised up by 0.2% this month, with an annual house growth now standing at 5.1% (average price £204,968). LendInvest’s co-founder… Read More

June 28, 2016 @ 2:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, RealtyShares unveiled interesting data on crowdfunding projects that originate from the state of Florida. The website reports that it has leveraged its network of 20,000 investors to help fund more than 200 properties in Florida for $28.1 million. Mark Masterson, director of investments… Read More

June 27, 2016 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Research consultancy Forrester is making some pretty dire predictions regarding Brexit collateral damage. In a blog post this weekend, Forrester stated; “Digital and customer-facing talent will migrate out of the UK,” and “Product and delivery innovation will slow”. Forrester cautions that a “customer-focused agenda is… Read More

June 24, 2016 @ 8:35 am By JD Alois  |  

As the world continues to wonder what exactly the Brexit means for the UK and global economies, alternative finance leaders are jumping in with their perspective. Property  Partner, a prominent real estate crowdfunding platform, is circulating a note on the decision to depart Europe. Daniel Gandesha,… Read More

June 23, 2016 @ 9:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Caliber Companies, a diversified real estate investment firm, is Testing the Waters (TTW) under Regulation A”.  Caliber has enlisted Merriman Holdings (OTCQB: MERR) as an advisor in anticipation of a $15 million mini-IPO. Jon Merriman, CEO of Merriman Holdings, said that today’s IPO markets are… Read More

June 23, 2016 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform PeerStreet announced on Wednesday that it has reached several major growth milestones. The funding portal shared it has funded more than $75 million, with thousands of investors now active on its site, and returned $25 million to investors with zero losses to… Read More

June 22, 2016 @ 10:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform Fundrise has recently launched multiple “eREITs”, under Regulation A+, to provide broad access to all investors in a diversified portfolio of real estate. In a recent update to registered investors, Fundrise announced the launch of new feature that allows investors to redeem… Read More

June 22, 2016 @ 9:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Assetz Capital has formed a strategic relationship with FundBay, a deal matching platform.  As part of the relationship, Assetz Capital has created some new commercial mortgage products. According to Assetz Capital, the company has been collaborating with the Fundbay team in the development these new loan products for… Read More

June 20, 2016 @ 12:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

  If there is one area of crowdfunding where we consistently hear about unfilled, robust demand, it is Asian money looking to invest in high-quality real estate beyond the borders of their native country. While some real estate markets may be getting a bit hot,… Read More

June 19, 2016 @ 6:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise filed three more 1-A’s with the SEC indicating its intent to expand its service of providing access to real estate investment to a wider audience under Reg A+.  Currently Fundrise is offering two different “eREITs” to investors. The first, the Income eREIT, focusses on… Read More

June 17, 2016 @ 8:21 am By JD Alois  |  

LendInvest, the leading online lender of commercial mortgages in the UK, has appointed Stephen Wilcke as a Senior Advisor.  Wilcke is the former Executive Chairman of OneSavings Bank – a FTSE 250 specialty lender.  According to LendInvest, Wilcke led OneSavings Bank on an extensive turnaround,… Read More

June 16, 2016 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform PeerStreet has updated its platform to “further improve the investing experience.” The feature enhancements include updates to the automated investing tool, instant account funding abilities, a new notification center, payment schedule and a streamlined investing program.  PeerStreet stated the improvements were… Read More

June 16, 2016 @ 9:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chicago-based real estate crowdfunding American Homeowner Preservation (“AHP”) announced earlier this week the launch of its very own self-running Regulation A+ campaign. The funding portal, which was founded by Jorge Newbery in 2008, revealed that it has been working hard to get the offer qualified… Read More

June 12, 2016 @ 1:36 pm By Eve Picker  |  

Title III of the JOBS Act, aka “Regulation Crowdfunding,” is now here. Enacted on May 16th, the rules make equity crowdfunding a reality for both accredited and non-accredited investors looking to invest in small businesses and buildings. Yet before the rules have even had a… Read More

June 11, 2016 @ 9:14 am By Bret Conkin  |  

Innovative approach recognized with award from Citi and Village Capital Yemani Mason identified an accessibility problem related to real estate.  Real estate investing to build wealth has not been accessible to many Americans.  They lack the networks and required capital to participate.  So he launched… Read More

June 10, 2016 @ 8:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Short term property lender LendInvest, has launched a new website designed to appeal to mortgage intermediaries. LendInvest states that further online tools will be added to the intermediary site in the coming months.  For now the Intermediaries site provides detailed information on loans as well… Read More

June 8, 2016 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform Patch of Land has added institutional investors to its marketplace. According to information provided by the company, Prime Meridian Capital Management and AlphaFlow have committed to investing in the offers on an ongoing basis.  The agreement should help shore up any… Read More

June 3, 2016 @ 1:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ShareProperty, a new crowdfunding platform that’s dedicated to UK’s real estate, recently debuted its Seedrs initiative to raise £80,000 as it prepares to expand its website. The new funding portal stated that it is aiming to provide a range of carefully curated investment opportunities. ShareProperty explained with a minimum… Read More

June 2, 2016 @ 4:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Paul Niederer, former CEO of ASSOB, has been appointed CEO of Wealth Migrate’ Australian agency. Wealth Migrate is a global real estate crowdfunding platform. Niederer is a well-known proponent of internet finance having traveled the world on behalf of ASSOB – an early pioneer of… Read More