Bonds are often touted as being very low-risk investments. Some would even go so far as to call them risk-free. But is that really the case? All investments come with risks to balance out their rewards, and bonds are no different. Here are a few of the risks you take on when you invest in bonds.

Interest Rate Risks

This is one of the best-known perils of bonds. The relationship between bonds and the interest rates in the market are complicated, but basically, supply and demand are at play in influencing the interest rate on the bond.

A bond you invest in might decline in value if interest rates rise. Yikes!

Inflation Risks

A bond is worth a fixed amount of money. If you invest 10,000 dollars in a bond, when it’s paid back to you, you’ll get 10,000 dollars.

Seems straightforward and risk-free, right? Nope!

You must remember that inflation is a factor in every economy. 10,000 one year is unlikely to have the same purchasing power five years from the date the bond is issued. In that way, there’s a good chance your bond is going to decline in total value, and that means money out of your pocket.

Default Risk

If you invest in bonds for a corporation, and that company goes under? Who knows what you’ll be getting back.

If the bank repossesses the assets of the company you’ve given your money to, well, that’s simply not your money anymore. It’s gone.

Takeaways?

Bonds aren’t the riskiest investment, sure, but they do come with their own set of risks. And that low-risk deal that you think you’re getting also tends to come with low value and minimal rewards. 

Bonds aren’t a terrible investment, but they’re not necessarily the best ones.

Real estate, on the other hand, is a great investment choice for anyone who wants to see their wealth grow surely and steadily. No matter what happens, if you invest in real estate, you can rest easy knowing that there’s a solid piece of land behind your money. 

ABOUT July Ono.

JulyOno.com is a real estate investment company. We have been actively involved in the Lower Mainland area real estate investing for a number of years.  Our mission is to provide local housing and commercial workspace to quality tenants while at the same time providing an above average return on investment (R.O.I.) for our investor partners and for ourselves. It is truly a win-win-win way of investing!

July offers her investor partners hands-free investment opportunities. If you are interested to learn how to earn an above-average return on your investment, backed by a solid asset, and without the hassle of being a landlord, please contact July Ono.

For more information about July and her investment program, please call (604) 830-2438 and email her at july@julyono.com or visit https://julyono.com/

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ABOUT July Ono.

JulyOno.com is a real estate investment company. We have been actively involved in the Lower Mainland area real estate investing for a number of years.  Our mission is to provide local housing and commercial workspace to quality tenants while at the same time providing an above average return on investment (R.O.I.) for our investor partners and for ourselves. It is truly a win-win-win way of investing!

July offers her investor partners hands-free investment opportunities. If you are interested to learn how to earn an above-average return on your investment, backed by a solid asset, and without the hassle of being a landlord, please contact July Ono.

For more information about July and her investment program, please call (604) 830-2438 and email her at july@julyono.com or visit https://julyono.com/

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Private capital lending is an alternative strategy for real estate investors to enter the property market, but what is private capital, who can use it, and what can they use it for?

PRIVATE CAPITAL DEFINITION

Private capital is an umbrella term for investment loans typically unavailable through public markets such as banks.

Private capital is accessed mainly by people with a high net worth who will use the funds for various investment scenarios, including real estate, private equity, and debt markets.

Institutional investors also frequently use private capital to make investments for others, such as insurance and pension funds.

HOW DO YOU ACCESS PRIVATE CAPITAL?

Access to private equity is different from traditional channels like a bank loan. Private capital reduces the risk to the lender by securing the loan against an existing asset owned by the investor. Collateral can be a house, infrastructure, or a block of apartments. Lenders are concerned with the ability of an investment to create a return that will benefit them and the lender.

Because an asset provides the collateral, the lender will usually have the option to take control of it should the borrower default on the loan. For example, if an investor purchases an investment home, the lender will be able to sell the property to recoup their funds if the investor fails to meet their obligations.

Terms for private capital are more flexible than most publicly available loans, as both lenders and borrowers can add terms and conditions that are unique to their circumstances. Flexible options include the duration of the loan, fees, and payment schedules, to name just a few.

PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVANTAGES 

Private capital lenders are a lot more flexible in their terms and conditions because they work at a more personal level than the average bank or financial institution. Loans can be specifically tailored to an investor’s unique requirements. Also, a private capital lender will arrive at a decision much faster than a bank, which can be crucial for time-sensitive deals.

For example, an investor interested in a property that is a fixer-upper may only be able to secure a loan from the bank equal to the current value of the property. However, a private capital lender will consider lending funds on top to cover the renovation because they also have an interest in the property’s income potential.

Another advantage of private capital is that much of the red tape is removed during the approval process. Lenders know that an asset backs their funds, so they are not prone to the many regulations and restrictions that can slow a bank’s approval processes to a frustrating crawl.

PRIVATE CAPITAL DISADVANTAGES 

Private capital lenders are more expensive than the traditional method for securing loans. The reason for this is because private lenders are willing to take on more risk than institutional lenders. More risk equates to higher fees.

Otherwise, if the loan isn’t risky, banks would gladly approve the loan. In the event of a worst case scenario – default – banks do not want to deal with the foreclosure and repossession process. This is where private lenders have the flexibility and resourcefulness to step in where banks fear to tread.

ABOUT July Ono.

JulyOno.com is a real estate investment company. We have been actively involved in the Lower Mainland area real estate investing for a number of years.  Our mission is to provide local housing and commercial workspace to quality tenants while at the same time providing an above average return on investment (R.O.I.) for our investor partners and for ourselves. It is truly a win-win-win way of investing!

July offers her investor partners hands-free investment opportunities. If you are interested to learn how to earn an above-average return on your investment, backed by a solid asset, and without the hassle of being a landlord, please contact July Ono.

For more information about July and her investment program, please call (604) 830-2438 and email her at july@julyono.com or visit https://julyono.com/

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