Taking out a loan for a real estate investment may seem tougher than ever—especially for those new to the game. In the wake of three bank failures, rising interest rates, and a contraction of credit among lenders, clearly there are additional challenges in today’s market. In early 2023, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, followed closely by the falling out of Signature Bank and then First Republic Bank, as reported in the Financial Times. In May, the Federal Reserve announced increased rates from 5% to 5.25% in an effort to tame inflation and spur job growth.

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