Guide to Private Lenders and How They Work
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What Is a Private Lender?
Private Lending Company
Financial technology or fintech groups Private equity firms Venture capital firms Hedge fund managers Business development companies Investment managers
Individual Private Lender
Venture capitalist Private equity investor Angel investor Peer-to-peer lender Personal investor Retail investor
How Do Private Lenders Operate?
What Sorts of Loans Are Offered by Private Lenders?
Mortgage
Property Refinancing
Personal Loans
Business Loans
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Individual Money Lenders vs Companies
What Are Private Lending Circles?
Primary Circle
Secondary Circle
Third Party Circle
Are Private Lenders Legal?
Tips on Finding Private Lenders
Private Lenders vs Conventional Lenders
How to Get a Loan from a Private Lender
Key Factors to Consider When Borrowing from Private Lenders
Private Lenders and Loan Security
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman writes about personal loans, auto loans, student loans, and other personal finance topics for Lantern. He’s the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards and served as a New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists board member. An alumnus of the Philadelphia-based Temple University, Abdur-Rahman is a strong advocate of the First Amendment and freedom of speech.
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