Groundfloor Lending Blogs

How to Close Your Next Deal with $0 Out-of-Pocket Origination Fees

by Andy Levison, Associate Director of Retail Originations
on June 10, 2026

The Blueprint Eliminate upfront origination costs at closing by financing 100% of your origination fees directly into the monthly loan balance, keeping your day-one capital liquid. Maintain an ...

June 1, 2026 • 3 min read

Luxury, lakeside home in Nashville, TN.

Strategic Considerations for Your RTL to DSCR Transition

By Andy Levison, Associate Director of Retail Originations

April 16, 2026 • 3 min read

Housing community in Texas

Scaling Past Limits and Risk at IMN’s Single Family & BTR Forum

By Kristen Roberson, Business Development Manager

April 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Small apartment buildings.

The Efficiency Play: Consolidating SFR into Multifamily Assets

By Ernie Blockburger, Senior Director of DSCR & Multifamily Lending

April 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Several small apartment buildings.

The Equity Recapture Engine: Strategic Bridge-to-Perm Exits for 5–9 Unit Deals

By Ernie Blockburger, Senior Director of DSCR & Multifamily Lending

April 2, 2026 • 2 min read

Multifamily property

Sizing Up: 5–9 Unit DSCR Loan Program is Now Live

By Ernie Blockburger, Senior Director of DSCR & Multifamily Lending

February 27, 2026 • 3 min read

Easton, CT

Deal Spotlight: How a Vertical Expansion Transformed this Easton, CT Property

By Brett Foraker, Sales Assistant

February 12, 2026 • 2 min read

Maximize Your Build: Enhanced New Construction Terms for 2026

By Jill Ross, Senior Marketing Manager Groundfloor Lending

January 27, 2026 • 2 min read

Scaling Success: How Atlanta’s Ed Jones Scales Flips with Groundfloor

By Jill Ross, Senior Marketing Manager Groundfloor Lending

January 5, 2026 • 4 min read

Building the Vision: How One Builder Turned a Blueprint into a $1.5M Reality

By Brett Foraker, Sales Assistant

December 15, 2025 • 4 min read

Oak Ridge, GA

Deal Spotlight: Turning Potential into Profit with Groundfloor Lending

By Brett Foraker, Sales Assistant

December 9, 2025 • 3 min read

True Deferred Payments Explained: Keep Your Cash Working, Grow Faster

By Jill Ross, Senior Marketing Manager Groundfloor Lending

December 1, 2025 • 3 min read

Atlanta, GA

Deal Spotlight: Powering New Construction in Atlanta, GA

By Jill Ross, Senior Marketing Manager Groundfloor Lending

September 25, 2025 • 5 min read

A line-art illustration of a modern house on the right, balanced against a financial scale on the left. The background is split between a blue financial data theme and an orange architectural theme, representing the strategic balance between favorable rates and a successful construction project.

Best New Construction Loan Rates 2026 & What Really Wins

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

September 24, 2025 • 5 min read

An illustration in orange and blue, depicting real estate investors analyzing a house on a platform with market analytics and financial charts. Hands hold a calculator and measuring tape, symbolizing the precise ARV calculation and market research needed for real estate investment decisions.

How to Calculate ARV in Real Estate

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

September 18, 2025 • 5 min read

A chart, in orange and blue, shows bar data representing various financial metrics and a line graph representing increasing property value. This image visually represents the refinancing process and the financial benefits of converting a fix-and-flip property into a long-term investment.

How to Refinance a Fix and Flip Property After Renovation

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

September 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Rental income concept with figurines, coins, and a “Rent” sign in front of house models, representing how DSCR loans and traditional mortgages evaluate investment property financing.

DSCR Loan vs. Traditional Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

September 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Hands holding up an orange strip with

Top Hard Money Loan Mistakes You Need to Avoid

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

September 9, 2025 • 4 min read

An orange, level, blue gloves, and house blueprints represent a construction loan draw schedule.

Understanding Draw Schedules in New Construction Loans

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

August 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Fix and flip loans for beginners represented by a contractor holding a blue level atop an orange model home.

Fix and Flip Loans for Beginners: Your First Project Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

August 6, 2025 • 4 min read

A calculator, orange hard hat, and house plans represent a bridge loan calculator.

Bridge Loan Calculator: Estimate Your Financing Costs

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

July 30, 2025 • 5 min read

Construction loan calculator setup with floor plan, calculator, and tools used for estimating construction loan amount and project costs

Construction Loan Calculator: Estimate Your Financing Costs

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

July 23, 2025 • 4 min read

DSCR loan calculator next to a real estate contract, keys, and model house

DSCR Loan Calculator: Size Your Rental Property Financing

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

July 16, 2025 • 4 min read

Fix and flip loan calculator setup with a scale model house, calculator, and laptop showing renovation plans on a desk.

Fix and Flip Loan Calculator: Rehab Financing Costs in 2025

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

July 9, 2025 • 5 min read

Framed chalkboard with checklist layout, symbolizing steps in a hard money loan checklist for real estate investors.

Your 2025 Hard Money Loan Checklist

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

July 2, 2025 • 5 min read

Modern short term rental bedroom with orange accent wall and natural light.

