What is Cross Collateralization?
Cross collateralization is the act of using multiple assets to secure one loan.

Who Qualifies for Cross Collateralization Deals?
Investment property owners with high equity in an investment property or own a piece of investment real estate free and clear (no debt).

Why Do Real Estate Investors Use Cross Collateral?
Cross-collateralization loans allow real estate investors to utilize equity in their real estate investment properties without having to refinance their long-term debt or take out long-term debt altogether.

How Do Real Estate Investors Use Cross Collateral?
Cross collateral is most commonly used in lieu of a down payment to give real estate investors 100% financing on new acquisitions (fix-and-flips or buy-and-holds). 

Does my property need to be owned free and clear to be used as cross collateral?
No! If you have high equity in your existing real estate property and there is a low balance first mortgage, you can use equity in that property as a form of down payment for a hard money loan. This allows you to significantly reduce your down payment or obtain 100% financin
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