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The world of real estate financing is extensive and vast. Traditional loan options may not always merge well with specific borrowers, particularly those requiring more flexible solutions. Thus, one of the alternatives to conventional lending becomes the portfolio loans, with which a number of benefits will highly enhance options available for the borrower. This blog elaborates on the complications of a portfolio loan , including its structure, advantages, and ideal use cases, in order to elaborate on why this financing option may be the key to unlocking even greater opportunities in the real estate market. What is a Portfolio Loan? A portfolio loan is a loan maintained on the lender's balance sheet, as opposed to traditional loans being sold off into the secondary market. Generally, larger financial institutions sell their loans to government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. However, a portfolio loan is one that the lender holds, at their risk and responsibilit...

There is indeed much to be learned on how to manage risk on your journey to real estate investing success. Due to the nature of inherent flexibility and tailored terms associated with portfolio loans , they are also in a place of great ability to mitigate any number of risks associated with different types of real estate investment. In this blog, we consider how portfolio loans can be used to manage and reduce real estate risk by considering their practical applications and benefits. What is a Portfolio Loan? A portfolio loan is a type of mortgage that remains in the owner's portfolio and is not sold. Rates affect the cost of borrowing, which can raise the month-to-month cost of a loan. Portfolio loans could mitigate interest rate risk by offering flexible terms such as adjustable-rate options or interest-only periods. This could help borrowers to restructure the loan structure according to the market conditions, which would reduce the financial burden during periods of rising inte...