INVESTOR FAQs
What is the loan amount from investors?
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The Hope Now program utilizes a loan of $36,000 with a 12.5% interest rate paid $810/month for 60 months (5 years)
How is the loan secured?
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The loan is in first lien position secured by the real estate property.
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Should a problem with payments arise and the loan becomes in default, the investor then retains the property.
The program for homeowners is $3500 down and $975/month. What happens if the homeowner does not pay?
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Hope Now continues to pay the $810/month to the investor and will pursue collection and eventual eviction activities. Once these activities are complete, a new homeowner will be placed at the property. At no time will any payments be missed.
How do investors receive the $810/monthly payments?
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Payments are set up based on the choice of the investor. Zelle and Venmo are commonly used.
Who pays the insurance and property taxes?
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Hope Now pays all taxes and insurance, making sure that they are always current.
What happens if the house sells before the 60 months are up?
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The interest is paid for the full 60 months regardless if the house is sold prior to the 60 months.
Do you have references for Hope Now and/or Cindy Kayser?
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YES! References pare provided from both our past investors, personal references, and educational references.
How many investors are utilized per home?
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One investor per home to keep the program as streamlined as possible.
Can investors invest in more than 1 home?
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YES! At any given time, we have over 30 single moms waiting to become homeowners. We also have a full-time realtor who has houses ready for Hope Now to purchase.
​What is the investment process?
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Call (808) 258-5031 to set up a Zoom meeting
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Zoom meeting or phone call
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Investor performs due diligence
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JV Agreement signed by both LLCs
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Proof of funds given to Hope Now
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Hope Now identifies new property and performs due diligence
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Property goes under contract
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Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is wired to Title Company
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Upon receiving a clean title and performing a final walk-through of the property, final loan amount is wired to the Title Company to be utilized at Closing.
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Property closes with Investor named as First Lien holder
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Property is insured for more than investor's $36,000 (generally $50,000)
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Payment arrangements are made at the choice of the investor