Scarcity of Bank Lending Drives the Private Lending Market

Although the economy has shown some signs of improvement, there continues to be a scarcity of bank lending. Many entrepreneurs and businesses seeking capital are turning to private lenders, who may be able to offer more flexible terms and conditions to qualify for a loan. Investors can use their self-directed IRA accounts to finance private…

Are Notes in Your IRA a Good Idea?

Once people understand that notes and mortgages can be assets in an IRA, they want to know more. The idea that your IRA can be a mini-bank is appealing – not to mention profitable. Each year IRAs continue to invest in more notes and mortgages. There are several factors that have contributed to this phenomenon…