Redwood Investment Company makes a private money bridge loan to Jesus for a renovation project in Nikiski, AK, on a house that costs $400,000. The loan to value (LTV) on the loan is 65%. This means that Jesus will bring 35% of the sales price to closing and the principle will be $260,000 on the loan. The terms of the loan dictate a 12% note for 12 months. They also require a 2 point origination fee, that will also be paid when the property closes.
In addition to paying the $5,200 origination fee, Jesus will also have to fund $140,000 of the purchase with his own funds, or 35% of the sales price. Once the loan is closed and Jesus takes on the project, he will begin making monthly payments of $2,600 to the lender ($260,000 principle x 12% / 12 months). Jesus's plan is to complete the house by the end of the 12 months and sell it for $540,000. If he succeeds he will earn a profit of $103,600 ($540,000 price - $260,000 principle - $140,000 down payment - $5,200 origination fee - $31,200 in total interest.