Slingshot Investments

09/02/2026

What gets a construction loan approved? Five pillars — and your credit score isn't the headline. 🏗️

Swipe through: land & entitlements, the budget test, completed value, the builder file, the exit — plus the four deal-killers that stall term sheets in underwriting (all fixable before you submit).

Full breakdown with the complete document checklist → https://slingshotinvestments.com/how-private-money-lenders-underwrite-construction-loans/

Slingshot Investments | Private Money Lending | (619) 446-6930
CA DRE #02002790

08/15/2026

https://slingshotinvestments.com/private-lending-market-update-q2-2026/

By Andrew J. Liersch III — Founder & CIO, Slingshot Investments. 10+ years in private lending, $500M+ funded. Former Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking, Bear Stearns, and Deloitte Consulting. Halfway through 2026, the private lending market update is unambiguous: money is getting cheaper, volume...

08/07/2026

Building from the ground up? Here's how the financing actually works. 🏗️

A ground-up construction loan isn't one lump sum — it's three pieces:

1. A land advance at closing
2. A construction holdback released in draws as work completes
3. An interest reserve that makes the payments during the build

Our new article walks through two San Diego examples with full numbers — a Del Cerro SFR spec build and an 8-unit Bankers Hill multifamily — plus the five-draw milestone schedule and why draw speed matters more than rate.

Read it on the blog → https://slingshotinvestments.com/how-do-ground-up-construction-loans-work/

Slingshot Investments | Private Money Lending | CA DRE #02002790

08/07/2026

07/20/2026

Waiting for private money to get cheaper before your next project? The wait may be over. Bridge loan rates fell to a 12-month low of 10.07% in June 2026 — and San Diego borrowers are averaging just 9.67%, below the national average and cheaper than Los Angeles. On a $750K flip held 9 months, that's about $4,600 back in your pocket. We broke down all the data on the blog 👇

National bridge loan rates fell to 10.07% in June 2026 — a 12-month low — while San Diego averaged just 9.67%. Here's what fix-and-flip and construction borrowers should know about hard money pricing right now.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Slingshot Investments!

Today we celebrate independence, opportunity, and the freedom to build something of your own. That entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of every project we help fund — from fix-and-flips to ground-up builds right here in San Diego and beyond.

Wishing you and your family a safe, sunny holiday filled with good food, great company, and a few fireworks. 🎆

— Andrew J. Liersch III & the Slingshot team

06/25/2026

🔑 DONE DEAL 🔑
📍 Bankers Hill, San Diego, CA
💰 $2,075,000 · Bridge Loan (Covered Land)

Fast, reliable private capital for your next flip or build. Got a deal? We fund deals others can't — clean and on time.

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06/19/2026

Did you know that the median home size in the United States peaked around 2015 and has been gradually decreasing since? Despite higher prices, many buyers are now opting for smaller, more efficient homes in walkable neighborhoods. This shift reflects changing priorities in the housing market, focusing on sustainability and lifestyle over sheer square footage. What does your ideal home look like?

06/19/2026

NO RATIO DSCR (Rental Loan) for landlords and investors! If market
rents do not equal payments - which happens often in California - call us! No personal income, no tax returns. No income threshold.