You can invest as a private individual or with corporations, pension plans, 401Ks, retirement funds, IRAs, foundations, endowments, Roth IRAs, Self-Directed IRAs, Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), and SEP accounts.
Crawford Park emails out a list of available opportunities. If you find something interesting, you can email or call for more information on the specific note deal.
Investing Process
Consistent Underwriting and Controlling Risk
Our goal is to bring the highest-quality loans to our investors.
Equity: our loan programs less than 70% Loan to Value
Money Down: All investors and homeowners will have skin in the game via personal funds and equity spread in the transaction, serving as their commitment that the loan payment is a priority
Your name is on the note: Our investors are the only holders.
No Pooling of Funds: Crawford Park does not pool funds. This gives the investor more control of the investment. Occasionally, we will fractionalize larger loans only in shares with qualified investors. Your name is on the and ownership percentage.
What do I get?
In addition to standard closing and investment documents, you will receive several items to secure your trust deed investment. You will receive the following documentation:
Wiring instruction directly to 3rd party escrow
The Original Promissory Note and note endorsement (copies if we service)
A Recorded Deed of Trust and Assignment of Deed of Trust providing you with a secured lien against the property (documents if we service)
A Policy of Title Insurance insuring your investment as a Beneficiary
A Liability Insurance Policy Endorsement insuring the property against specific perils
Fire Insurance Loss Payee
Loan payment will be ACH deposited directly into your bank account.
Why use CPF for your loan servicing
Choosing a loan servicing provider is an important decision. Here are some benefits we provide directly to our investment clients.
Loan Servicing Benefits
FCI Lender Services, Inc. (FCI) handles all funds borrower and lender payments. FCI has the distinction of being a national Servicer that is Fitch rated
Collection of borrower’s monthly payment
ACH deposits
We perform all necessary collection efforts, including late notices
Assistance with early payoffs and other special requests
Dedicate website for simple access to your investment portfolio
We handle all tax-related forms (1098s and 1099s)