Short Term Rental Investment Loans: Fund Your Airbnb

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

June 18, 2025 • 10 min read

Visual representation of real estate investment loans with stacked wooden houses, coins, keys, and game pieces symbolizing financing and property deals.

Real Estate Investment Loans: Your Q3 2025 Funding Playbook

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

June 12, 2025 • 7 min read

How To Flip Houses for Profit

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

June 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Signing hard money loan agreement with lender and cash on desk.

Hard Money Loans Explained: Real Estate Investor Options

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

June 5, 2025 • 7 min read

Bridge Loans Uncovered: Fast-Track Your Real Estate Deals

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

June 3, 2025 • 6 min read

Construction Financing 101 for Real Estate Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 29, 2025 • 4 min read

Simple hard money loan definition on letterboard with bright blue and orange background.

Hard Money Loan: Simple Definition & Real Estate Use

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 27, 2025 • 6 min read

Illustration of a rising arrow and house symbolizing how to finance a property flip for increased returns.

How to Finance a Property Flip: 7 Steps to Maximize ROI

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 22, 2025 • 4 min read

Conceptual graphic for DSCR loan rates showing a blue umbrella shielding three orange money bags each labeled with a white percentage sign.

DSCR Loan Rates: Insights for Real Estate Investors in 2025

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 20, 2025 • 5 min read

Conceptual diagram showing multiple home renovation loan options branching from a central decision point.

Home Renovation Loan Options for Real Estate Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 15, 2025 • 6 min read

Finding the Right Construction Lenders

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 13, 2025 • 6 min read

Fix and Flip Financing Trends for 2025

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 8, 2025 • 7 min read

Rental property loan rates illustrated by a model home inside a box labeled 'Landlord.'

Rental Property Loan Rates for Investors in 2025

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 6, 2025 • 5 min read

Loan-to-cost meaning represented by a scale weighing coins and a house.

Loan-to-Cost Meaning: Essentials for Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

May 1, 2025 • 3 min read

Gap financing concept illustrated with cash hidden behind cracked bricks, symbolizing funding shortfalls in real estate projects.

Gap Financing for Real Estate: Short-Term Loan Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Illustration of a furnished house placed inside an open suitcase, symbolizing mid-term rentals and temporary housing solutions.

Mid-Term Rentals: A High-ROI Strategy for Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 24, 2025 • 5 min read

Private money lenders shaking hands in front of a model home.

Private Money Lenders: Flexible Financing for Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 22, 2025 • 4 min read

A rehab loan is represented by a before-and-after picture of a house.

What Is a Rehab Loan? The Hard Money Investor's Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Return on rental properties illustrated by coins on steps made from blocks.

Maximizing Return on Rental Properties

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 15, 2025 • 4 min read

Bridge lending solution represented by a model house and a calculator.

Bridge Lending Solutions for Real Estate Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 10, 2025 • 5 min read

A man in a suit holding a model home is learning how to become a real estate investor.

How to Become a Real Estate Investor

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 8, 2025 • 5 min read

DSCR loan pros and cons are represented by two magnifying glasses, one with an

DSCR Loan Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 3, 2025 • 6 min read

A construction loan is represented by a model home and money bag labeled

How Do Construction Loans Work?

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

April 1, 2025 • 4 min read

A hard money bridge loan represented by a business person walking across a bridge.

The Ins and Outs of Hard Money Bridge Loans

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 27, 2025 • 5 min read

DSCR loan requirements represented by a checklist.

DSCR Loan Requirements: 10 Factors to Consider

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 25, 2025 • 5 min read

A low-down-payment construction loan represented by a scale balancing a model house and coins.

Low-Down-Payment Construction Loans: What You Should Know

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 18, 2025 • 6 min read

After repair value (ARV) represented by a model home and repair tools.

After Repair Value (ARV) in 2025: Why It Matters

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Bridge loan rates represented by a wooden bridge leading to a house.

Best Bridge Loan Rates: 7 Steps to Finding the Right Deal

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 12, 2025 • 5 min read

A new home construction loan represented by an unfinished model house surrounded by wooden sticks.

Top 10 Challenges When Securing New Home Construction Loans

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 11, 2025 • 4 min read

efore-and-after view of a home renovation, illustrating property upgrades often funded by fix and flip loans.

Fix and Flip Loans: A 2025 Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 6, 2025 • 5 min read

A DSCR loan represented by an umbrella protecting a piggy bank from the rain.

DSCR Loans Explained: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 5, 2025 • 6 min read

Miniature house beside wooden blocks spelling 'loan,' representing private money loans for real estate investors.

Private Money Loans: A 2025 Guide

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 4, 2025 • 5 min read

Architectural plans and drafting tools on a wooden table, symbolizing capital improvement planning and real estate upgrades

Capital Improvement: Your 10-Step Guide to Success

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 2, 2025 • 6 min read

Stacks of coins and percentage symbols representing financial metrics used in cap rate calculation for real estate investments.

Demystifying the Cap Rate Calculation

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

March 1, 2025 • 6 min read

Private Money Lending: How It Works for Real Estate Investors

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending

February 28, 2025 • 5 min read

Professional holding a model house over loan documents, representing hard money loan lenders in real estate investing.

Find the Best Hard Money Loan Lenders: 7 Steps

By Cory Piette, Marketing Director at Groundfloor Lending