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Private Lenders' Podcast

Private Lenders' Podcast

By: Hard Money Bankers - Jason Balin and Chris Haddon
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The #1 Podcast On Private Money Lending. Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers deep dive into their experiences with private money lending after lending money on almost 3,000 projects to real estate investors and commercial property ownersHard Money Bankers 2019 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • How We Stay Top of Mind With Real Estate Investors (Our Follow-Up Process)- #326
    Feb 12 2026

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    How We Stay Top of Mind With Real Estate Investors (Our Follow-Up Process)- #326

    In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down the exact follow-up process they use to stay top of mind with real estate investors—sometimes for years before a deal closes.

    They explain why private lending is a long game and how consistent follow-up through email marketing, text messages, calls, and content turns cold leads into funded loans over time. You'll learn how to build and nurture a lender or borrower database, why most deals don't convert immediately, and how staying visible pays off—sometimes even 10 years later.

    The episode also walks through the three core email types they use every month:

    • Content Share emails

    • Deal Spotlights (case studies)

    • Call-to-Action emails that drive applications

    If you're a private lender or hard money lender looking to improve lead nurturing, borrower follow-up, and long-term deal flow, this episode lays out a simple, repeatable system that works.

    ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅

    Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in weekly with episodes related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered.

    ✔️ Tune in now and watch the full video podcast at www.privatelenderspodcast.com

    ✔️If you enjoyed this podcast we would appreciate a positive review... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-lenders-podcast/id1476153070

    ✔️Make sure to check out the #1 Online Community For New and Experienced Private and Hard Money Lenders.. Create your account at www.hardmoneymastermind.com

    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!

    ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/

    ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind

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    19 mins
  • How Private Lenders Can Get A+ Opportunities - #325
    Feb 10 2026

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    How Private Lenders Can Get A+ Opportunities - #325

    In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down how private and hard money lenders can consistently create A+ lending opportunities—even when working with borrowers who don't fit the traditional "A borrower" profile.

    Rather than chasing high-volume institutional borrowers, this conversation focuses on how private lenders can structure safer, more profitable deals by properly underwriting collateral, character, capacity, and credit. Learn how experienced lenders turn so-called "B borrowers" into strong, low-risk opportunities through smart leverage, cash requirements, and deal structuring.

    This episode also dives into why marketing equals portfolio quality, how playing the numbers game leads to better loans, and why private lenders shouldn't try to compete with institutional capital—but instead position themselves as the ideal Plan B lender.

    Topics covered include:

    • What truly defines an A+ lending opportunity

    • A borrowers vs. B borrowers (and why labels can be misleading)

    • Structuring low-LTV deals for maximum downside protection

    • The 4 C's of underwriting: collateral, character, capacity, and credit

    • Why leverage—not borrower quality—is often the biggest risk

    • How marketing drives deal flow and portfolio strength

    • When and why private lenders should pass on deals

    • Real-world examples of turning imperfect borrowers into great loans

    If you're a private lender, hard money lender, or real estate investor looking to deploy capital more safely while improving returns, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

    Please like, subscribe, and share!

    Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in weekly with episodes related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered.

    ✔️ Tune in now and watch the full video podcast at www.privatelenderspodcast.com

    ✔️If you enjoyed this podcast we would appreciate a positive review... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-lenders-podcast/id1476153070

    ✔️Make sure to check out the #1 Online Community For New and Experienced Private and Hard Money Lenders.. Create your account at www.hardmoneymastermind.com

    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!

    ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/

    ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind

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    22 mins
  • This Is How We Enter a New Lending Market (Steps 1 to 4) - #324
    Feb 5 2026

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    This Is How We Enter a New Lending Market (Steps 1 to 4) - #324

    In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down exactly how they enter a new lending market, sharing the first 4 proven steps they've used to successfully expand into new metro areas and add millions in loan volume.

    If you're a private lender or hard money lender thinking about geographic expansion, this episode walks through the marketing, lead flow, and relationship strategies that actually move the needle—before underwriting a single deal.

    🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why lead flow and marketing matter more than anything when entering a new market

    • How to quickly generate deals using your existing database and sphere

    • Smart ways to announce expansion through email, outbound calls, and branding

    • How networking with other private and hard money lenders can create win-win deal flow

    • When and how to use Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and paid lead sources in a new market

    • Long-term SEO and organic search strategies for geographic expansion

    • A creative (and underrated) strategy: launching a local podcast to build authority and relationships

    This episode focuses entirely on business development and marketing strategies for entering new markets. (Underwriting, MLS access, and legal considerations will be covered in a future episode.)

    ✅ Please like, subscribe, and share! ✅

    Are you a new or experienced private lender or hard money lender? Join Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers as they draw from their extensive experience running a successful hard money lending company since 2007. Tune in weekly with episodes related to all aspects of private lending. From discovering lucrative loan opportunities to securing private capital, effectively managing your loan portfolio, handling defaults, and much more, we've got you covered.

    ✔️ Tune in now and watch the full video podcast at www.privatelenderspodcast.com

    ✔️If you enjoyed this podcast we would appreciate a positive review... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-lenders-podcast/id1476153070

    ✔️Make sure to check out the #1 Online Community For New and Experienced Private and Hard Money Lenders.. Create your account at www.hardmoneymastermind.com

    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!

    ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardmoneymastermind/

    ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardmoneymastermind

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    19 mins
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