
18 July 2020 | By Eddie Luhrassebi
Lending and California’s Usury Laws
Are you considering a hard money loan in California? If so, it’s essential to understand the implications of California’s usury laws. Usury laws regulate the maximum amount of interest that can be charged on loans, protecting borrowers from excessive interest rates. In this article, we will explore the relevance of California usury laws to individuals seeking hard money loans and explain how Evoque Lending can assist you in navigating these complexities. California Usury Laws: A Layer of Complexity California usury laws introduce an additional layer...Read More

3 February 2020 | By Eddie Luhrassebi
Setting the Standard
A Brief Overview of the CFP Board’s New Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct Effective October 1, 2019, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Board’s new Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”) was issued. The Code and Standards sets forth the ethical standards for CFP professionals, and replaces CFP Board’s current Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct, Financial Planning Practice Standards and Terminology. The enforcement date for the new Code and Standards is June 30, 2020. The new Code and Standards includes a range of important changes,...Read More

8 February 2019 | By Eddie Luhrassebi
Cannabis Lending: Marijuana Loans for the Hard Money Broker
Do you remember when your parents said your love of marijuana would get you a first-class ticket on the road to nowhere? It turns out they were wrong. These days, that skunky pot odor translates into the sweet smell of success thanks to the booming cannabis industry. You just need to get a marijuana loan to open a business, then you can start raking in the profits. Considering that marijuana is a $2.75 billion industry in California, those profits can be huge. There is one problem though, and it could cause your entire plan to go up in smoke. You don’t have the...Read More

29 July 2018 | By Eddie Luhrassebi
Investing… As Old As Money Itself
US investors have many options today when they are deciding where to put their money. If you turn on the television you’ll see advertisements for all kinds of online brokerage services, banks and even companies that sell gold and silver. And because of all the advertising, people are somewhat familiar with those investments. But fewer people are familiar with trust deed investing, although it’s a form of investing that is probably as old as money itself. Simply put, trust deed investing is investing in loans that are secured by real estate. At Evoque Lending, we...Read More

17 July 2018 | By Eddie Luhrassebi
Putting The Home Loan Pieces Together
There aren’t too many endeavors in life where totally opposite strategies can be equally as sound. But consider these two approaches to real estate investing: – You can buy your home, live in it for decades, raise your family, and end up with a piece of real estate that has greatly appreciated in value over the years. And during those years when its value is increasing, you’re busy enjoying your life. When the time is right, if you want, you can cash in on that value. – In the second approach, you purchase a property that needs a little work. You...Recent News
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